Creative Methodologies Workshop at the Arthub – Autumn term 11th Sept – 11th Dec Fridays 1-4pm
12-week contemporary art course
This 12-week course explores drawing, painting, and printmaking through experimentation and contemporary studio practice. Starting with observation, you will develop your work through materials, processes, and ideas that move beyond traditional approaches.
What you will explore
The course is split into two 6-week blocks. The first builds observational skills alongside experimentation. The second focuses on developing more idea-led work, combining drawing, painting, and print in response to contemporary themes such as identity, systems, space, and image-making.
You will also look at international contemporary artists who use drawing and observation as a core part of their practice, including Julie Mehretu, William Kentridge, Wangechi Mutu, Xu Bing, and Gabriel Orozco.
Block 1 (Weeks 1–6): Observation & experimentation
Drawing from objects, space, and environment
Gesture and expressive mark-making
Experimental materials in drawing and painting
Introduction to printmaking (mono-print and transfer)
Drawing in response to place and site
Block 2 (Weeks 7–12): Ideas & expanded practice
Drawing through rules, systems, and instructions
Identity and storytelling in image-making
Printmaking as communication and repetition
Working from digital and screen-based imagery
Combining drawing, painting, and print
Developing a final personal project
Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will produce a resolved body of work and a visual
sketchbook documenting your process. The focus is on using making as a way of
thinking and developing ideas through practice.
Booking information
Places are limited: Early booking is strongly recommended as courses often fill quickly
Tip: Keep a sketchbook throughout the term for experimentation, planning, and reflections.
Tutor: Adam Grose
Adam Grose is a painter and printmaker from Cornwall, living and working in Taunton. He studied painting and printmaking at Southampton Institute (BA (Hons) and at Falmouth University (Master of Fine Art: Contemporary Practice). He is a member of the RWA in Bristol.
ArtsHub, Flook House, Belvedere Rd, Taunton TA1 1BT