Freehand Creative Form Drawing
“It is the act of drawing that educates, not the result…drawings are a visual record of the processes that produced them”
-Rosemary Gebert, Form Drawing Educator
The focus of the class is to develop awareness and aptitude via focused freehand drawing of varying forms; defining symmetrical forms and patterns in space (eg forward, backwards, up, down etc) and with colour. Shapes and patterns are hand drawn using drawing materials such as pencils, crayons, chalk, paint etc on media such as paper, chalkboard, concrete etc. For children, these concrete experiences of drawing form help create a real and firm foundation for the later development of geometrical concepts and accompanying maths.
The class is suitable for ages 7yrs - 99 plus.
What can I expect for my child in a class?
This is a dynamic kids group class which also develops individual skills. A typical kids class will include age- appropriate group warm up games, followed by freehand drawing exercises.
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Attention adults: it can also be very useful therapeutically and for expanding skills development in freehand drawing and perceptional analysis. Separate Adult only classes can be considered.
All materials included in a class.
Freehand Creative Form Drawing exercises support, develop and extend ability in the following:
Fine motor skills, co-ordination and dexterity.
Perceptions of contrast, rhythm and structure.
Flexibility in thinking.
Creativity and Imagination.
Awareness of geometry, inherent mathematical proportion, and spatial arrangement.
*please note*
This class is a skill and awareness developmental experience, and like any well -acquired skill takes time and application to master - the journey being rewarding itself.
The purpose of this class is not primarily or firsthand to present an outwardly attractive picture; new capability and inspiring pieces of artwork become the eventual natural outcome...
Some salvaged sample photos of past student work:
