Intent What will I learn?
You will develop your understanding of the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks from a heated object, usually a heated pen-like metal tool.
You will experience the main stages of creating your own piece of Pyrographic art. Your Learning Journey will let you explore and develop the unique art of Pyrography.
Specifically, you will: –
- Recognise different types of Burning tools
- Identify and Select Woods / Suitable Media to use
- Identify and Choose Different nibs
You will Develop the following Skills & Techniques:
- Drawing guideline and basic outlines
- Filling
- Silhouettes
- Gradient Effect
- Hatching and Textures
- Shading or filling
- Dotting
What other skills or qualifications do I need?
No Pyrography prerequisites are required as full training will be given.
You should be able to follow visual, information and verbal instructions with support or on your own
You will also need to be able to:
- Listen and where possible join in group discussions
- Submit home-study activities on time
- Jot down notes and record main points of the lesson
- Keep your work organised in a file
Your tutor will be available to offer support with any of the above.
You will require basic digital skills such as being able to connect to the internet.
Implementation How will I learn?
Sessions will include a mix of tutor demonstration, classroom activities, Working on individual tasks with feedback from tutor and homework.
Most courses will have some online learning, so a laptop/tablet and internet access will be needed so you can access suitable images online. You can discuss this with your tutor and we may be able to help.
Your full attendance in class will be required to help you to meet your learning targets.
How will I know I am making progress?
You will have a Personal Learning Plan (PLP), which you will update regularly.
Your tutor will also give you regular updates on your progress, both verbally and in writing.
Impact What can I expect to achieve?
You can expect to improve your knowledge and understanding in Basic Introductory Pyrography Skills (Wood Burners, Woods to Burn, Drawing Guidelines, Basic Outlines, Techniques: Filling, Silhouettes, Gradient Effect, Hatching and Textures, the ability to access IT for stock images, Maths: – measuring, English: – completing learner journals and product completion evaluation)
What could this course lead to?
To stimulate ideas for self-employment in this field, or to improve mental health & wellbeing for everyday life.
