Drawing from nature
Booking Details
Event details
Explore drawing materials and techniques in this drawing art workshop inspired by nature.
Join artist Stephen Newton as he shows you the basics of sketching using lead and graphite and coloured pencils, and pastels.
This workshop encourages you to explore your artistic style, with a focus on freedom and creative expression. You’ll bring your creativity to life, build confidence in your drawing skills, and develop your artistic voice.
The workshop begins with an exploration of mark-making, drawing media, and colour.
With guidance from Stephen, you’ll produce a folio of botanical drawings and compositions using the art and botanical materials provided. Over the course of the workshop you will explore illustration, still life, pattern making, and abstraction.
Inspired by your imagination and personal designs, your folio will include A4 and A3 size drawings in black and white and colour.
About the facilitator
Stephen Newton has been a Brisbane-based artist and educator for over 40 years.
He has exhibited his sculpture and works on paper in Australia and abroad. He also has artwork held in the Queensland Art Gallery’s permanent collection.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching, a Master of Arts in Visual Art and a PHD in Visual Art/Sculpture.
Stephen has designed, fabricated and installed large-scale public art projects across Australia.
Stephen enjoys collaboration. He often works with public, private, and First Nation stakeholders to develop artistic projects that embrace place, community, and the environment. Learn more about Stephen by visiting his website at www.newtonsculpture.com
Key learning outcomes
Drawing from nature
Learn to draw while celebrating the colour and energy of spring in Moreton Bay at this botanical drawing art workshop. Join artist Stephen Newton as he shows you the basics of sketching using lead and graphite and coloured pencils, and pastels. This workshop encourages you to explore your artistic style, with a focus on freedom and creative expression. You’ll bring your creativity to life, build confidence in your drawing skills, and develop your artistic voice.
The workshop begins with an exploration of mark-making, drawing media, and colour.
With guidance from Stephen, you’ll produce a folio of botanical drawings and compositions.
This can explore illustration, still life, pattern making, or abstraction.
Inspired by your imagination and personal designs, your folio will include A4 and A3 size drawings in black and white and colour.
Learning Outcome Details:
Visual Arts Mark-making, drawing media exploration, colour use, observation, composition, creative expression, personal style, botanical illustration, pattern, still life, abstraction, folio development.
English Descriptive language, visual literacy, reflective thinking, art vocabulary (line, shape, colour, texture), imaginative response, discussing artistic choices.
General Capabilities Critical and creative thinking, fine motor development, personal expression, attention to detail, confidence building, communication and reflection.
Additional Information
A Visual Art incursion. Half an hour set required, 15 minutes clean up. Tables and chairs are required, Cost based on minimum of 10 students for 2 hours delivery including travel and art materials. Workshop costs lessen with more than 6 students e.g. 20 students=$10 each student.
Contact Stephen Newton for Drawing from nature
About the Artist
A visual artist, sculptor and educator based in Meanjin. Demonstrated experience in, and available for artist in residence, guest artist, workshops, demonstrations of all sculpture, drawing and mixed media techniques.
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