In this one-day session, participants will explore the versatility of charcoal starting from simple mark making to producing a more resolved drawing by the end of the day.  

As part of her exhibition, Repeated Hands, Elaine Burke will facilitate this expressive charcoal drawing workshop.

Beginning by looking charcoal in its different forms and how to make charcoal at home the class will move on to quick exercises in developing expression and looseness. Using charcoal expressively, working quickly and working big produces dynamism within drawing, these techniques along with varied mark making, erasure and masking can be used to keep a more sustained drawing ‘alive’. 

Participants will have the opportunity to be playful and creative, enjoy charcoal and get their hands dirty. 

Suitable for beginners/all levels 

Materials provided, however please bring an apron/old shirt – and it is recommended that you do not wear white or pale clothing! 

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Terms and conditions

  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so please check all details carefully when booking.
  • Class / workshop bookings are taken on a first come first serve basis.
  • All classes and workshops must be booked in advance and fees are payable in full.
  • We make a decision on whether to run a course / workshop one week before the start date. Please help us to help you by enrolling promptly.
  • Participants will be required to bring their own materials, unless otherwise stated.
  • As we have set up and cleaning time between each class, we ask that participants do not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to the class start time.
Dates and times
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Venue
Ards Arts Centre
Duration

One-day workshop

Admission/Price

£39 (includes materials)

Tutor
Elaine Burke
Suitability

Adults / 18 years+ / All levels

Getting to Expressive Charcoal Drawing Workshop: Mark Making, Energy, and Mood

54.593677235929, -5.6960890554259

Ards Arts Centre

Town Hall
Conway Square
Newtownards
BT23 4NP
United Kingdom

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