An 8-Week Creative Journey Through Sketching, Shading, and Colour

Sessions are going to be delivered by Ms Leanne Caruana

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a returning art lover, this workshop is a gentle and joyful exploration into the world of drawing and pastels. Across eight themed weeks, participants will experiment with different tools and techniques, developing their skills through still life, studio work, and outdoor sketching.

Introduction to Graphite Pencils

We begin with the basics — exploring the power of pencil. Participants will learn how to control pressure, build value scales, and understand light and shadow to bring form and depth to simple sketches.

Still Life in Graphite

Students will apply their pencil skills to still life compositions, learning to observe, sketch, and refine objects with accurate proportions and tonal shading.

Introduction to Soft Pastels

We shift into colour with soft pastels. This week focuses on blending techniques, colour layering, and understanding the expressive potential of pastels.

Still Life in Pastels

Participants will create vibrant still life artworks using soft pastels, building confidence in their use of colour, texture, and composition.

Plein Air Sketching

Weather permitting, we’ll venture outdoors to a scenic location to practice drawing from life. This “plein air” session gives students the chance to work with natural light and shifting landscapes.

“Bring the Beach to Rabat” Session

We wrap up with a playful, themed session where we recreate beach scenes indoors. A relaxing and creative close to the programme — filled with colour, imagination, and summer vibes.

Who is this course for?

• Children with a passion for art, regardless of experience

• Anyone interested in improving their drawing and colour work

Course Info

• Location: Archbishop’s Seminary, Rabat

• Duration: 8 weekly sessions

• Instructor: Led by an experienced art educator – Ms Leanne

• Group Size: Small groups to ensure personal attention

Discover the Joy of Drawing & Colour

Join us this summer and rediscover your creativity through graphite and pastels. From still life to open-air sketches, this course offers a gentle and inspiring space to develop artistic confidence and express yourself.