This brand new course will teach you the art of still life drawing in charcoal or pencil.

From bold beginnings, designing compelling and harmonious arrangements to developing your own unique visual language, Francis Martin’s process driven approach will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing in monochrome and making the most from the ‘captive’ subject.

Each week a new subject matter or theme will be introduced alongside practical tuition to help each artist realise their picture making ambitions. The course will include instruction for an array of still life drawing ideas including the use of mark making and quality of line, the use of tonal ‘value’ to mimic light, form and space and the subtle psychology of object arrangement in an artwork.

Francis leads the sessions with live demonstration, theory explanations and one to one guidance. His classes are known for being a relaxed environment where students are free to explore creatively away from judgment and with expert advice.

Francis is an experienced artist and tutor who’s own still life artworks have been exhibited at various galleries including the Mall Galleries and The Royal Overseas League, London.

Tutor: Francis Martin
Day & Time: Monday, 1.30pm - 4pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £350.00 (£0.00 VAT)

12-weeks

First Class: Monday 5th January
Last Class: Monday 23rd March

There will be no break for half term.

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for all levels, including beginners and those with experience in drawing still life.

What you will need:
All materials will be provided.

Please bring something suitable to take your work home in, such as a portfolio to fit up to A2.

You will be required to take all your work home at the end of the course.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

MEET YOUR TUTOR - Francis Martin

Francis Martin lives and works in Gloucestershire, his studio within walking distance to the landscape subject matter of his practice. Francis works from observation, on location and alongside landscape, his practice incorporates themes of portraiture and still life -subjects that he regularly teaches in his classes at New Brewery Arts.

As an instructor, Francis specialises in observational painting and drawing, believing that the ability to see well and respond intuitively are paramount to developing skills in the crafts of painting and drawing. His classes are an informal and relaxed environment where students can feel comfortable to learn, practice, take risks and explore creatively.

Francis studied fine art practice and theory at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton before completing a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School, London. His paintings and drawings are held in public and private collections across the UK and Europe.