This course is an opportunity for students to make an intensive study of particular artists, periods, and themes across one of the world’s finest collections of European painting. Students will examine specific aspectsfrom the language of drawingsuch as the compositional structure, the use of colour and tone to create form and spatial effects as well as the rich narratives and symbolic elements.
Each tutor will bring their individual approach. One will work with students on short drawings from a variety of artists, while the other will focus on a single sustained drawing from a painting and artist of the individual student’s choice.Students will beencouraged to develop their own interpretations and extend these into their practice.
Location & timetable
Occasionally locations and meeting points may change. Please check your emails and this Fact Sheet before class. Please also make sure you carry your mobile phone with you on the day so the School can contact you if need be.
Meeting point
Please meet each week at:
Time: 9.45am
Where: At the main entrance, Sainsbury Wing. Members (rather than Group), queue at 9.50am for 10am entrance. Please arrive on time, as the class will move away from the meeting point at the start time.
If you arrive late you will have to go via a long queue in the public entrance up the steps and the security for this entrance can be particularly strict with materials.
Materials
The following materials are not allowed in the National Gallery:
Charcoal
Watercolour
Chalk
Pastels
Large bags. Please read the National Gallery's Admission Policy for more information.
Students are permitted to bring:
Charcoal pencils
Aquarelle crayons or pencils
Pens
Biros
Felt tips
Graphite
Past students have used Pentel water brushes with aquarelles with good effect.
Students must bring:
A3 or A4 drawing pad or;
Sheets of paper on a board of their preferred size
Coloured toned paper will allow students to use white pigments, which can be an excellent approach to explore.
Optional materials:
A portable stool. These are useful and can be bought from the Cass Art shop, in Charing Cross Road from around £10. There are a limited number of stools available from the National Gallery main entrance desks.
What to expect
There will be a one-hour lunch break generally between 1-2pm each day and regular breaks throughout the day.
Contact
If you are unable to attend a class or know that you will be delayed, please email admin@royaldrawingschool.org or call 020 7613 8568 (option 1) in as far advance as possible.
