November 2024 Workshop led by Dot Black in Edinburgh
Sixteen members of EDGE Textile Artists Scotland took part in a one-day workshop that focused on drawing. In Dot’s description, this was an experimental drawing workshop using natural forms as stimulus, covering a range of drawing exercises using different media and approaches, working up to large scale.
The day started off with a series of quick drawings using A4 paper. We had all brought natural forms with us to get the creative juices flowing. We experimented with a range of techniques, including drawing with the non-dominant hand, continuous line drawing, using charcoal, graphite, inks, pencils and other mark-making equipment. Moving on through the day we increased the size of the drawings and the type of media used. The photos show the range of work produced.
Everybody had a fun time working on our drawings with Dot’s cheerful and positive guidance. Many thanks to Dot, and to Rose Campbell and Alison King for organising the event.