Ushaw Historic House
Woodland Road
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2022-09-23 9:00
2022-09-23 12:00
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Charcoal Drawing Botanicals
Take inspiration from the beautiful Ushaw grounds, and look closely at pattern and texture in natural items such as seed heads, leaves and bark to create your own unique piece of art, inspired by Karl Blossfeldt’s work.
Ushaw Historic House @ Woodland Road, County Durham, Durham, DH7 7DW
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
meet@ushaw.org
Share Take inspiration from the beautiful Ushaw grounds, and look closely at pattern and texture in natural items such as seed heads, leaves and bark to create your own unique piece of art, inspired by Karl Blossfeldt’s work.
There will be the opportunity to experiment with different skills and techniques - black and white charcoal on toned paper, white charcoal on black paper, subtracting tone with erasers possibly using rubbings to create frottage.
Participants can then select their favourite idea to work up into a more sustained piece.
Session hosted by Jayne Blacklock, who is an artist, illustrator and teacher that is based here at Ushaw.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ushaw Historic House
Woodland Road
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is an independent charity set in a majestic estate of 500 acres, hidden for 200 years in the heart of the Durham countryside. A unique heritage and visitor attraction, our glorious Georgian and Victorian Gothic architecture and stunning grounds make Ushaw the perfect place for families to explore and enjoy throughout the seasons.
Discover more about Ushaw by visiting: ushaw.org