Museum & Studio Drawing
A Six-Week Observational Drawing Course with Jane Haycock
Fridays | 3:00–5:00 pm
11 September – 16 October
Dates
Friday 11 September
Friday 18 September
Friday 25 September
Friday 2 October
Friday 9 October
Friday 16 October
Location
Burnt Sienna Berlin
Kamminerstraße 9
10589 Berlin
The course alternates between Burnt Sienna's Charlottenburg studio and guided visits to some of Berlin's finest museums. Museum meeting points will be communicated in advance.
Price
€325
Maximum 8 participants
About the Course
Drawing is the foundation of all representational art.
In this six-week course, artist Jane Haycock will guide students through a carefully structured programme that combines direct study in Berlin's museums with practical studio sessions at Burnt Sienna. By alternating between looking and making, students develop a deeper understanding of observation, composition, proportion, light, tone and expressive mark-making.
Rather than simply copying artworks, the museum visits teach students how to look—analysing the decisions made by great artists and learning how those principles can be applied in their own work. Each museum session is followed by a studio class where observations are explored through sustained drawing exercises and individual tuition.
Whether you're new to drawing or looking to strengthen an existing practice, this course provides an inspiring and supportive environment to develop confidence, improve technical ability and establish a regular drawing habit.
Course Structure
Week One — Museum Visit
Meet at 3:00 pm at the designated museum for an afternoon of guided observation and sketchbook studies. Together we'll analyse composition, proportion, gesture, tonal relationships, edge quality and visual hierarchy while drawing directly from selected works.
Week Two — Studio Practice
Returning to Burnt Sienna, students develop ideas from the museum visit through longer observational drawing exercises. Individual guidance focuses on translating observation into confident drawing.
Week Three — Museum Visit
A second museum session introducing new collections, artists and approaches to observational drawing. Students continue building visual awareness through structured looking and sketchbook work.
Week Four — Studio Practice
Using material gathered during the previous museum visit, students deepen their understanding through sustained studio exercises and one-to-one feedback.
Week Five — Museum Visit
The final museum visit encourages increasingly independent observation while introducing more advanced ideas around composition, interpretation and personal visual language.
Week Six — Studio Practice
The course concludes with an extended studio session bringing together everything explored over the previous weeks. Students produce a resolved body of drawings and receive individual feedback, with advice on continuing their drawing practice beyond the course.
What You Will Learn
Throughout the course you'll develop:
Observational drawing techniques
Composition and visual hierarchy
Measuring proportion and perspective
Tonal drawing and the use of light and shadow
Expressive mark-making
Understanding historical and contemporary drawing practices
Confidence working from direct observation
A sustainable independent drawing practice
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
Complete beginners looking for a structured introduction to drawing
Students preparing for painting courses
Intermediate artists wishing to strengthen their observational skills
Anyone wanting to learn directly from great works of art in Berlin's museums
No previous museum drawing experience is required.
What to Bring
A4 or A3 sketchbook
Graphite pencils (2H–6B recommended)
Eraser and sharpener
Any additional dry drawing materials you enjoy using
Museum admission (where applicable)
Why Burnt Sienna?
At Burnt Sienna, we believe drawing is at the heart of learning to paint. Our teaching combines rigorous observation with practical studio experience, helping students build lasting technical skills while developing their own artistic voice.
Museum & Studio Drawing is an ideal companion to our Foundation Oil Painting Course and offers a unique opportunity to learn through both direct observation and studio practice in a small, supportive group led by professional artist Jane Haycock.