Our online courses are taught by practising artists, many of whom studied at the Slade and also teach on the Slade Summer School. They are designed to enable students to develop a set of criteria which will enable further possibilities and developments within the wider remit of their own practise after completing the course.
We are running an in person Drawing course this autumn.
Saturday Drawing (in person)
29 October - 17 December 2022
8 SATURDAYS 10am-5pm
Fee: £450
Tutors: Kate Hopkins, Sandra Smith, Des Haughton, Ian Rowlands
Who is this course for?
This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners, to those who are more experienced, but would like to re-engage with essential skills in drawing
Course Description
This course gives students the opportunity to explore core drawing skills. We will use drawing as a means of articulating form and as a tool for thinking, to encourage students to explore and nurture ideas through drawing and as inspiration for their own art practice.
Using the idea of perception as the starting point for visual enquiry, we will be working almost entirely from observation. The eight sessions will explore line and space; measurement and proportion; light and tone; colour into tone; materials, tools and surfaces; composition with a view to developing progression in your work. Students will draw in the National Gallery for one of the sessions. They will experiment with a variety of techniques and wet and dry materials including pencil, white chalk, willow and compressed charcoal, ink and acrylic paint.
Materials
You will need to bring the following materials for the first session:
Range of pencils 2h – 6
Erasers (putty and tablet)
Masking tape
Knife/Pencil sharpener
A2 cartridge paper sketch pad
Sketchbook (recommended)
Drawing boards, palettes and jars provided
Payment and General Information
APPLICANTS
Short Courses are open to anyone aged seventeen and over.
STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
Slade Short Courses are designed for adults and the students attending our courses usually span a wide range of ages. For those students interested in attending a short course who are below the age of 18 (17+), we ask you to provide the following documents in addition to the application form so that we may consider you:
- A letter from the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Head of Year or art teacher at your school stating your suitability for the course and
- A letter from your parent or guardian confirming personal liability and contents insurance has been set up for you.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
To book a place, please go to the UCL Online Store.
COURSE FEE
The course fee covers tuition. The course fee does not include materials, you must supply all other materials yourself. The Slade will supply drawing boards, palettes and easels, as appropriate.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations are permitted up to one month before the start of a course, subject to a £25 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than one calendar month before the start of a course. Students who do not attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments do not have the right to a refund. For this reason we recommend that students take out personal insurance against any unforeseeable circumstances before the start of their course.
BEFORE YOU START
Further course details and a materials list will be sent to you before the course begins.
LOCATION
The Saturday course will take place at the Slade School of Fine Art, UCL.
ACCESS
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing sladeshortcourses@ucl.ac.uk or by phone on 020 7679 2317.
SAFETY
Short Course students are required to sign a Safety Compliance Form as part of UCL Health and Safety regulations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact the Slade on 020 7679 2317 or email sladeshortcourses@ucl.ac.uk.
DISCLAIMER
The information given above is accurate at the time of publication. However, the Slade School of Fine Art reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require it.