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Laurie Steen

Workshop
Art

charcoal, pens, pencils, graphite and other
materials the pupils drew blindfolded onto
Fabriano paper, using objects which they had not
visually seen but utilised their sense of touch and
smell to imagine the object on the paper.
The scholars explored drawing at different
paces, faster and slower, they experimented
with drawing using graphite attached to a stick
to loosen their control over their drawing and
investigate mark making in a different way.
Using natural forms and spotlights the pupils
also explored their perception of light and
The scholars from Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 shadow and the relationship between different
took part in a drawing workshop run by artist objects on paper, they drew from memory and
Laurie Steen. Laurie introduced the scholars to at different scales. The pupils worked hard and
the idea of conveying emotion through their said it was a very positive experience for them
drawing, using their personal response to a each producing individual pieces to inform their
particular form to influence the way they drew onward practice.
it. This idea also extended to considering their
choice of materials and how different materials
represented the marks the pupils wished to
make. Laurie also encouraged scholars to
explore this concept by isolating their experience
of an object through limiting the senses. Using