Discover the exciting possibilities of drawing with charcoal with artist Tansy Lee Moir. In this one-day workshop, she will show you some of the different approaches she uses in her charcoal drawings.
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Discover the exciting possibilities of drawing with charcoal with artist Tansy Lee Moir. In this one-day workshop, she will show you some of the different approaches she uses in her charcoal drawings, guiding you to:
- Develop your own charcoal mark making vocabulary, using novel tools and techniques to manipulate this expressive medium.
- Create lively line drawings with volume and texture.
- Explore ways of working with charcoal powder in a reductive, tonal approach.
- Be inspired by carefully chosen examples from historical and contemporary artists.
- Learn how to fix and store your work.
Working from natural objects, photo references and abstract prompts, this workshop will give you the time and space to discover what you most enjoy about drawing with charcoal.
No experience is necessary - you will be supported and challenged to progress from where you are.
All materials will be provided and please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dusty!
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Edinburgh based artist Tansy Lee Moir has been perfecting her charcoal techniques for the last 15 years, focusing her drawing practice on capturing the movement and growth of old trees. After a 25 year career in Community Arts, Learning and Development, she now works full-time as an artist and educator, exhibiting and teaching across the UK. She has had seven solo exhibitions, curated and participated in many group shows and has work in private collections around the UK, Europe and the USA. She completed a Commission Residency at the Hugo Burge Foundation in 2023.
If you would like support with paying for this course, please email emma@hugoburgefoundation.org.
Working from natural objects, photo references and abstract prompts, this workshop will give you the time and space to discover what you most enjoy about drawing with charcoal.
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