Make Tools – Make Marks
Learn how to make your own artist tools, and disrupt your creative process!
A self-paced course that will transform your approach to drawing.
About this course
It is easy to get stuck in a rut, to make the same marks. I found myself in the same position a few years ago, I tried all the usual things; drawing with my non-dominant hand, contour drawing buying lots of different pens and media. But it was only when I started making my own tools that my mark-making grew in both confidence and expressive quality.
This course will show you how to make and use over 25 different mark-making tools so that you can experience the delights of mark-making. With 1-2 hours of video and details of materials.
Putting marks on paper in this way helps to keep our painting loose, increases confidence in the processes we use without the pressure that traditional drawing demands. I have written a blog post about my journey, and why I feel it is so important to disrupt our process. You can read it here.
This was the first course I created in 2020. For a limited time only I am offering it to you at HALF PRICE!
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“I love the detail and thoroughness of your explanations and demos. So well thought through and taking nothing for granted.” Alan
What this course is not
This course will not teach you how to draw, perspective, shading etc. There are plenty of YouTube videos available to learn technical graphic skills.
It also won’t teach you how to make tools professionally, or even particularly well! This is an experimental approach to get you making marks quickly…. if you get hooked you can go back and refine your tool making skills. Whilst I will show you a number of ways to approach making tools, I hope the process of doing so will ignite ideas for your own inventions.
Why choose me to teach you?
I am a highly qualified and experienced tutor…but more than that I can teach, teach well and I love it! I hope this will be one of many workshops you take with me, all we be exciting, thought provoking and packed with information. I am known for my endless curiosity and hope that “What if….?” becomes your mantra too!
Find out more about me here.
Course FAQs
WHEN DOES THIS COURSE START?
This is a Level 1 course which means it can be started as soon as you sign up. On enrollment, you will be provided with access to all content immediately. You can work through the classes at your own pace.
S THERE TUTOR INTERACTION
The course content is very comprehensive so you shouldn’t need any help but you can always email me at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk if you have a question.
CAN I PAY IN ANY CURRENCY?
Of course! The payment is set in GDP as I am in the UK but when you pay it will convert to your own currency.
Payments are made via Stripe, a safe and secure payment platform, using a debit or credit card.
HOW DO I ACCESS THE COURSE?
You will be asked to register on the teaching platform Ruzuku. That is where the course content lives.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
I cover a lot of ground but the videos are edited in such a way that the total running time is only 1-2 hours and this is broken down into chunks. Perfect for busy lives. The classes also come with lifetime access.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT?
The classes are delivered in video format via the online platform Ruzuku. There is also additional written content in the form of downloadable PDF’s
WHAT INTERNET CONNECTION WILL I NEED?
To get the most out of the class you need to have a high speed internet connection and newer computer or mobile device that is equipped to stream video off of the internet.
WHAT LEVEL ARE THE COURSES?
These classes on this course are Level 1 and are suitable for anyone who has an interest in creating, beginners and more advanced artists alike
DO I NEED ALL OF THE SUPPLIES?
No, I encourage you to work with what you have and adapt the classes to suit your needs. I am all for mixing things up and experimenting with materials! There is a supplies list for each workshops but many students find it helpful to watch the Level 1 workshops through first and then decide on their supplies choices.
IS THERE AN ONLINE COMMUNITY?
Yes, all class participants have the option of joining the Level 1 Gallery Forum which is on the Ruzuku site. There you can share your work if you wish to do so and see the work by other students. The Gallery is divided into sections for each Level 1 course so you can take a look and see what else is going on, There is no tutor interaction on level 1 workshops but I pop in ! You will also receive support from your fellow artists.
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?
I do not offer refunds for self-paced courses as the course descriptions give a very full account of the content, but in the unlikely event you have booked a course that is not right for you let me know BEFORE you start accessing the content. please email to discuss it at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk. You can find my full Terms & Conditions here.