Have you always wanted to learn to draw? Or are you looking to further develop your drawing skills?
Spend Saturday mornings in the NGV galleries and learning studios in this four week technical course guided by artist Lily Mae Martin.
This practical course introduces the fundamentals of observational drawing and mark making, taking inspiration from artworks in the NGV Collection.
Across four weeks and with exclusive access to the Gallery before hours, award-winning artist Lily Mae Martin guides participants through engaging activities and exercises to develop drawing skills, providing tailored one-on-one feedback along the way. Through this, participants will build their visual language to create their own unique artworks.
Includes tea and coffee on arrival in the NGV Members Lounge and exclusive before-hours access to the Gallery.
Classes will take place weekly on Saturdays from 15 March – 5 April.
Materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels, no prior experience necessary.
About the artist
Lily Mae Martin is an award-winning Melbourne-based artist whose practice is based primarily in drawing. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in drawing from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Upon graduating in 2008 Lily Mae was awarded the Lionell Gell travelling scholarship which enabled her to travel to Europe. From there she resided in Berlin, Germany and then Cardiff, Wales for a number of years refining her drawing practice and exhibiting her work.
Since returning to Australia, Lily Mae has continued to exhibit her work and has been teaching drawing to all abilities. She was the winner of the 2016 Ursula Hoff Institute Emerging Artist Acquisitive Art Award in the National Works on Paper exhibition, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and a finalist for the 2016 Rick Amor Drawing Prize, Art Gallery of Ballarat. She has also been shortlisted for the 2016 Paul Guest Drawing Prize, Bendigo Art Gallery, Adelaide Perry drawing prize 2017 and the Dobell Drawing Prize 2019. Lily Mae is represented by Scott Livesey Galleries in Naarm, Melbourne.
INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS & EDUCATORS
Observational Drawing offers an inspiring and creative professional learning opportunity for teachers of all levels and subjects. Observational Drawing meets the following AITSL standards:
A certificate of professional learning is available on request.
This course is part of NGV Adult Learning, offering online courses, in-person courses, talks and livestreamed events to support avid learners of all ages to confidently embrace the world of art, design and ideas. Learn more