Monday Oct 4th 12.15-2.15pm
"Frottage and Texture in Drawing"
Demonstration by Jo Hall SGFA AOI
Frottage involves laying a support (paper) over a textured surface and taking an impression by rubbing with crayon,graphite etc; in the same way a brass rubbing is made.This
demonstration will explore how texture or tone is introduced into a drawing by frottage. You may have a chance to try the technique yourself.
Monday Oct 4th 2.30-4.30pm
" A Living Line"
Workshop with Marie Blake SGFA ATC.
Marie has a strategy that helps you learn to draw with confidence and record your individual way of seeing. Bring a pen, pencil or biro, also a small sketchbook no larger than A6 (103 x
14.9 cms); it will become your source of discovery and inspiration.
Tuesday Oct 5th 10.30- 12.00am
"Putty Eraser - Subtractive Effects"
Demonstration by Barry Harrison ASGFA.
Using pencil and other graphite forms as the base, the putty eraser is used to form, or enhance the image. We examine how the putty eraser can be used to help create impressions of
various types of texture from hair to china. Bring a small pad and pencil if you want to join in
Wednesday Oct 6th 2.30-4.30pm
"Scraperboard"
Demonstration by Jean Canter. ARMS (Hon) PPSGFA UKCPS.
The subject will be a landscape drawing on black scraperboard demonstrating the varying strokes and textures possible from the different scrapernibs. Small pieces of board and some
nibs will be available for anyone to try this fascinating technique.
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Roger Lewis `Marble Fantasy` Coloured Pencils
Thursday Oct 7th 10.30-12.00am
“Coloured Pencils”
Demonstration by Roger Lewis SGFA UKCPS.
Coloured pencils have come a long way since my childhood. The vastly improved pigments, quality and range of colours means that the humble coloured pencil has "come of age". They
are fully controllable.clean and versatile, one colour layering over another to create different tones and shades. Come and try them for yourself
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Margaret Eggleton `Two Peacock Butterflies` 4 stages of an ink painting
Thursday Oct 7th 12.15-2.15pm
“Flowers in Ink”
Demonstration by Margaret Eggteton SGFA SWA SBA
Flowers from Borough Market will be used as reference to demonstrate a drawing in Quink ink with a bamboo pen.Brusho inks will then be painted on with plenty of water and dramatic
results. This will be followed by a chance to have a go yourself, materials will be provided
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Friday 8th October 11.30 am – 1.30 pm
Sketchbook Workshop with Les Williams ASGFA
Participants meet at the Menier Gallery to draw its internal spaces or study
technique,method and medium from the exhibits. This will be followed by a session of
drawing in Borough Market; finally returning to the gallery to share experiences.
Bring sketchbooks,pens and paint, but no possessions other than those you can easily
carry.
Friday Oct 8th 12.15-2.15pm
"Dramatic Light and Shadow"
Demonstration by Michael Walsh ASGFA.
Working with the simplest of shapes and by means of various drawing media create a dramatic image incorporating strong light and shadow
Friday 8th October 12.30pm – 2.30pm and 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Demonstration “HEAD STUDY in PASTEL” by MICHAEL WALSH ASGFA
Drawing out of a mid to dark background using a range of colours
with white, working with pastel pencils.Materials to bring. A3 dark tinted paper
(greys / sepias ), pastel pencils, Spray fix, firm base to work on, image of your self or
someone you know
Friday Oct 8th 2.30-4.30pm
"Stained Glass Effect"
Demonstration by Freda Blayney SGFA. Dip AD
Creating stained glass effects by cutting straws for the division of coloured papers. Drawing, cutting and sticking, in which you can participate.
Saturday Oct 9th 10.30-12.00am
"Drawing with Coloured Pencils on Black Paper
Demonstration by Harriet Brigdale ASGFA.
Coloured pencils are wonderful on white paper since you start pale and go darker; but on black paper this works in reverse, the lighte
Saturday Oct 9th 12.15-4.30pm
“Drawing with Scissors”
Demonstration and Workshop by Christine Hopkins ASGFA.
Starting from a pencil sketch, scissors then become the drawing tool to produce a small simple landscape or townscape. Watch a demonstration of this technique and then have a go
yourself to produce something to take home at the end of of the session.