The art’n’life initiative aims to enhance learning by offering engaging art history courses focused on the Renaissance, Baroque, and other art historical periods. It strives to nurture creativity by designing hands-on drawing classes and including diverse artistic media to facilitate artistic skill growth and self-development. Our programme includes online talks and interactive courses for learners who wish to engage online. Partnership with art schools and societies ensures tailored content for specific educational needs. Immersive experiences, such as specialised art history tours in Italy or visits to museums and galleries in England, deepen understanding and appreciation of art. Finally, the initiative aspires to build a vibrant community for artists, educators, and students to connect, learn, and grow.
DRAWING CLASSES
art'n'life initiative
About The Workshop Leader
Csaba studied painting and art history in Budapest and trained as a Waldorf teacher in London. With over ten years of experience at Ringwood Waldorf School, he teaches art, art history, and history. In addition to his teaching role, Csaba leads art workshops, offers adult educational courses, and organises the Class 12 cultural trip to Italy, which focuses on the Italian Renaissance.
Approach
Discover how lines can create different effects such as contour, gesture, and texture, conveying movement, structure, and emotion. Understand the unique qualities of charcoal and pencil, including their texture, blending capabilities, and tonal range for achieving various drawing effects.
Enhance your observational skills by closely studying natural objects, such as plants, flowers, and landscapes. Examine how variations in tone can create illusions of space, light, and volume in a composition.
Get acquainted with various genres, such as still-life and portraiture. Study the human form and experience modes of expression in monochrome or colour. The classes are designed to deepen your understanding and mastery of visual art, offering a rich journey through different techniques and styles.
Weekly Classes
When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Course Fee: £30 per session (materials included)
Concessions: Available
How to Register: Register your interest in the school office or online.
Location: The Art Room, Ringwood Waldorf School, Folly Farm Lane, Ringwood, BH24 2NN
Outline of the Course
Exploring Lines
Contour Drawing: Exercises that focus on drawing the outlines of objects helping participants understand the shapes and forms of different objects by paying attention to their edges.
Gesture Drawing: Introduction to quick sketches that capture the movement and posture of figures, to help loosen up and focus on the overall essence of the subject rather than fine details.
Texture Techniques: Experiment with lines to create different textures and patterns, to learn how to use lines to suggest different surfaces and materials.
Charcoal and Pencil
Charcoal Techniques: The use of charcoal for blending, shading, and creating a wide range of tones. The focus is on the charcoal for both broad strokes and fine details.
Pencil Techniques: Precision with pencils, focusing on hatching, cross-hatching, and the use of pressure to create depth and texture, to help understand how to build up tonal values gradually.
Drawing from Nature
Studying Natural Objects: Drawing plants, flowers, and landscapes, paying attention to the details and forms found in nature, to improve the ability to capture realism.
Tonal Variation: Exploring how changes in light and shadow can create the illusion of space and volume, to observe how light interacts with different surfaces and how to represent this in drawings.
Light & Shadow
Chiaroscuro Techniques: Introduce the concept of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark to create a sense of depth.
Volume Creation: Practice shading techniques to give objects a three-dimensional appearance. This session will focus on understanding how light falls on objects and how to represent that in drawings.
Still-Life Composition
Objects: Basics of composition, arranging objects for a still-life drawing, balance, focal points, and the use of negative space.
Capturing Detail: Focus on the intricate details of everyday objects, to observe the subject.
Portraiture
Understanding Proportions: Study the human form and facial features, emphasising the correct proportions.
Expressive Techniques: Explore how to convey emotion and character through line, shading, and other drawing techniques.
Are you interested in trying something new, acquiring new skills or developing existing ones? Join us in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where you can practice your passion, engage in creative training, and share ideas with like-minded individuals, regardless of age or skill level.
The classes provide a unique opportunity to explore, improve, and apply your visual artistic skills in a way that suits your interests. With a flexible approach to learning, the focus is on self-discovery and enhancing your taste. Come and enjoy the journey of creativity in the company of others, and let your inventive side thrive!
By Csaba
Are you interested in trying something new, acquiring new skills or developing existing ones?
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ABOUT US
art'n'life at the Art Room
This initiative is closely associated with the art room, and inspired by the curriculum, at Ringwood Waldorf School. The room is a vibrant hub of activity, regularly used by the Upper School classes for art lessons and history and art history lessons. This dynamic space nurtures both creativity and an understanding of historical contexts.
The room is perfect for adult education lectures and has been the setting for life drawing classes and art history courses, providing a space to expand knowledge and cultivate creativity.
Currently, the room hosts weekly workshops open to anyone interested in artistic expression and uninhibited thinking. Look at the available courses, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.
Our Work
Example studies
During our creative sessions, participants expressed their unique perspectives through a diverse array of artwork.
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Our Workshops
Art History
Our workshops cover a wide array of topics, from skill development and professional training to creative arts and personal growth.
Drawing Classes
The classes provide a unique opportunity to explore, improve, and apply your visual artistic skills in a way that suits your interests.
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