Sketching for Sanity: Drawing for Non-Drawers
Discover the joys of self-expression in a drawing class for non-drawers, with artist Marco Luccio.
Time & Location
31 Aug 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
Want to try drawing but not sure you have the skills, or don’t know where to start? Join artist Marco Luccio at a relaxed workshop designed to introduce non-drawers to sketching as a practice for health and happiness.Sketching for Sanity,
In this laidback 90-minute session, Marco will walk participants through a series of fun and experimental exercises designed to kindle creativity, reset understandings of what ‘making art’ can look like, and break down mental barriers that prevent people from starting or maintaining a creative habit. The goal is simple: don’t worry about drawing ‘well’, just focus on putting pencil to paper!
By leaving pressure at the door, participants can focus solely on drawing for fun and happiness, coming away with a newfound appreciation and enjoyment of sketching for wellbeing, and foundational skills to continue learning.
Materials to bring
Sketchbook – maximum size A3
Greylead pencils – 2B preferred
Sharpener
Eraser
Other information
Due to limited capacity, pre-booking is required – secure your spot below.
This workshop is free with the cost of Museum general entry ($12 general, $7 concession). Hellenic Museum Members go free – log into your online account to access Member ticket prices.
As this workshop is centred on sketching for wellbeing, content on technical skills is limited. For a similar workshop with more emphasis on technical skills, see .Hour of Power: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
About Marco Luccio
Marco Luccio is an internationally acclaimed artist and educator with a strong, drawing-based art practice. He has mentored and taught for many years, and is known for having a relaxed teaching style that caters to beginning and advanced artists alike.
This workshop is one in a series of public programs for , an exhibition of works by Marco Luccio showing at the Hellenic Museum until 27 October 2024. You can learn more about the exhibition, Marco and his other public programs .hereReverse Archaeology: Metamorphosis of Aphrodite