Introduction (10 minutes): A brief introduction to Tate and the workshop.
Blind Contour Drawing (15 minutes): Using the works of sculpture in the collection as a starting point we will learn how to sketch by looking with a brief introduction to proportions.
Part One: Introduction to the Tools (15 minutes): What is the difference between a HB pencil and a 6B pencil? Going through your sketching set all your questions will be answered and learning by example you will be shown how you can use each tool.
Part Two: Techniques (20 minutes): You will learn all the key techniques of sketching such as hatching, crosshatching, blending, stipling, and circling. You will explore each technique through a series of quick sketching exercises.
Part Three: Skill Setting (10 minutes): Looking at examples in the collection we will explore how and when you use your new techniques and how they might be adapted for a particular context. For example, when might I use hatching and when might it be good to crosshatch?
Case Study 1 and Introduction to Shading (30 minutes): Using a sculpture in the collection as a reference point you will use your newly acquired skills and techniques to make a long sketch including a detail, with individual tips on shading and any questions that you might have during the process.
Break (30 minutes)
Part Four: Introduction to the Tools and Colour (15 minutes): What is a colour wheel? How do certain colours work alongside each other? Going through your sketching set and learning by example you will be shown how you can use each pencil in the set.
Part Five: Techniques (20 minutes): You will learn all the key techniques of sketching with colour pencils, exploring each technique through a series of quick sketching exercises.
Part Six: Skill Setting (10 minutes): Looking at examples in the collection we will explore how and when you to use your new techniques and how they might be adapted for a particular context. For example, how to mix your colours to create depth and perspective.
Case Study 2 and Introduction to Light and Darkness with Colour Pencils (25 minutes): Using a sculpture in the collection as a reference point you will make a long sketch including a detail. Individual tips and any questions that you might have during the process will be answered.