4-WEEK ONLINE COURSE
Explore how mindfulness can enrich the process of drawing, as we discover a range of modern and contemporary approached to drawing from nature. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing, or a way to explore it more deeply in the context of this theme.
Dates: 6/3/26 - 27/3/26 Fridays 10-1pm
Through a range of drawing approaches, be inspired by new ways of seeing and experiencing drawing. Discover a range of non-toxic drawing media, and a variety of approaches to drawing from nature inspired by a range of artists drawings. Learn how mindfulness can stimulate creativity, a sense of interconnectedness, and the imagination. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing or ways to explore it more deeply.
What will we cover?
A range of drawing approaches inspired by modern and contemporary artists responses to the theme of nature
Drawing materials and subject matter that take ecological perspectives into consideration
Mindfulness skills and drawing methods to inspire new directions
Ways to draw with more freedom (less ‘inner critic’!) and connection to your subject matter and materials
Mindfulness skills and key ideas on how mindfulness works, with reference to scientific theory
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Draw with more confidence and connection to your materials and subject matter
Apply a range of mindfulness skills in drawing to ignite your creativity and inspiration
Identify materials and subject matter from nature that inspire you
Practice mindfulness to help you identify creative blocks and let go of them
Employ a toolkit of drawing and mindfulness methods to stimulate, inspire and refresh your drawing
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for enthusiastic beginners to drawing as well as those with experience in drawing or mindfulness who wish to re-fresh their practice and stimulate new directions.
What you need:
Pencil, willow charcoal, coloured pastels, eraser, pencil sharpener, 8 sheets cartridge paper e.g. A2 or A3, plus any other drawing materials you’d like to use.