Drawing the Garden in Charcoal

Saturday 3 October, 10am-4pm

Spend a creative day in the garden with charcoal artist Tansy Lee Moir.

In this accessible one-day workshop she will share some of the artistic approaches and ecological knowledge she’s gathered in her 15 years of drawing trees. Find out how to read the stories written in their forms and enjoy learning to capture their shapes as we walk, talk and draw in the grounds.

We’ll also be taking inspiration from shapes and textures of Forgan’s garden in autumn. Working both outdoors and in the studio with willow charcoal sticks and powder, you’ll be encouraged to draw freely in response to your surroundings. After some time drawing quickly and loosely from the garden’s plants, structures, borders and details, you’ll then be guided to develop these into your own studio pieces.

Expect a focused and energising day spent connecting with the natural world to produce your own expressive charcoal artworks.

More Information

No experience is necessary – you will be supported and challenged to progress from where you are.

All materials will be provided, along with a full list of what we use.

Please wear something you don’t mind getting dusty and warm layers.

Tea/coffee is provided, please bring a packed lunch.

About the tutor

Edinburgh based artist Tansy Lee Moir has been perfecting her charcoal techniques for the last 15 years, focusing her drawing practice on capturing the movement and growth of old trees. After a rewarding career in Community Arts, Learning and Development, she now works full-time as an artist and educator, exhibiting and teaching across the UK. She has had seven solo exhibitions, curated and participated in many group shows and has work in private collections internationally.