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

Costs

  • Full price: £200

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Upcoming dates

  • Starts: June 4, 2024
    Ends: July 2, 2024
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