Ink Drawing - Mansfield Central Library - Adult Learning

Mansfield Central Library, Mansfield

Date	2 June - 7 July 2025
Sessions	Mondays: 9:30am - 12:30pm
No. sessions	6
Venue	Mansfield Central Library, Mansfield View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 15
Cost	FREE - £63

About this course

This course is designed for learners of all levels who wish to explore the timeless and versatile medium of ink. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this course offers a comprehensive and hands-on approach to mastering ink drawing.

Learn the essential techniques, including line work, shading, and texturing. Guided by an experienced tutor, you will learn drawing techniques as well as watercolour painting techniques. Discover the variety of pens, brushes, and papers best suited for ink drawing. Experiment with different styles and approaches, from traditional to contemporary. Work on individual and group projects to apply what you've learned in a supportive environment.

Artist research and examples of ink drawing
Practice value studies
Surface preparation and sketching
Rules of composition
Drawing and Painting techniques
Study different subjects every session

Resources required:

Acrylic / Watercolor paper/sketch pad
White gesso
A range of synthetic paint brushes
Photo reference
Pencils
Pens
India ink
Watercolour paint or acrylic ink
Red (Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red,
Yellow (Lemon and Cadmiun Yellow),
Blue (Ultramarine, and Cerulean),
Magenta , Turquoise, Titanium white

The art materials are to be discussed during the first session of the course when the tutor will cover the topic.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING, AND
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: