Drawing workshops designed for the people who say: “Oh, I cant even draw a straight line!” or for those who loved art at one point and are looking for a way to reconnect with that part of themselves.
I am an artist that studied BA FA (Painting) at the University of Cape Town. For much of my time in London, I’ve worked as an editor and lifestyle writer (Whilst doing some form of art or another in parallel). Three years ago I committed to transforming my life into living as a full-time artist.
As a way of finding my voice I engaged in a highly rigorous drawing practice, and drew every day for over 600 days, then shared to Instagram. @gordonglynjones
Through this process, I begun to create a completely alternative fantasy universe. My workshops share what I learned on this incredible journey.
In the workshops I show, through drawing, how absolutely anyone can open the creative conduits of the mind, in unexpected and exhilarating ways.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE WORKSHOPS?
I am an artist that studied BA FA (Painting) at the University of Cape Town. For much of my time in London, I’ve worked as an editor and lifestyle writer (Whilst doing some form of art or another in parallel). Three years ago I committed to transforming my life into living as a full-time artist.
As a way of finding my voice I engaged in a highly rigorous drawing practice, and drew every day for over 600 days, then shared to Instagram. @gordonglynjones
Through this process, I begun to create a completely alternative fantasy universe. My workshops share what I learned on this incredible journey.
In the workshops I show, through drawing, how absolutely anyone can open the creative conduits of the mind, in unexpected and exhilarating ways.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE WORKSHOPS?
- Drawing workshops designed for the people who say: “Oh, I cant even draw a straight line!” or for those who loved art at one point and are looking for a way to reconnect with that part of themselves.
- We have a playful conversation surrounding our childhood conditioning re: ‘creativity’.
- Put big fat pencils into people’s hands and set them free on big surfaces for a while!
- Play drawing games, that allow people to let go of looking good and perfectionism.
- Share ways of dissolving creative road-blocks through music, movement and play.
- Demonstrate how to include cooperation, connectivity and ‘team’ as part of creative vitality.
- At the end, each person gets a notebook and people agree to do a drawing every day for seven days after. The images are shared in a closed social network.
QUOTES FROM PAST WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Jennifer Thompson- (Barrister, 32). “Thanks for an amazing day. I loved the dailies after. You’re such a good teacher.”
Murray Roussell - (Finance, 37). “It was a super special experience and I have literally told everyone about it, showed them the photos and told them about the 7-day challenge, and as you know I was in such a good mood and so passionate about it that I landed a date hours after … I can't think of a better testimonial than that!”
Elina Katavan - (Yoga instructor, 39). “At first I was a little nervous about my skills, but with your patience and listening, very soon it really didn’t matter. Such a fun day.”
Jennifer Thompson- (Barrister, 32). “Thanks for an amazing day. I loved the dailies after. You’re such a good teacher.”
Murray Roussell - (Finance, 37). “It was a super special experience and I have literally told everyone about it, showed them the photos and told them about the 7-day challenge, and as you know I was in such a good mood and so passionate about it that I landed a date hours after … I can't think of a better testimonial than that!”
Elina Katavan - (Yoga instructor, 39). “At first I was a little nervous about my skills, but with your patience and listening, very soon it really didn’t matter. Such a fun day.”
DEDICATED DRAWING MASTER CLASSES - For students looking to turbo-charge their drawing skills.
I run classes for high-school students who are looking to improve their skills / prepare for exams.
The age groups I work with are:
I run classes for high-school students who are looking to improve their skills / prepare for exams.
The age groups I work with are:
- 12-14 (London in person classes - 2 hrs - Weekly on Fridays 4-6pm).
- 15-18 (Online classes - 1 hr).
To register interest - please email me at: contact@gordonglyn-jones.com