The facilitator
Dr Mary Hartley has worked as an archaeological illustrator at a number of different sites in Egypt since 2002. Her illustrations have appeared in tomb reports, journals, publications and multiple students’ theses. Mary has taught technical-style archaeological drawing techniques since 2009.
The course
The archaeological drawing course will run over three days, Wed 19th, Thurs 20th, Fri 21st June from 10.30am – 4.00 pm, in the Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney.
Students will spend the first day learning to draw artefacts provided by the museum. On the second day, students will learn two different techniques used to draw pots, as well as how to draw sherds. This is an important component of archaeological drawing as broken pieces of pottery make up a large proportion of all pottery finds, and rims and bases can be used to construct a drawing of a complete vessel. On the third day students learn to ‘ink’ their drawings, which is the final step towards publication.
Students will receive a small booklet with the step-by-step instructions for drawing artefacts and vessels, which will be a helpful reference if and when they are on-site drawing. At the completion of the course students will also receive a certificate indicating they have attended and participated in the course.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Equipment needed for the course
All equipment for the course will be provided. However, if students already have some drawing equipment, they are welcome to bring it along.
Where will the course take place and what can I bring to the museum?
Object Study Room 3, level 2, Chau Chak Wing Museum.
There are free lockers located on level 2 by the study rooms. Please note that bags, pens, food and drinks, including water bottles cannot be brought into the object study rooms. These can be left in the lockers. Further information on preparing for a class in the museum can be found here.
Any further questions?
Contact the CCWM OBL team: museum.obl@sydney.edu.au
