Creatures of the Canopy: Draw the World Above with Leigh Walker (Tues 6-9pm)
$513
| Course |
Creatures of the Canopy: Draw the World Above |
| Date |
Tues 3 Nov – 15 Dec (7 weeks) |
| Time |
Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm |
| Location | CAW Studio B, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith ACT |
| Convenor |
Leigh Walker |
| Fee: | $513 non-members $410 CAW & ASOC members |
| Maximum Pax | 12 (plus tutor and /or model) |
| Previous Courses | See Leigh’s Previous Courses |
8 in stock
- Description
- About the tutor
- Skill level
- Media
- Materials list
- ASOC Discounts
- Code of Conduct
- Cancellation / Refund Policy
Discover the art of drawing canopy dwelling creatures with acclaimed artist and teacher Leigh D Walker in this inspiring 7week course designed for all levels of experience. Whether you’re new to drawing or looking to expand your skills, you’ll find a supportive, engaging space to grow your artistic confidence.
Leigh will guide you through essential drawing techniques — line, tone, shading, creating form, subtractive drawing and colour — while helping you see the world of the canopy with fresh eyes. From gliding mammals to vibrant birds, you’ll explore how to capture their unique structures, textures and features on paper.
With personalised one on one tuition, you’ll develop a strong foundation in drawing and create a collection of canopy creature studies that reflect your evolving creative voice.
About the tutor
Leigh D Walker is an artist, living and working in the Canberra region. She specialises in drawing and painting.
Born in South-West Scotland, she studied for her Honours Degree (Drawing & Painting) and her Master of Fine Arts at Edinburgh College of Art/Edinburgh University.
Leigh combines her art practise with exhibiting, teaching, community art and commission work.
The exquisite surfaces of Leigh’s paintings and the intricate beauty of her drawings reflect her ongoing exploration of the craft of drawing and painting. She is fascinated by the building up of layers and the process and alchemy of creating art. Her drawings and paintings are constantly changing, each incarnation creating an imprint of what has gone before.
Being the recipient of numerous awards, Leigh has exhibited widely in the UK and Australia. She has shown in venues such as The Royal Scottish Academy, The National Portrait Gallery, London and The Scottish Gallery. Her work is held in public and private collections throughout the UK, such as The Scottish Equitable Collection and The South Ayrshire Council Collection.
Her paintings have featured in The BP Portrait Award Calendar, The Financial Times (UK), The Mail on Sunday and Livewire Magazine.
Currently living and working in Canberra, Leigh runs regular art classes throughout the region.
Information about Leigh’s previous courses can be found HERE
Skill level
All levels of experience
Media
Drawing on paper
Materials list
• HB pencil
• 2B pencil
• 4B pencil
• Sharpener or knife
• Willow charcoal – a variety of widths
• White Charcoal pencil (Generals do the best one)
• kneadable eraser (putty rubber)
• Hard Eraser
• Black charcoal Pencil
• 2 x A1 (approximate) black pastel paper
• 2x A1 brown craft paper 180-200gsm (available at Eckersleys)
• white & black Conte Crayons (Generals also do good hard pastels)
• Coloured pencils (20+ colours)
• 1 x pack paper/blending stumps (available Eckerslys & Officeworks)
NB: White drawing paper will be provided
ASOC Discounts
ASOC Members receive a 20% discount on all CAW workshop and courses.
To claim your discount simply contact membership.secretary@asoc.net.au for the coupon and use it when you purchase this product.
If you are having problems download these instructions for applying the discount coupon
Code of Conduct
CAW has strict rules for Art Groups, Workshops and Courses where a model is present, anyone not adhering to these rules will have their membership immediately cancelled.
Details of the Code of Conduct for Sessions with Models can be found HERE:
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Cancellation/Refund policy can be found HERE