Seeking a higher purpose
At present, in the fine arts institution setting, little is handed on from teacher to student in drawing and painting. As a result students spend long hours working alone, reinventing the wheel.
Building a discipline, through routine, strengthens a work ethic, allowing students to develop the playfulness essential to practice. In this way creativity can be harnessed, rather than chasing the ever shifting goal of the ‘avant-garde’.
Our intention is to advance the teaching of drawing and painting, providing solid training in strategies and procedures for developing work. We offer a wide range of classes for all students, whether you’re an experienced artist taking your work to a new level, a student currently studying in one of the local art institutions, or a beginner interested in finding your hand, the Drawing Studio is a resource for all.
Studying craft in pursuit of art
"Drawing is undervalued. It is likened to sketching by most. In fact its range is such that as an analytical tool it gave rise to science (Leonardo), gave history its written record (pictograph to symbol) and in the realm of ideas drawing has given shape to thoughts and feelings – in the spiritual realm.
Learning to draw is no different from learning to speak, write, compose and play music, or any other activity by which expression is given to ideas. Keep an open mind to its many possibilities and thus to your own practice of it as an instrument of limitless power in the realm of ideas and feelings."
Deane G. Keller 2000
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Wellington School of Drawing
166a Cuba Street
Wellington
Aotearoa
022 5970 437