Dive into the expressive world of charcoal with our Charcoal for Beginners Compact Course.

At BeeCreative Studio, we believe that there is an artist in everyone, and that artist only needs a simple guide to get started. Our Beginner’s Charcoal Compact Course is specially designed for those who are new to the world of charcoal drawing or those looking to solidify their foundational drawing skills.
So, if you’re captivated by the rich, velvety textures of charcoal art and dream of creating your own striking drawings but aren’t sure where to begin, then look no further. In this engaging course, you’ll discover the magic of charcoal, and the foundational skills needed to bring your creative visions to life on paper.

Throughout this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of drawing techniques, providing you with practical skills and methods to support your creative projects.

Suitable for individuals of all experience levels – whether you're new to charcoal drawing or a more experienced artist – this fully tutored foundational course brings together essential techniques in a cohesive way, helping you expand your creativity. Starting with the key principles of mark-making and simplifying shapes, the course provides you with a solid skill set to create expressive, well-observed drawings. From still life compositions to natural landscapes, you’ll gain the confidence and tools to bring your artistic visions to life.

Here are the details

Course Structure:

Our fully tutored Charcoal for Beginners Compact Course teaches essential foundational drawing skills so that you can unleash your creativity. This fully guided course covers topics such as:

  • Seeing Shape: Introduction to translating three-dimensional objects into simple shapes before drawing.

  • Mark-Making: Exploring different types of marks and developing control with charcoal pencils and sticks.

  • Understanding Basic Techniques: Learning fundamental techniques such as shading, blending, erasing, and creating texture.

  • Tonal Values: Exploring the use of light and shadow to add depth and dimension to your drawings.

  • Composition: Exploring the principles of composition and design to create visually interesting artwork.

  • Subject Matter Exploration: Experimenting with different subjects such as still life objects (e.g., vases, fruits, ceramics) and natural elements (e.g., leaves, shells, landscapes).

Knowledge required:

  • First-timer/Beginner friendly.

What we will provide:

  •  Charcoal pencils, sticks, and blending tools

  • High-quality drawing paper and fixative

  • Drawing boards and erasers

  • Instructional handbook to take home

  • A selection of still life objects and natural elements to inspire your drawings


How can I book on to the Charcoal for Beginners Course?

We are currently planning a workshop date for this course, please sign up to our mailing list and you will be notified once we have a new date confirmed.