Laura Hodgson Art

Who is this course for?

Sketchbook and Draw #01 is an opportunity to explore drawing techniques using a range of monochrome media such as pencil, graphite and pen.  Using natural forms as inspiration, you will create a handmade folded sketchbook filled with observations of texture, form and shape. We will experiment with surface to create textured grounds and with mark-making and  line to select and simplify.   This is a creative drawing day whether you are just beginning, wanting to refresh your skills or to try out alternative ways of approaching drawing.

How do I book?

Please contact me via email at artistlandh@gmail.com to register your interest by January 8^th 2026. Once you have registered your interest I will contact you with payment details. Feel free to email with any questions or queries.

What will we Explore?

• Creating a folded sketchbook
• A variety of approaches to observational drawing
• Observing texture, form and shape
• Skills in creating tonal value
• Blending and mark making
• Creating a ground with collage

What will be Provided:

• A3 Paper
• Masking tape
• Adhesive
• Basic drawing media
• Natural Form Inspiration
• Graphite powder

What to Bring:

• Range of pencils for example: HB, 2B, 4B and 8B
• Drawing pens:  Biros, Fineliner pens of various thicknesses such as 0.3, 0.5
• An Apron (wear clothes suitable for creating!)
• A6/A5 sketchbook or notebook for your own notes

Additional Suggestions:

• Papers for collage: Plain/neutral surfaces, that will accept drawing media that you may have around the house such as tissue paper, cartridge paper, blotting paper…
• Favourite drawing media
• Natural form inspiration – perhaps you have a collection of seed pods or interesting pebbles with texture and mark that you would like to use to inspire your work. Feel free to bring along and think about possibilities.

Any questions please feel free to email me: artistlandh@gmail.com