Coloured pencil Workshops
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I currently run art workshops a couple of weekends a year in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. These cover coloured pencils and graphite pencils. They are usually run at weekends in May and August - Dates vary. Each subject is trialled by myself before the workshop date and a booklet is produced for everyone who attends so that you can throughout the day and taken home to allow you to continue your portrait at your leisure. During the Workshop, I will complete demonstrations at each stage, so you can see how each section is created. Once back at individual working stations, if you need help, I will always be available, so at no stage are you left to your own devices unless you are happy working alone.
There will be certain art products available to buy throughout the day (these vary) and if you wish to purchase an art kit, these can be ordered before the date, prices start from £10. Purchasing a loan/home kit means that you will have the right colours for the day and any future coloured pencil workshops you may wish to attend. |
2021 Art workshops
Click on either image above to find out more about the workshop of interest. You can also find a booking form at the bottom of each page or go to the CHESTERFIELD WORKSHOPS page if you wish to book more than one workshop as this offers you multiple choice for coloured pencils and graphite.
About Coloured Pencils
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Coloured Pencils as a medium are rising in popularity due to the fact there is little mess, easy transportation for impromptu sketching opportunities and they can be used to create a wide range of styles from Illustrative up to the photo realism style. It is great news that Art companies such as Caran Dache, Derwent & Faber Castell now have pencil ranges with high lightfast ratings and archival qualities, and it means that Coloured pencil Art is finally gaining the recognition it deserves, being exhibited in many respected Art Galleries around the world and getting praised by those people who originally thought it to be a 'kids' medium - As a Self taught, Coloured pencil Artist from a very young age, with over 30 years of practice - this news makes me very happy!
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My Coloured pencil Workshops are run to give those wishing to learn about producing fine detail in their pencil work, an insight on how to build up a Coloured pencil piece. Coloured pencils can take many hours to create something quite detailed and my workshops offer those interested in realism, a chance to learn how to create detailed portraits. These Workshops are open to anyone from complete beginners looking to try out a different medium or those wishing to improve their current pencil techniques, and are tutored suitably for all Artistic levels. Each Workshop's subject varies as does the paper to offer a wide range of choices for Artists of all calibres. Step by Step Demonstrations are given throughout the day so everyone can follow the same technique that Karen uses in her own work, these Demonstrations are offered 5 to 6 times throughout the day to make it easy to follow and everyone receives their own Workshop booklet that everyone can use throughout as an additional aid which you can then take home and use for future reference.
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These Workshops will show you, whether an absolute Beginner or an Intermediate:
* Where to begin with Coloured pencils * How to achieve fine details * How to layer with Coloured pencils * When & How to use the white pencil for best effect * The importance of base layering * How to blend Coloured pencils |
Wildlife including Birds and Big Cats are 2 of my favourite subjects.
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Layering pencils to create animal fur
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Layering skin tones for human portraits
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What you will need on the day
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What is provided on the day* The Support paper
* Reference photograph * Photocopy of subject for Tracedown application * Worksheet/Booklet for the subject Tutor Demonstrations 1 - 1 tutoring where required Free Hot & Cold drinks throughout the day An Art Kit for those loaning or purchasing one with their booking See the PRICING structure page. |
If you wish to work with your own products you can view a detailed breakdown of requirements and recommendations on our Coloured pencils product recommendations page. Click the link below to visit.
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Coloured pencil Workshop kits
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If you prefer, you can opt to loan a kit for the day or purchase a Home Kit which is yours to keep. The pencils supplied in both kits have been coded by Karen herself and matches the pencils she uses in the Workshop - each pencil colour code is written in the Workshop notes thus making it much easier to select the correct pencil immediately.
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Loan Kit £5/£7.00 ExtraYou can loan an Art Kit on the day of the Workshop to save time trying to organise your own pencil colours.
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