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September 18, 2017

Registration now open for 2018 courses in the UK

I'm delighted to announce registration is open for next year's 5-day Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® workshops in the UK. Learning to draw as an adult may feel impossible but it's not!

"All my friends and colleagues can't believe what we achieved after only 5 days. Really all the credit to you for the fantastic job you did."

You will probably find the workshop challenging at times but likewise you will find it rewarding too. It is rare that we are brave enough to learn something new as adults but we can get so much out of it. Learning to draw is actually about learning to see so the course has the potential to open up many different opportunities beyond drawing alone. If you are up for the challenge then book your place now!

Drawing is a skill that can be learned. You can learn to draw in as little as 5 days. Whether you are a complete beginner or perhaps you would just like to develop your skills and confidence, particularly at drawing from life, then this 5-day Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® workshop is for you.

Courses are held in central London and north Wales (you can find out more about courses in the USA and the rest of the world at the end of the newsletter). In this newsletter you will find:

  • Information about the content 5-day Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® course, devised by Dr. Betty Edwards.

  • UK Courses Details of 2018 workshops

  • Five reasons to learn to draw as an adult Find out more about what you can gain by learning a new skill later in life.

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Anna Black
Certified Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® instructor, operating under license from Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® Inc (www.drawright.com)


UK COURSE DATES 2018

If you've always wanted to learn to draw, Dr. Betty Edwards' Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® 5-day intensive course is a proven technique for teaching drawing - particularly to those people who swear they could never be taught to draw! This course is taught in the UK by Anna Black, certified and licensed by Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® Inc.

Anna teaches in the UK in central London (Little Venice), non-residential, and North Wales, near Bangor, (residential).
  • The course lasts for 5 days (9.30am-5.30pm) and includes 35 hours of teaching and The Drawing Portfolio (RRP over £80).

  • The cost for the course and all materials is £525. There is an additional charge for board and accommodation on the residential courses.

  • The contents of the Drawing Portfolio were designed by Dr Betty Edwards and Brian Bomeisler. It includes all the materials you will need for the course, including drawing tools unique to Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain®. These unique tools were developed by Brian Bomeisler based on those used by the Old Masters. The Portfolio and its contents are yours to take home and keep.


CENTRAL LONDON
Amadeus Centre, 50 Shirland Road, Little Venice, London W9 2JA (Nearest tube: Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo line))


WHEN?

  • Monday 26th March to Friday 30th March 2018
    • early bird discount for bookings paid in full by 18th December 2017

  • Monday 21st to Friday 25th May 2018
    • early bird discount bookings paid in full by 30th January 2018

  • Monday 17th to Friday 21st September 2018
    • early bird discount bookings paid in full by 1st April 2018

  • Monday 5th to Friday 9th November 2018
    • early bird discount for bookings paid in full by 31st May 2018

    HOW MUCH? £525 including all drawing and learning materials in the Portfolio
    £50 discount (£475) for early bird bookings, see expiry dates for individual courses.


    NORTH WALES
    Trigonos, Nantlle, North Wales (nearest train station is Bangor)


    WHEN? Saturday 21st July to Thursday 26th July 2018
    This course is residential although non-residential options are available.

    HOW MUCH? £525 plus accommodation and full board
    £50 discount (£475) for early bird bookings paid in full by 28th February 2018

    The Course Fee does not include accommodation or full board. There is an additional cost for this which varies depending on the room. (£465 for 5 nights full board for single ensuite to £440 for 5 nights full board twin ensuite. Some rooms with shared facilities at a lower price may be available.



    UNIQUE PORTFOLIO OF MATERIALS

    On every course you will be given a Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Portfolio® with unique tools designed by Dr Betty Edwards and Brian Bomeisler. This contains all the materials you will need for the course plus learning materials including a dvd. You can find out more here

    UNITED STATES
    If you are interested in purchasing the portfolio separately or for courses in the United States with Brian Bomeisler or courses elsewhere in the world, please click here

    COURSE FEEDBACK



    You can read some participant feedback and a more indepth account of one participant's experience here

    Read what the media and other people have thought of Betty Edwards' Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain® course here ( a new window will open)

    Five reasons to learn how to draw as an adult

    Did you know that learning a new skill such as drawing as an adult has benefits that go far beyond the skill itself?
      1) Use it or lose it Slow down the cognitive effects of ageing. Learning something new activates new neural pathways in the brain and strengthens existing ones. Studies have shown that engaging in a new activity that is challenging improves memory.
      2) Expand your social circle Learning something new widens our social network introducing us to new people. Drawing can open up connections face-to-face through ongoing groups and classes as well as online – the world is yours to connect with!
      3) Boost your confidence Realising we are never too old to learn something new boosts our confidence in other areas of life.
      4) Improve your critical thinking skills Many of us are very ‘left-brained’ with high verbal and analytical skills. However neglected ‘right-brain’ skills are equally important for critical thinking so redressing this balance enables us to access ideas and wisdom that are not available to us at a verbal conscious level.
      5) Have fun and relax your mind Drawing is a great way to switch off a busy mind so whether you are working or retired, learning to draw will nourish your creative side.

    So why not step outside your comfort zone and try something different – learning to draw is actually about learning to see. We learn to see as an artist sees – how exciting is that!

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