Myths and legends connect us with our past, fire the imagination, enhance a flexibility of thought and act as a catalyst stimulating creative practice.
Mythological images can begin with a narrative of the cosmos or a timeless symbol, from the roots of the World Tree to the routes of the Sun and Moon, artists re-imagine them. Circular paper can be the ground for drawing myths of the sky, two facing pages can give the before and after of a myth, paper folded into three can give the three levels of our lives – under, on and above earth.
Working with motifs originating in mythology regarding time, thresholds and journeys, provide an opportunity to discover and construct personal meanings and invented iconographies. Taking inspiration from a different narrative each week, we hope to extract some of the same qualities our ancestors used to bring these stories to life, retold in the present, through the medium of art.
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.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50% Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers: 50% Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (if out of work). 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)
