Charcoal Drawing Discovery Day

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Charcoal is an ancient and versatile drawing material, but it is one which can sometimes feel difficult to handle. In this one-day workshop, artist Tansy Lee Moir will show you some of the different approaches she uses in her charcoal drawings, guiding you to:

• Develop your own charcoal mark making vocabulary, using novel tools and techniques to manipulate this expressive medium.
• Create lively line drawings with volume and texture.
• Explore ways of working with charcoal powder in a reductive, tonal approach.
• Be inspired by carefully chosen examples from historical and contemporary artists.
• Learn how drawings vary on different surfaces and how to preserve your work.

Working from natural objects, photo references and abstract prompts, this workshop will give you the time and space to discover what you most enjoy about drawing with charcoal.

• No previous charcoal drawing experience is necessary – you will be supported and challenged to progress from where you are.
• All materials will be provided, along with a full list of what we use.
• Please wear something you don’t mind getting messy.
• Tea/coffee is provided and there is an area to eat a packed lunch.
• The Big Studio is part of the Outer Spaces Scotland network. Detailed venue information will be emailed prior to the workshop.

Edinburgh based artist Tansy Lee Moir has been perfecting her charcoal techniques for the last 15 years, focusing her drawing practice on capturing the movement and growth of old trees. After a career in Community Arts, Learning and Development, she now works full-time as an artist and educator, exhibiting and teaching across the UK. She has had seven solo exhibitions, curated and participated in many group shows and has work in private collections around the UK, Europe and the USA.