Join artists Andi Walker and Tessa Houghton for a dynamic, full-day experimental workshop exploring the infinite possibilities of drawing.

Working together throughout the day, Andi and Tessa will guide you through a series of playful, intuitive and skill-building exercises that fuse experimental and traditional approaches to drawing. We'll explore how and why we draw, using a range of materials, senses, and techniques to develop a visually rich and personal style of mark-making.

Throughout the day, we’ll explore both still life and life drawing through a series of playful, multisensory exercises designed to challenge how we see, feel, and respond to the subject. Working both individually and collaboratively, we’ll experiment with intuitive mark-making and sensory prompts while also developing our observational skills. A life model will be present for part of the session, offering a chance to expand our visual language and build expressive, layered drawings.

This workshop is designed to stretch your creative boundaries and deepen your observational skills—whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your practice.

The session will take place in the beautiful project space at East Street Arts’ Patrick Studios.

All are welcome!

One of the drawing exercises involves food! Please let us know if you have any dietry requirements or food allergies.

Materials:

All materials for the session will be provided but please feel free to bring any favourite drawing materials of your own if you wish to use them.

Please bring:

Loose, comfortable clothing
Your own lunch – we’ll eat together as a group.

About the artists:

Andi Walker is a multidisciplinary artist and designer-maker with an extensive background in teaching fashion and design at graduate level across the UK. Their work explores materiality and process.Explore Andi’s work

Tessa Houghton is a professional artist whose work has been exhibited widely in the UK and internationally. She is the founder of Life Drawing in Leeds, and an experienced educator who also provides mentoring and professional development support for early career artists.Explore Tessa’s work

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