Illustrating a Narrative
Course Overview
Illustration is the art of storytelling through images.
It creates a subtext for words, evokes emotion, and, like theatre, offers a glimpse into another dimension beyond the written page.
In this two-week course, illustrator Nettie will guide participants in developing perceptual, imaginative, and technical skills to illustrate a story, poem, personal prose, book cover, children’s book, essay, graphic novel, travel diary, or personal narrative project.
What to Expect:
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In the first session, participants will experiment with different illustration techniques such as watercolour, collage, monoprinting, and stamping through demonstrations and short exercises designed to spark imagination and visual storytelling. The second half of the class will focus on developing ideas for individual projects. Participants will be asked to prepare a rough sketch of their final project as homework.
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The second session will be dedicated to individual project work, with one-on-one feedback, demonstrations, and guidance tailored to each participant’s needs.
Participants are asked to bring an idea for a narrative they would like to illustrate to the first class (e.g. a children’s story, travel story, favourite book, poem, song lyrics, diary entry, dedication, or quote).
Techniques Covered:
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Watercolour
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Acrylic
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Collage
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Photomontage
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Pen & Ink
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Monoprinting
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Pencils
Course Dates:
Term 4 runs from Sunday 16 November – Sunday 23 November
Materials:
An A4 sketchbook, 2B and 4B pencils, eraser, scissors, and glue stick are required for every class. Additional materials will be advised week by week, depending on the techniques covered.
Materials
- As techniques that will be taught and demonstrated will vary, participants will be advised after the first session what materials will be required the following week.
- An A4 sketch book and 2B and 4B pencils, an eraser, scissors and a glue stick will be required for every class.
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