The Art of Charcoal: Light, Shadow & Form with Leigh Walker

Ready to get your hands delightfully messy and unleash your creativity?

Join us for a lively 2.5 hour charcoal drawing taster led by the inspiring artist and teacher Leigh D Walker. Leigh believes that strong drawing skills are the foundation of every art practice.

In this playful, skill‑building session, you’ll dive into the expressive world of charcoal as you explore:
•     Tonal values and how to make your drawings come alive
•     Subtractive eraser techniques for sculpting light
•     Blending and shading for depth and atmosphere
•     Still life drawing that trains your eye and sharpens your technique

Charcoal is wonderfully versatile — soft and subtle one moment, bold and dramatic the next — and Leigh guides you through it all with warmth, clarity and a great sense of fun.

It’s hands‑on, creative, a little bit messy, and completely absorbing. Bring an apron plus your curiosity, and discover just how exciting charcoal can be!