Illustration - Mansfield Woodhouse Library - Adult Learning

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Mansfield

Date	22 April - 20 May 2024
Sessions	Mondays: 9:30am - 12pm
No. sessions	5
Venue	Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Mansfield View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £31.50

About this course

This course is designed to immerse adult learners in the world of traditional illustration techniques while focusing on narrative development for children's books. Through a diverse range of media and processes, learners will explore the art of storytelling visually, developing their own authentic visual language. From pen and ink to watercolour, they will experiment with various mediums to bring stories to life on the paper. Emphasis will be placed on fostering creativity, honing technical skills, and understanding the nuances of visual storytelling specific to children's literature.

By the end of the course, learners will have developed a diverse portfolio of children's book illustrations and a deeper understanding of the creative process behind visual storytelling.

On the course you will:

• Develop an understanding of colour theory, composition, and perspective

• Cultivate your observational skills

• Practice drawing and painting ink techniques.

• Complete each session different projects

• Critique your own and peer's artwork by giving constructive feedback and support

Art materials learners should bring:

India ink, nibs &drawing pen, HB pencil, eraser, watercolour paints, watercolour paper pad, palette, fine paint brushes

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: