Art Classes:
Drawing, Perceptions & Process
A structured exploration of art practice, theory and creative problem-solving, led by accomplished Norfolk based artist Jake Hithersay, BA (Hons).
Whether you are reclaiming a dormant talent, improving your ability, or simply trying something new, this 6-week course uses drawing to build your Technical Craft and Creative Thinking.
We’ll use Pencil, Charcoal and Pen as our basic mark-making tools, helping us to keep focussed on the technical architecture of art while learning to deconstruct and contextualise your own creative thinking and processes.
The courses are strictly limited to 10 spaces to ensure 1-on-1 guidance. This gives the opportunity to focus on your individual approach and develop elements that are important to you.
What to expect : Course structure
This course offers a structured exploration of Perceptions, Theories, and Creative Problem Solving, we’ll cover the fundamentals of Planning, Composition, Perspective and Tonality using drawing and how these can apply to either Landscape or Figurative works and how to develop meaningful personal Abstract interpretations that are visually striking.
The course will take you through a series of engaging interactive individual and cohort based exercises that will focus on delivering tangible learnings, with that aim of you creating a piece of work for a small group exhibition following course completion.
Week 1
The Planning piece - The importance of sketching
Inspirational ideas - Creative thinking, unleashing imagination, what you see, references
Spatial settings - Introducing the primary theme : Landscapes, buildings & spaces
Week 2
Composition calling - Structuring, layout, placement and line of sight
1-2-1 sessions (Optional)- Creative practice, advice, exploration*
Week 3
Perspective play - Scale, depth, distance and position
1-2-1 sessions (Optional)- Creative practice, advice, exploration*
Week 4
Shading shadows - Creating form, depth and light sources
1-2-1 sessions (Optional)- Creative practice, advice, exploration*
Week 5
Abstract anarchy - Unleashing your knowledge, skills and ideas to think and create differently
1-2-1 sessions (Optional)- Creative practice, advice, exploration*
Week 6
Practicing principles - Taking what you’ve learnt, choosing an idea and developing a final piece that applies focussed outcomes
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*1-2-1 sessions to be scheduled, 3 session slots available per week during weeks 2,3,4 and 5. Each session is a focussed 15 minutes.
What else is included:
Materials - Each attendee will get a sketchbook, set of pencils, eraser, box of charcoal, chalk and a drawing pen. There will also be A2 sheets of paper
Refreshments - Tea, Coffee and biscuits (often essential fuel for artists!)
Exhibition - After completing the course we’ll organise a mini show with your final piece
When and where
The current schedule of courses are:
Every Wednesday - February 25th to April 1st 2026
Morning programme 9.45am to 12.30pm Or evening programme 6.45pm to 9.30pm
Hosted in the Carvery building at The Swan Hotel, Harleston.
19 The Thoroughfare
Harleston IP20 9AN.
On-site car parking available.
Book a Course
The 6 Week Programme of 1 Session per week.
Each session being a total of 2hrs 45mins.
£240 per person (£40 per session)
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To book a place on one of the courses, please get in touch via the details below.
Places are limited to 10 per course so will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please book early.
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Email : hithersay@gmail.com
Call : 07533 263004 (please leave a message)
Leave your details at The Swan - We’ll be in touch!
Once we confirm availability on your chosen course, we will email you with details and invoice to make payment by BACS, Cheque or Cash.
Unfortunately we’re not currently set up to take online payments!
About Jake
Jake studied Fine Art in Nottingham in the late 90s, having completed a general art and design course at Norwich. He is an experienced and accomplished Norfolk based artist and creative, resident of Harleston. Practicing his art across a breadth of traditional and digital media, his knowledge and expertise in creative output are highly regarded, having sold works, delivered commissions and undertaken creative projects locally and internationally.
Coming from three generations of artists, Jake has spent his whole life with creativity, art and visual currency being a central focus.
With a huge repertoire of technical skills and understanding of creative processes, Jake also enjoys sharing his knowledge and ideas to help others develop their practice.
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