Introduction to Life Drawing
- 5 weeks
- 5:30 pm — 8:30 pm
- From £200
In this 5 week course you will work with a variety of life models and be shown how to draw in various mediums such as charcoal and pencil. You will be shown methods to measure proportion and the potential uses of a putty rubber. You will also be introduced on how to use light, dark and negative spaces to represent form.
Please note: Although this is not a qualification course you will be required to take photos of your work and reflect on what you have learnt on this course
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Use a range of different materials to represent the human form
- Start to understand the human anatomy and proportions
- Use tonal values to represent volume in the figure
- Gain an understanding how to use measuring techniques to accurately draw the human figure
- Have gained confidence in observational drawing skills
Introduction to Life Drawing will also run on Saturdays at from 10am-1pm, starting on the 8th of June. When booking please specify which session you’d like to book for.
Ideal for
This course is ideal for beginners and improvers. This is a relaxing and supportive environment in which to improve your drawing skills. No prior experience is required.
Please note start and end dates and fees are subject to slight change. We will update our listings and do our best to contact you.
Entry requirements
This is a non-accredited course with no prior knowledge required and is suitable for beginners, 19 plus. No entry requirements required
Accreditations
Non-Accredited
Upcoming dates
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Starts: June 4, 2024
Ends: July 2, 2024 Book now
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