Coloured pencil Workshops
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. We trial every subject before the workshop itself so we can produce a booklet for every attendee which will help guide you through the workshop and at home so you can continue your portrait at your leisure. During the Workshop we do between 4 - 6 demonstrations, so you can see how each section is created. Once back at your workstation, should you need help, we can provide 1 to 1 help and guide you on your way. This ensures that you are never left struggling alone 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, book yours via the booking form. These are priced at £15. 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.
There will be certain art products available to buy throughout the day (these vary) and if you wish to purchase an art kit, book yours via the booking form. These are priced at £15. 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.
2022 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
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 d'Ache, 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 and with over 40 years of practice - this news makes me very happy!
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Our 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 our 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 subject varies as does the paper, so we can 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
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 the kit has been coded by Karen beforehand and matches the tones she will use during the workshop. The colour codes are written in the workshop notes, making it easier for you to select the correct pencil quickly.
The coloured pencil home kit
Loan Kit £6.00 ExtraYou can loan an art kit for the duration of the workshop if this is your first time working with coloured pencils and wish to see if you enjoy the medium before you buy a professional pencil range. If you wish to buy a home kit during the day, the £6.00 charge for the loan kit will be deduced from the cost of the home kit (subject to availability) You may wish to loan a kit simply because it saves time trying to organise your own pencil colours.
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Home Kit (48) £15.00 ExtraA home kit provides you with the all the products needed for these workshops. They are supplied in a case and compact enough to carry around with you, bringing it to future coloured pencil workshops also.
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