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Drawing for Improvers at York Minster
This course focuses on drawing through the exploration of York Minster and its treasures. We will also work from the wonderful collection of artefacts located in the Old Palace.

Over the ten weeks, we will focus upon improving your range of skills in observational drawing through the exploration of these sources, looking in particular at line, tone, form and composition.

We will also explore how as artists we can develop our own sense of style and voice, creating more personal drawings using the Minster as a key source.

Lessons will include instruction on basic techniques, exploring the work of other artists and looking at the different approaches which can be taken in architectural-based drawing.

Teaching and learning will be based on a variety of methods, and these will include short tutor presentations, discussions, and one-to-one personalised guidance.

Throughout the course, learners will practise and experiment with techniques in a supportive and friendly environment.
Prosp User 3
This course is aimed at improvers wishing to develop their skills.

Not all areas in the Minster are easily accessible, but alternative drawing areas can be offered.
Prosp User 4
You will need to bring an A3 sketchbook or paper.

You will also need to bring along materials that are easy to transport, such as graphite pencils (for instance 2H, HB, 2B, 6B), willow charcoal, putty rubber, white chalk, charcoal pencil and masking tape.

Any further materials needed will be discussed in the sessions.
Prosp User 5
There is no class on Tuesday 29 October 2024 (half-term holidays).

This course takes place in the studio space at The Old Palace as well as York Minster itself. For the first session, we will meet at the Old Palace Studio.

A link to a map of the Minster and its grounds and buildings is available here.

Please note that the Minster has no parking available. There are bike racks and a number of buses that stop nearby.
Prosp User 6
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
The course provides learners with skills for self-improvement, which could lead to further study with us or another provider such as York College. It could also provide a pathway towards self-employment.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/MH2
17/09/2024
26/11/2024
13:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
Rachael Burnett
155.00
£155 if in receipt of the State Pension; £35 if in receipt of certain means-tested benefits