Charcoal Studio Autumn 2026
Charcoal Studio Autumn 2026
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Charcoal Studio is an online group for people who want to develop their charcoal drawing practice, with tuition and guidance from a professional artist specialising in charcoal.
What the Charcoal Studio offers
- A monthly appointment to draw together with a practicing artist.
- Support and inspiration for your charcoal drawing habit.
- A regular group where you can ask questions and get feedback.
- A gentle commitment to developing your own charcoal drawing voice.
How it works
- On the second Wednesday of the month you will be emailed a PDF drawing prompt or theme.
- This will include a selection of reference images, a description of the theme with suggestions and tips, plus links to other artists to inspire you.
- You will then have two weeks to draw in response to the theme, if you choose to.
- On the last Wednesday of the month we will meet in the virtual studio for 1.5 hrs of guided drawing activities, including a drawing demonstration and time for questions and feedback on your drawings.
- Classes will be recorded and a private YouTube link will be emailed to you the following day.
Charcoal Studio runs in 3 month ‘seasons’ so you can see how your
drawings progress over time. You are welcome to join, leave and rejoin
for any season.
Cost: £60 per season (3 months)
Autumn season live dates
- Wednesday 30th September, 7.30-9pm BST
- Wednesday 28th October, 7.30-9pm BST
- Wednesday 25th November, 7.30-9pm GMT
In case you can’t make it live, the sessions will be recorded and emailed to you the following day, so you can draw along to them at any time.
What do I need to take part?
This is my recommended materials list, but you can begin with whatever charcoal drawing materials you have.
You will also need some drawing space near your computer or device, plus an A3 drawing board. Access to wall space or an easel is helpful but not essential and I can suggest ways to adapt your available space.
The most important thing you will need is a curiosity about what you can do with charcoal!
About the Tutor
Edinburgh based artist Tansy Lee Moir has been perfecting her charcoal drawing techniques for the last 15 years, focusing her practice on capturing the movement and growth of old trees. After a career in Community Arts, Learning and Development, she now works full-time as an artist and educator, exhibiting and teaching across the UK. She has had eight solo exhibitions, curated and participated in many group shows and has work in private collections internationally. She is a professional member of Scottish Society of Artists and Visual Arts Scotland, and a member of the Arts and Nature Collective.
https://www.tansyleemoir.co.uk/