Whether you’ve always wanted to draw, have lapsed and want to find your way back, or are simply looking for some dedicated creative time, this course offers a genuinely relaxed space to develop your practice. There’s no pressure to produce certain results — just the time, support and techniques to help you draw with more confidence and enjoyment.

Through observational drawing exercises, you’ll learn to really look at what’s in front of you and translate it onto the page. Each session introduces different techniques and approaches, building your skills gently and giving you a toolkit you can take away and use independently.

Ann and Miranda bring very different backgrounds to the course — and between them, a remarkable breadth of experience. Expect fun, engaging exercises designed to get you drawing freely and unselfconsciously, alongside technical guidance for those who want to dig deeper.

This course is open to all levels — complete beginners and returning drawers alike are warmly welcome.

Ann Sun is an illustrator, lecturer, painter and content creator living in Cambridge. She runs online art courses on various topics and worked as a guest lecturer at Anglia Ruskin. She’s illustrated a couple of books from the Oxford Reading Tree series. Ann’s approach to art is experimental and DIY-based, resulting in exciting and surprising results. https://www.instagram.com/drawmakemake

Miranda Stenhouse has a degree in Textile Design and experience working in the fashion industry, specialising in knitwear. She has also taught in primary education for 10 years and is part of the Learning team at Kettle’s Yard, while continuing to develop her personal art practice.

A complementary sketchbook for each participant is included in the booking fees. All other materials will be provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own tools or images for inspiration.

Places are limited, keeping the group small and the atmosphere unhurried.

£150 for 5 week course

Please note there are no sessions on Mondays 4th and 25th May, and on Thursday 28th May.