Learning to Draw

with Bern O’Donoghue and Wendy Barratt

These courses are aimed at people who want to learn how to improve their drawing skills. The process of drawing is broken down into different components, which are integrated as the course progresses. Emphasis is on understanding that drawing is about seeing, and parts of the course refer to the theories found in Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Absolute beginners welcome. You will be supplied with a list of materials for the course at the first session. If you already have a couple of pencils or a stick of charcoal please bring them along!

Bern O’Donoghue graduated as a textile designer but has spent most of her career working as a fine artist. She currently works in 2D mixed media, teaches, and illustrates children’s books.

Since graduating in 1984 with a degree in Graphic design, Wendy has worked as a designer/illustrator and drawing tutor. She runs her own freelance design business in Worthing as well as spending time on her own painting and drawing practice.

Ten Tuesdays starting 7th October at Evolution
7.30 - 9.30 pm with Bern

Ten Thursdays starting 9th October at Evolution
7.00 - 9.00 pm with Wendy

Ten Tuesdays starting 20th January at Evolution
7.30 - 9.30 pm with Bern

Cost: £100 (£85 concessions) per course

Comments on the course

"Excellent fun and inspiring"
Kate Withers

'A fantastic course, so enjoyable and really helped me to feel more confident about drawing'

'I can draw!'
- Maria Etcheverry Diaz

'Bern is very patient and inspiring'
- Maria Connolly-Maxwell

'I need a lot more practice - bit I have the confidence to try out the techniques on my own now!'