In this beginners’ charcoal drawing workshop, artist Kathryn Wadel will guide you through simple drawing exercises and demonstrate how she combines them in her drawing practice. You’ll learn helpful tips and techniques using com-pressed, powdered, raw and artist-made charcoals, kneaded erasers, blending stumps, household items and more!
Open to beginners.
Ages 13 to 99.
*This workshop is recorded (you will receive the video link 48 to 72 hours after the workshop)
Part 1 : Get to Know Your Tools and Techniques
In part one, Kathryn will introduce you to drawing materials, including visual examples of their applications. She’ll guide you through exercises to test the tools, create gradient scales, as well as to learn mark-making and expressive line work.
Part 2 : Combining Techniques and Drawing Practice
In part two, Kathryn will demonstrate how she combines these techniques to create a simple landscape drawing using charcoal on paper. She’ll share her artistic approach and helpful tips for drawing using charcoal. Participants are welcome to practice combining the techniques to create a personalized drawing.
List of materials to bring:
✓ Charcoal (compressed sticks, raw or handmade)
✓ White or gum eraser
✓ Kneaded eraser
✓ Pencil sharpener
✓ Sketchbook or drawing paper
✓ Blending stumps
✓ Small paint brush
✓ Facial tissue
✓ Cotton swabs
✓ Ruler
✓ Small cup of water
