Experimental Drawing (Sept – Dec)
This ten-week course invites students to explore a wide range of materials and approaches to drawing. We work expressively and playfully with a variety of drawing tools including sticks, inks, felt pens, wire, collage, pencils, charcoal and rubbers. Working mostly from observation, we use strategies that train the eye to see in new ways.
Each session is self-contained and focusses on a different aspect such as line, tone, texture, composition and colour. We look at artists both current and historic for inspiration. For one session we will go out of the studio and draw on location.
Suitable for all levels including beginners. Everyone can enjoy drawing.
Student comment about the tutor:
It’s a wonderful class, it has inspired me to start doing my art work at home again. Rachel is an inspiring teacher. We’ve explored so many different techniques, some new to me. I like it that it can be challenging (in a positive way) and that Rachel introduces artists to illustrate the sessions. She also encourages the students to look at each other’s work and to discuss our approaches and feelings. I look forward to being in the studio!
Image by former student
N.B. No class 31 October.
Phoenix Art Space is a registered charity.
When you purchase a ticket for one of our courses, you’re directly supporting our work. We work hard to keep our prices as low as possible so our courses remain inclusive.
If you’re able to support us further, we warmly welcome donations via our website.
All materials are provided for sessions that take place in the studio. Students will need sketchbooks and some portable drawing materials when we go out and draw on location.
Rachel Cohen studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne.
This ten-week course invites students to explore a wide range of materials and approaches to drawing. We work expressively and playfully with a variety of drawing tools including sticks, inks, felt pens, wire, collage, pencils, charcoal and rubbers. Working mostly from observation, we use strategies that train the eye to see in new ways.
Each session is self-contained and focusses on a different aspect such as line, tone, texture, composition and colour. We look at artists both current and historic for inspiration. For one session we will go out of the studio and draw on location.
Suitable for all levels including beginners. Everyone can enjoy drawing.
Student comment about the tutor:
It’s a wonderful class, it has inspired me to start doing my art work at home again. Rachel is an inspiring teacher. We’ve explored so many different techniques, some new to me. I like it that it can be challenging (in a positive way) and that Rachel introduces artists to illustrate the sessions. She also encourages the students to look at each other’s work and to discuss our approaches and feelings. I look forward to being in the studio!
Image by former student
N.B. No class 31 October.
Phoenix Art Space is a registered charity.
When you purchase a ticket for one of our courses, you’re directly supporting our work. We work hard to keep our prices as low as possible so our courses remain inclusive.
If you’re able to support us further, we warmly welcome donations via our website.
All materials are provided for sessions that take place in the studio. Students will need sketchbooks and some portable drawing materials when we go out and draw on location.
Rachel Cohen studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne.
Course Details
- 26 September - 5 December 2025
- 10 Friday mornings 10:00 - 13:00
- Red Room, Phoenix Art Space
- 10 Sessions
- 8 Maximum Attendees
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