Drawing & Theory 2

This course continues on from the practical in-depth Drawing & Theory course, focusing further on the essential formal aspects of drawing. 

Drawing from Art
Drawing from Imagination

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Course details

Dates

Thursdays
30 Apr – 2 Jul 2026

Times

10:00 – 17:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£478.00 Concessions available

Location

Online

Tutors

Andy Pankhurst

Overview

Students will be taken on a journey through a new variety and series of weekly themes, and while some concepts and materials may seem familiar, they will be explored deeper and anew. Subject matter will include observing our surroundings and still life, ourselves relating to self-portraiture, great art of the past and perceptually from the model.

The use of various drawing materials directly related to such ideas will be considered, discussed and examined. 

Morning slide presentations and talks will be given to deepen engagement and understanding of the various concepts and language being taught. The day will conclude in a group seminar and critique. One-to-one tuition will be given throughout. 

Students do not need to have taken previous the Drawing & Theory course to participate. 

You need not have taken previous Drawing & Theory course to participate. 

Who is it for

Artists, creatives and image-makers of all levels welcome, including beginners.

What’s provided

For our online courses, you will receive prior to the start of the course access to our Padlet Noticeboard where you will be given course details, material lists and some references, as well as our Padlet Gallery where you will be able to upload and comment on work created during the course.

What to bring

For our online courses, you must provide your own materials. Feel free to use any that you would like to during classes, however other suggestions may be posted on the Padlet noticeboard throughout the course by tutors. This is a suggested list of what may be needed:

-Drawing Pencils
-Conté Crayons
-Pastels
-Ink Pens
-Coloured Pencils
-Putty and Hard Erasers
-Pencil Sharpener
-Sketchbook

Concessions

We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

NHS Staff: 20%
Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75%
Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Art and Design Teachers and tutors, from Primary and Secondary to Further and Higher Education: 50%
Send a letter from your headteacher, dean, or head of art department on headed paper.
Jobseekers: 50%
Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance. Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50%
Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10%
Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses
Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

Before you apply

Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
Your name must be clearly visible
Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC or DOCX

All our courses are subsidised.

Tutors

Andy Pankhurst

Tutor