This 6 week term drawing workshop is designed for a small group of participants to sketch in different locations in and around Melbourne such as the zoo, botanical gardens, museums, galleries, libraries etc.

Each week the sessions will be held in different locations inside and outside, weather permitting.

The group will meet on Wednesday’s ( with a break for lunch) and you can join at any time.

If you would like to attend but are not available on Wednesday’s, please let me know as I may have the numbers for a second group/time.

Special introductory discount of 25% off full course price for 2 or more people booking together.

The course will include close individual instruction and guided practice in the following areas:

• Figure sketching.
• Botanical sketching and studies.
• Perspective and foreshortening.
• Capturing movement.
• Art mediums and techniques for sketchbooks.
• Perceptual tools for better observation.
• Understanding and rendering tone.

This course is perfect for those wanting to really work on their drawing skills and develop the practice of using a sketchbook to practice drawing, research, store ideas and make studies. Though some experience is advisable – beginners and those who have little confidence, but a desire to learn are most welcome.

Limited to maximum of 8.

Participants will need a sketchbook and some basic materials – a list will be provided on booking.

All locations will be in central Melbourne area close to public transport.

All Inquiries and bookings to faye@fayewilson.com

or call 04238824690

Discounts for seniors / students and other concession card holders.

Katoomba turned on it’s best and worst during the week weather wise, but we were snug in our Steam Laundry Studio.

It was lovely to meet Mags, Denise, Lia and Yoshi and to catch up with Ruth, Lois, Reyna, Ken and Gordon.

Over the week we painted and drew from a variety of subjects from winter still life with fennel and carrots to pomegranates and lemons with iris’s.

Our costumed models were Felix and Lily who both extraordinarily fascinating to draw and paint. Felix’s long limbs and dark broody face resulted in some excellent sketches and portraits. Lily has that delicate but striking face that shows her Japanese, Polish heritage and was dresses in a way that accentuated her long elegant proportions. There were a number of wonderful painting and drawings of Lily done through the session and continued afterwards. Well done models and participants!

As usual I was amazed at how a bunch of people can all look at the same subjects and interpret it in so many equally interesting ways.Mags – who had done very little drawing or painting jumped in bravely and approached the week with an openness that really was refreshing to see. She also went away at the end of the week with some great work.
Overall I have to congratulate the group on staying so focused, for being so open and keen to learn while retaining the ability to have fun while doing it. You were all great.

Congratulations to all  who participated in the workshop and helped with the organising and clean up afterward.
Thanks also to Anita for making the space available.

Special thanks to Ken for his never failing enthusiasm and commitment in helping out when ever he can. You are brilliant!

I am planning to run Katoomba workshop’s in early December and late January when I return to the Mountains for the summer and will post details of these soon.
Any enquiries please email me at faye@fayewilson.com