Department of Prints and Drawings
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
Antoine Watteau. Head of a Young Woman, in Profile and in Full Face. 1684 - 1721
Welcome to a special place within the British Museum - the Department of Prints and Drawings, where you will be given a unique opportunity to copy and learn from the artists of the past.
No reproduction can capture the subtlety and beauty of a physical work of art. Those who wish to enrich their drawing practice must experience artworks first-hand to understand the vast amount of knowledge required to breathe life into a drawing.
Find a drawing that you love from the selection offered especially for you and create a master copy. This is an exclusive visit accompanied by NEAC and ROI member Julia Hawkins who will be on hand to assist students with helpful advice and guidance. Numbers are limited to just nine visitors, anyone wishing to join the group should sign up soon.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Julia Hawkins is an exhibiting painter and tutor with long term experience particularly in portraiture. She regularly teaches drawing and oil painting in Surrey as well as in London.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a hardback drawing pad (A4 or A3 size white or toned paper) and a few graphite or chalk pencils that have been sharpened beforehand. Please note no other art materials or equipment will be allowed to be taken into the Print Room.
DATE AND TIME
Friday 19 April 2024
10:45 – 16:00