Botanical Drawing - Coloured Pencils - Beginners

About the Tutor: Naomi Dickins

Naomi Dickins graduated from the University of Bristol with a B.A. (Hons) in History and also has an Advanced Diploma in Local Historical Studies from the University of Oxford. She has worked as an archivist, historical researcher and lecturer and recently published a history of Tenterden with Amberley Books. Naomi also has a lifelong love of textile and needle crafts, is an embroidery artist, runs textiles workshops and is a designer for Practical Publishing craft magazines.

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Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques. You will look at the work of contemporary and historical artists and you will keep a sketchbook/notebook and individual learning plan (ILP) to record goals, ideas, processes and progress. You will undertake critical reflection and evaluation and be motivated to develop creative skills and enhance/develop personal skills.

A good cartridge paper A4 sized painting sketch book, and a good set of watercolour pencils. You will also need to have suitable graphite pencils. Please bring a long anything you think could be suitable and the tutor will talk you through what you need as the course progresses.

During your course, your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route.

All students are welcome on this course who have an interest in using coloured pencils and producing accurate observational drawings of plants and flowers.