The Cornerstone | Intensive Course in the Essentials of Drawing and Painting at Schoolhouse for Art

In-studio practical modules and online theory classes. Course director Bairbre Duggan with tutors Dave West, Sahoko Blake, Sinead Lawless & Jim Harris.

10 in-studio weekend modules (1 per month from Sept to June) 9 online art appreciation classes, ongoing foundations of drawing and painting.

Key concepts that will be explained, discussed and practised throughout this course will be;

–        Tone and Value
–        Composition
–        Colour and Colour Theory
–        Form and Perspective

These concepts will be explored through different subjects and a range of materials with dedicated experienced tutors.

Study subjects will include:

–        Still Life
–        The Human Form
–        Studying the Masters and Cast Drawing
–        Landscape and Interior.

Online theory modules will cover theory related to the practical study topics covered each weekend, for example anatomy and perspective, and also refer to artists throughout art history to understand how their work can inform our own in the 21st century.

Alongside the monthly modules, students will be advised to build a personal sketchbook of work as well as attend life drawing sessions as art exercise. Schoolhouse for Art will offer one place per month in their online or in-studio life drawing session to the students of the Schoolhouse Academy.

*Payment plan available