Drawing: Labyrinths and Mazes

This course invites reflection on historic and mythical maps and labyrinths including prehistoric rock carving, Mesopotamian artefacts, the Egyptian Labyrinth and Ariadne’s Thread of Cretan minotaur mythology.

Drawing from Imagination

Course details

Dates

Mondays
15 Feb – 15 Mar 2027

Times

10:00 – 17:00

Duration

5 sessions

Fees

£298.00 Concessions available

Location

Online

Tutors

Andrea McLean

Euphrosyne Andrews Proposal for Interior II. Minerva Estate

Overview

Ancient patterns for labyrinths can be
traced back and applied to our unique
perspectives and experiences. This course
invites students to consider labyrinth and
mazes as physical and imaginative maps
that are worlds of their own to be explored
creatively. In this way, artists become the
way-maker.

Students will use art materials and textures
to explore the history and concepts of
labyrinths and mazes. Students will
orientate with the folding, tiling and
shaping of paper and find new linear ways
to thread, follow and see timeless patterns.

At its core, this course considers mazes and
labyrinths as a portal entrance into a puzzle
of choices. This is no ordinary journey. How
can an artist recreate the maze sensation or
become timelessly lost in the labyrinth’s
paths as they make them?

Who is it for

Suitable for artists and creatives of all abilities, though some drawing experience is recommended.

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 & Design teachers/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.
RDS 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.

Image: 'Illume' by Justine King

Tutors

Andrea McLean

Tutor