Laura Hodgson Art

Who is this course for?

Sketchbook and Draw #02 is aimed at developing drawing techniques from Sketchbook and Draw #01 but could also be booked as a single workshop.  Continuing to work in a monochrome palette you will explore working in layers incorporating wet and dry media such as pen and ink, ink and wash and the use of resist to develop your drawings.  This will open up the possibilities of creating texture and form whilst celebrating the unexpected incidental marks that occur with these materials and processes. Similarly to Sketchbook and Draw #01, natural forms will be used as inspiration and you will create a handmade folded sketchbook.   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
• Wax resist
• Mark-making
• Ink and wash
• Layered drawing

What will be Provided:

• A3 Paper
• Masking tape
• Adhesive
• Basic drawing media
• Natural Form Inspiration
• Drawing Ink

What to Bring:

• An Apron (wear clothes suitable for creating!)
• Range of pencils for example: HB, 2B, 4B and 8B
• Drawing pens:  Biros, Fineliner pens of various thicknesses such as 0.3, 0.5
• Paintbrush(es): Round and/or flat for use with drawing ink (bring what you have)
• 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