A course over 2 twilight sessions: 4&11th February 4.00pm-6.30pm as part of the Big Draw.

Learn to kick start a sketch book habit and build confidence in drawing skills using a wide range of materials.

For Art co-ordinators, teachers and support staff – no art experience needed!

Understanding the pressure on time and resources, we will be running our popular CPD courses as two-part twilight sessions over 2 consecutive Mondays

This course is designed to support implementation of two key aspects of the Art & Design curriculum – the creation of sketch books in which pupils can record, review and revisit ideas and working towards the mastery of art and design techniques with a range of media.

Course tutor

Sarah Lowe trained as a fine artist. She has worked for 8 years as a primary class teacher, then as an Art specialist with responsibility for whole school curriculum planning.

Course outcomes

Participants will learn how to use sketchbooks by exploring pupils’ and artists’ examples and by creating a sketchbook for themselves throughout the day based on an ‘Inspired by nature’ mini project. Participants will trial a number of fun, simple drawing warm-ups that build observational skills and confidence and will learn strategies which can be used with pupils.

Participants will gain experience of a wide range of drawing materials: different grades of pencils, graphite sticks, pen and ink, pastels, charcoal, and chalk.

All materials and tea/coffee included.