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Drawing Techniques for Beginners - Caroline Foote

15 November 2025

All materials provided for the workshop.

(Please bring a packed lunch with you).

 

What to expect from your workshop:

 

We will be using graphite and charcoal pencils, ink pens for sketching.  Looking at what equipment you can use to improve your drawing skills, for blending and shading, how to elevate your skills to the next level.  Practice tips to help you developed your skills from beginner level, enabling progress and development.

 

Using ink pens and what you need to get started.  Tips and techniques on how to build texture into subjects, shapes etc for drawing and sketching.  Practice exercises to build confidence using pens.

 

We will spend time looking at what type of paper to use for different mediums, and how it impacts on your drawing.  Erasers are an important tool when using pencil, we will explore the different types and when to use them.

 

Throughout the day Caroline will incorporate picture composition, perspective and how to add depth to your drawings.  This is a relaxed and informal workshop, with the emphasis on enabling your progression in drawing.

 

 

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Birnam Arts
Station Road
Birnam Dunkeld
PH8 0DS
admin@birnamarts.com
Tel: 01350 727 674

Entrance

Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

Highlights

Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!

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Lovely wee cafe with amazing service. Been here 3 times now and always notice how friendly and upbeat the staff are. The coffee and cake is top notch also. Will definitely be back the next time I head to Dunkeld!

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Unfortunately our lift is currently out of order. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working hard to get it back up and running as soon as possible. 

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