Birds of prey with graphite pencil
Tutor: Jonathan NeweyCourse Code: 4625-04
Summary
Discover the beauty and power of raptors in our two-day drawing course, Birds of Prey with Graphite Pencil. Learn to capture the intricate details, textures, and striking features of eagles and owls using graphite techniques. Guided by Jonathan, you'll develop skills in observation, shading, and proportion through step-by-step demonstrations and individual guidance. Suitable for all skill levels, this course offers a relaxed, focused environment - perfect for building confidence and creating stunning wildlife artwork.
Description
This is a two day course that will show you how to draw birds of prey with graphite pencil. Using demonstrations and working from photographs supplied by the tutor, you will be shown how each technique can be achieved. The course will be run in a friendly and relaxed manner and is an ideal way of moving on to other subjects where graphite pencil can be used. Aimed at students of all abilities, especially beginners and students with some knowledge.
Please bring with you
A selection of graphite pencils in different grades such as HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
Soft Putty Eraser
Pencil sharpener
Tissues
The following items can be purchased from your tutor
The tutor will have a selection of tools and materials to buy but may not have enough for everyone.
Level
Suitable for all levels
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Jonathan Newey
Jonathan Newey is an award-winning artist with over 25 years of experience in teaching drawing and painting. He specialises in watercolour, acrylic and coloured pencil drawing.
Jonathan Newey Fine Art
Saturday to Sunday
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Timetable
| Saturday | |
| 9.45am | Students arrive |
| 10am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Sunday | |
| 7.30-9.30am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Last teaching session |
Really enjoyed the artistic and social content of the course.
"Altogether excellent! Lovely place, tutor superb, hope to come again." (Summer School 2019)
"Jonathan was an excellent and enthusiastic and helpful tutor." (May 2019)