Come gather online for a winter special, a drawing and meditation retreat, Drawing by Candlelight, each of us in the quiet space of our own home or studio, united by the ancient light of the flame, and the modern light of our screen. Drawing in the dark can be a very exciting, liberating experience, allowing you to be totally immersed in the process. Our experience of seeing is what we draw from, and changing the conditions can subtly, or radically, shift our perspective. Like meditation, drawing can make us more aware of our surroundings, can make us sensitive to the present moment. In this workshop we will be sharing the meditative quality, as well as the excitement, of drawing objects lit by flickering candles, shapes shifting, shadows forming and moving. We will start in the daylight, with guided meditation and practical drawing exercises, getting to know the subject, processes and materials. As the light fades into dusk and eventually night, we carry on drawing, enjoying the experience of letting go.

Suggested materials - Charcoal - Let the drawings change in mood as you work loosely with charcoal line and dust on paper - rubbing out glittering details, flickers of a reflection with a rag and eraser, then working back into the shadows with more charcoal. In your own space you can experiment with materials and processes, work on different scales, see what feels right on the night. 

Special introductory price for this workshop is £30

Booking email me to book a space or simply drop in on the day via the Zoom link using the password CANDLE https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOqqrTooHNYxrqcV1UIroJgukcmgwmh_

Payment: bank transfer details will be sent to you on registration or you can pay me on PayPal . Please pay before or ASAP after the workshop