Faces with Character, Illustration Workshop with Guy Williams

Drawing From the Imagination -

Are you creatively confused, reliant on reference, trapped by tired tropes, sick of being stuck in an artistic rut?

Panic not!

This workshop is designed to help you cast aside the shackles of reference, unleash your imagination and never be stuck for inspiration again! This may sound a little much but, by revealing the secret creative sauce (trademark pending), we'll be reassessing your relationship with your art and enabling you to shake off the doodling doubt will be able to reach into the depths of your imagination and conjure untold worlds.

If this all sounds a little bit too high brow then worry not Guy will be delivering this workshop in his inimitable relaxed style (complete with bad jokes) as we explore how to capture your imagination through fun activities drawing exercises and of course a focus on the fundamentals of illustration.

Guy Williams is a freelance illustrator and qualified teacher. Born in the heart of West Yorkshire, Guy works in a variety of styles and mediums while specialising in illustrating children’s books and describing himself as a ‘cut-price Quentin Blake’.

Looking at his work this may not actually be true as it clearly reflects an unhealthy obsession with comics and fantasy art, alongside Mr Blake’s loose line work. Working both traditionally and digitally his work reflects a very graphic style with strong linework and a disdain for straight lines. Though specialising in Children’s illustration he has completed any number of projects ranging from storyboarding and comics to graphics and logos but is never happier than when he’s doodling in ink and letting his imagination go wild. Working alongside Calder Graphics he hosts the monthly art event Pen and a Pint and in his ‘spare time’ runs a martial arts club.

Calder Art will provide the following materials for the workshop:

Calder Art Supplies will provide basic sketching and colouring materials required for the workshop which include paper, pens, pencils and easels. If you would like to bring your own materials that is absolutely fine. The more tools you have the better. You can also purchase any other materials you require from the shop as well.

Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a difference in price will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given, however there may be the option to transfer your booking to an alternative event, please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies 01484 422991.

Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in store.

Facebook: We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:

https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/

This will also give you a breakdown of details of the class and times to attend.

If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.

Refreshments are available (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.)

There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade.

There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor.

The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. All details are found on the link below. The cost of the car park is £2.00 for 3 hours (all levels) or £4.00 for 10 hours (upper two levels only). There is a lift access from the multi-storey car park for those with mobility issues.

http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/bus_station/hd1/huddersfield/

Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above.

Our venue is also a 2 minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

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