Let’s Draw Trees

Course information:

This course will provide a step by step guide about how to use a variety of drawing techniques and materials based upon a ‘’natural forms” theme. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience.

Aims and Objectives:

• To learn a range of drawing techniques and measure accurately and create texture using drawing techniques
• How to measure accurately
• How to draw and shade trees ( in a Van Gogh style)

What you will need to bring

• A range of pencils – HB,”B,”H minimum
• An A4 sketchbook or loose sheets of cartridge paper
• An eraser
• A paper stump if you have one
• A pencil sharpener

 What is included in the price of the course

• Worksheets and a photograph for you to work from
• Tuition

Progression:

Advanced Drawing course

Any materials needed for subsequent classes will be discussed at the end of each class.

Course Details:

Date:                Saturday 15 March 2025
Time:                10am-1pm
Weeks              1
Location           Cottenham Village College

Price:               £45

Tutor:

Lisa Fretwell

Lisa has been teaching art, stained glass, and textile techniques for over 20 years. She has exhibited her work in New York and exhibited around the UK via Gallery and non-Gallery venues in Hertfordshire, Leicester, London, and Northampton. Alongside this, she has been teaching Art History in Cambridge since 2012.