Drawing Classes- Online with Zoom

New Classes – Starting September 2021

Artist and Tutor Póilín Mc Gowan from the Open Door Gallery & Studio will be hosting eight week classes for beginners/ Intermediate. Classes take place on Thursday mornings from 11 am – 12.30pm

Enjoy drawing from a beginner’s level or to enhance your existing skills.

There are limited places available for social interaction; this number is eight, as any more it would be difficult to engage with participants.

Build your confidence and potential in drawing using the mediums of Pencil, Charcoal and Ink. Classes are all taught through photographic reference and step by step demonstration

Eight Week Course:

Areas covered

Observational drawing
Mark-making
3D shapes in line and tone
Contour Drawing
Gestural Studies
Detailed Studies
Various Compositions

Subjects included are:

Still Life,
Natural & Man- made objects,
Portrait drawing
Full Figure.
Buildings/Landscapes

Materials required:

Pencils (sets available) HB up to 8B

Willow Charcoal & White Chalk

Medium Putty Rubber

Sharpener

Cartridge Paper A4 and A3

Blender Sticks- Optional

Indian ink,

Kitchen Roll

Rags.

Jar x 2

A mix of Sable (soft) brushes- Rounds and Flats- A few soft brushes are fine.

To Join

Upon booking, we will provide you with the Zoom Link to participate. Plus you can do them from wherever in the world you are- It’s online!

For more information or to secure your place, contact Póilín on the form below.

Payment for these eight classes is €120 in total, €15 per class.

Examples of Completed Course Work

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Class Reviews

“I have been enjoying the drawing classes with Poilin... it has really taught me a lot ... from basics of type of materials and how to use them to lots of diverse subject matter to draw ..., such as still life’s, portraits, buildings, perspectives and lots more. It has been good fun too learning along with others during this lockdown ... it is nice to be able to chat to others whilst learning to draw ... I think Poilin has really helped us all to improve and is always encouraging us in a relaxed and easy manner. A very enjoyable drawing class for anyone wanting to start drawing or to improve their skills. Thanks for all the great classes!”

Janet C

I've been going to in-studio acrylic painting classes for a number of courses and now. due to COVID restrictions and attended two courses of drawing classes. And I will continue, they are a great platform to explore different drawing media and subjects. Subjects I would most likely not have chosen if I was making art on my own as they can be challenging. The interactive Zoom platform allows for asking questions and to show each other what we managed to accomplish. Poilin is drawing the same subject during the class which helps to figure out techniques or pitfalls. Everyone gets a link to download the recording of the class to dip back in or if you missed one class, you can catch up. The tone of the classes is relaxed, friendly, and encouraging. Highly recommended!