{"product_id":"new-drawing-inspiration","title":"NEW! Drawing Inspiration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/blogs\/artists\/ana-carolina\" title=\"Carolina Rodrigues\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarolina Rodrigues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMondays, 6pm-8.30pm | 5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarts Monday 21 September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eFor over 170 years, the RWA's Annual Open exhibition has brought together artists exploring a wide range of subjects, styles, and techniques, offering a snapshot of what feels relevant in contemporary practice. Inspired by the rich diversity of works in this year's Annual Open Exhibition, this course draws on a long-standing cultural tradition of engaging with and learning from the art of others as an essential part of developing ones own practice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDuring the course, participants will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition with the tutor, spending time looking closely at selected works. Through drawing studies, participants will explore ideas, themes, and techniques that resonate, before returning to the studio to develop these into completely new, original pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis course is ideal for anyone looking to refresh and reinvigorate their artistic practice. It encourages you to move beyond creative ruts while balancing core skills such as observation and critical appreciation, with experimentation, imagination, and the development of a more personal visual language.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW42477147 BCX0\"\u003ePlease wear clothes suitable for a studio environment and bring a bag or portfolio suitable for taking work home with you after the sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eBuying as a gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWhen buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/collections\/shop\/products\/gift-voucher\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. Please email us the name and email address of the person attending on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:drawingschool@rwa.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrawingschool@rwa.org.uk \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore booking we ask everyone please read our updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/pages\/rwa-returns-and-refunds-policy#:~:text=Purchases%20of%20Drawing%20School%20classes%20and%20workshops%C2%A0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must be 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf eligible, discounts must be applied when first purchasing your class and cannot be given retrospectively. Please contact us if the discount code is not working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email drawingschool@rwa.org.uk or call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund\/transfer and Cancellation Policy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, \u003cspan\u003eminus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start\u003c\/span\u003e of your class with us.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course\/workshop or RWA gift voucher. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4024 - Drawing School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42921138126919,"sku":"Autumn 2026","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2297\/4037\/files\/12kmedia_KoLABStudios_06-11-25-0037.jpg?v=1782916774","url":"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/products\/new-drawing-inspiration","provider":"RWA Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}