Unlock the secrets of creating impactful drawings in this workshop. Learn the art of restraint and discover that what you don't say in your work is just as vital as the marks you make. This session is dedicated to understanding the power of tone, mood and atmosphere in mixed media drawings combine with learning about the crucial role of composition in art.

Join Jody Graham for a one-day exploration of mixed media drawing that will elevate your skills and knowledge about how to make distinctive artworks. This workshop is a journey into the transformative power of tone and atmosphere, with themes in this workshop connected to the natural and urban landscape.

Open to all skill levels, this drawing class provides a unique opportunity to learn more and refine your skills. Don't miss the chance to explore limitless possibilities in artistic expression with Jody Graham at the creative hub in Portland, NSW.

Secure your spot now for a day filled with inspiration and artistic growth!

Morning tea (including gluten free) is provided, there is a cafe onsite and if preferred you may bring your own lunch.

Will need to bring.

A notebook & pen
A2 cartridge sketchpad, board, and bulldog clips to hold to board.
1 x watercolour 300gsm paper or A3 watercolour pad (HP or smooth grain)
1 x MI-Teintes paper (neutral or light tone, for example pearl grey, Lily, Azure, Pale yellow or similar)
4B or 6B, 8B pencil, sharpening knife.
Small bottle of black or sepia ink
Gesso and a brush
2/3 sticks of compressed and willow charcoal.
A good hard eraser (suggest Sennelier Giant Soap Eraser & Faber Castell Grip Eraser
Blue painters masking tape
Paper towel

*Extra materials are supplied during the workshop.

Option – pre-order an Art kit with suggested materials $100.

Kit includes

2 x compressed charcoals.

Giant 2B pencil

Sennelier Giant Soap Eraser

Faber Castell Grip Eraser

A2 cartridge pad – 50 sheets

A3 watercolour pad – 15 sheets, 300gsm

36ml bottle of sepia ink

Other workshops in this series...

3. May - Sat 25th/Sun 26th - The Wonderful World of Birds with a focus on Texture & Materiality ( 2 day workshop)

4. June - Sat 29th - Expressive Portraits with Ink, Colour, Collage

5. July - Sat 27th - Wildlife – Animals of Portland

6. August - Portland Sat 31st - The Magic of Charcoal

7. September - Sat 28th/Sun 29th - Develop Plein air sketches into finished artworks - Focus on urban & natural Landscape (2 day workshop)

8. October – Sat 26th - Expressive life drawing