DRAWING COURSE - COURS DE DESSIN 2024/25

 

CAPTURING LIFE - DRAWING THE ZOOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL WORLD

FLORE ET FAUNE - DESSINER LE MONDE ANIMAL ET VEGETAL

Students will be working on assignments as well as personal projects inspired by zoological and botanical reference materials. The course will allow individuals to explore different ideas and drawing techniques and to focus their attention on the present moment, promoting mindfulness and mental well-being. Group discussions on the creative process are possible for those interested in sharing their ideas with others.

Thursdays 18:30 - 20h10 (except school holidays) at Athénée de Luxembourg I 52 units of 50 minutes I all levels I 234 euros

Taught in Luxembourgish, French and English.

https://www.lifelong-learning.lu/formation/dessin-flore-et-faune-dessiner-le-monde-animal-/fr

Goals

  • Learning basic sketching techniques: line, shape, and shading

  • Attempting to capture the essence of nature through drawing

  • Experimenting with pencil grades (B, 2B, 4B) for varied tonal values

  • Practicing observational drawing as well as free drawing

  • Exploring texture as a means of expression

Materials

Pencils (B, 2B, 4B), pencil sharpener, eraser, colour pencils, black fine liner, drawing paper (free format) or sketchbook, any other drawing tools (personal preference)