Last week I opened registration for a non-residential course in central London this November and there are only a couple of places left. Details below.

In Scotland, I am offering two options - one for people new to Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and another for those of you who have worked with me before.

5-day Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workshop

2-day Follow-on Workshop

Both the Scotland workshops are residential. This gives you the opportunity to relax and recharge in beautiful surroundings on the shores of Loch Goil (just over an hour from Glasgow Airport or 2.5 hours from Edinburgh airport).

If fear is getting in the way of learning how to draw, . find out more below.

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Don't let fear stop you

Carol Dweck, in her book Mindset explains how it is not talent or abilities that determine success but the way we approach them – with a fixed or a growth mindset. In a fixed mindset we believe our basic qualities such as intelligence or abilities are fixed traits and that talent alone creates success. With a growth mindset we believe that dedication and hard work can develop our abilities.

Everyone can learn to draw if you are willing to learn new skills and acknowledge that this can feel challenging. The more we draw the more we see and the better we become at drawing.

Too often with drawing we get caught up in not looking right – particularly early on in a drawing – and so we give up. We aren’t willing to persevere. If we can let go of outcome and instead just keep going, following the key stages developed by Dr Betty Edwards and Brian Bomeisler and employing the four skills you will learn on the 5-day Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® workshop, the gestalt – the essence of the object/subject – will emerge.

It is worth remembering that we are only going to grow if we are willing to step outside our comfort zone and do something different. There is no better way to activate new brain cells than try something new. Learning a new skill like drawing will do just that.

Everyone is nervous when they arrive on Day 1 but they quickly realise there is no pressure and the course is so well structured that the learning is introduced in stages and then consolidated.

Learning in a small group in a structured friendly and supportive environment makes all the difference. You will learn from each other and having a teacher to guide you and help when you get stuck is crucial.

Plus the intensive and immersive nature of the 5-day workshop will give you lots of practice to consolidate drawing skills.

So my invitation for you is to feel the fear and do it anyway!

5-day Workshop

• 5 days of drawing
• 35 hours of teaching
• includes portfolio of drawing materials and unique Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® tools to support your drawing (RSP £115)
• Supportive and encouraging learning environment

London (non-residential)

WHERE W2 (nearest tube Royal Oak/Bayswater, with Paddington and Queensway within walking distances.

HOW MUCH Course fee £625 including portfolio (RRP £115)

Last places available. Further details on request.

Scotland (residential)

OCTOBER 2024 Monday 21st October (check-in after 4pm) until Sunday 27th October (check out by 10am). The workshop begins Tuesday 22nd October 9.30 and ends by 5-5.30pm Saturday 26th October.
only 2 places left

HOW MUCH Course fee £565 including portfolio (RRP £115) plus accommodation fee in B&B or self-catering apartment. Further details on request.

If you would like further information and to book please reply to this email.

2-Day Follow-on Workshop

This workshop is for you if:

• You have had a break in drawing after the 5-day workshop and are struggling to get back into it.
• You feel you were just getting the hang of the concepts at the end of the 5-day workshop and would like to reinforce and consolidate that learning.
• You are looking for an opportunity to practice and strengthen the drawing skills learned on the 5-day workshop.

October 2024 Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th October 2024 Weds 9 - Sat 12 Oct (Thurs 10 & Fri 11) (Workshop Thursday 10th & Friday 11th October 2024)

November 2024 Friday 1st November - Monday 4th November 2024 (Worskhop Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November)

HOW MUCH Course fee £195 plus accommodation fee in B&B or self-catering apartment. Further details on request.

Note - this workshop is only open to those who have completed the 5-day workshop>

If you would like further information and to book please reply to this email.

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