Art Class: Drawing for Beginners - adult education class

Drawing is one of the most fundamental activities in art, one of the most direct ways in which to transfer what a person sees onto paper. Not only is it an expressive form of art in its own right, it also helps train the eye to look more carefully at the world around us.

On this course you will be introduced to a variety of drawing techniques and materials. This will include drawing from objects and the imagination, and use of pencil, charcoal and pastels amongst other media.

The course is interactive, so you will be asked to bring in objects to draw, and it is entirely practical, and so you will be trying your hand at drawing and painting from the very first session. In all of this you will be encouraged to experiment with a range of approaches, from accurate studies through to more individual and expressive forms of drawing.

The weekly programme will be tailored by the tutor to reflect group dynamics and individual progress, with structured projects to support the development of drawing skills and creative confidence.

This is an adult education course open to everyone. No previous experience is necessary.

The maximum group size for this course is 12 participants.

Reading material or special equipment needed

Participants must supply their own art materials. Details will be sent to you before the start of the course.

Term dates

•  Summer Term: week beginning 27 April 2026 until week ending 3 July 2026 (no class on Bank Holiday Mondays)

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course please contact the tutor, Marianne Walker at mwal23@hotmail.com

If you have any questions about enrolment please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded

Attendance Certificate

Successful completion of this course leads to the award of an Imperial College attendance certificate

Terms and conditions apply to all enrolments to this course. Please read them before enrolment