If you're looking for a new creative challenge this autumn, join artist Franca Westaway for this four-week drawing course on Saturdays 27 September, 4 , 18 and 25 October 2025. The sessions will allow you to explore a variety of materials, processes and techniques for observation and drawing.
Session overviews:
- Understand visual elements including line, tone, texture, form and composition; perspective, scale, proportion. Develop an analytical eye and make choices about subject matter and focus of attention.
- Focus on shape and form, perception of spaces and relationships. Using viewfinders and picture planes to explore what is seen. How to get what you see onto your paper - methods, tips and tricks.
- Ways of looking, seeing and drawing. Perceiving relationships - perspective, relationships of viewer/artist and object/subject. Pencil sighting for angles and relational measurements.
- Perception of light and shade. What makes things look three-dimensional. Ways of understanding and exploring tone using varied approaches and materials. Combining all previous perceptive skills.
(Please note this is an overview of the course content and is subject to alteration by the tutor.)
Time
10am-1pm
Location
The Burton at Bideford
Who is this workshop for?
Suitable for all skill levels, including beginners. Age 16+. 12 spaces available.
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How to book
Call the gallery on 01237 471455 or book via Eventbrite using the button above. Please note that bookings via Eventbrite incur a booking fee. If Eventbrite is showing the event as sold out please call the gallery as there may still be spaces.
Concessionary rates
Concessionary rates need to be booked directly through the gallery either in person or by calling 01237 471455.
Cancellations and refunds
Workshops cancelled with under 48 hours’ notice are non-refundable. An Eventbrite admin fee will be automatically deducted for workshops cancelled with more than 48 hours’ notice.
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Car parking
This workshop takes place at The Burton at Bideford. We are situated on the edge of Victoria Park in Bideford, next to a Torridge District Council-owned car park where charges apply. For more details on parking in Bideford, visit the Torridge District Council website.
