Why Study This Course?
Want to improve your drawing skills and explore the human form? This Life Drawing course welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced. You’ll learn essential techniques like line drawing, tonal studies, perspective and anatomy. Discover historical and contemporary approaches to figure drawing and gain confidence in a traditional studio setting. This course will help you develop your artistic eye and express yourself through drawing.
This course offers a comprehensive range of drawing techniques. You will explore historical and contemporary approaches to figure drawing. You will gain confidence in a traditional life drawing studio setting. Using materials like charcoal, pencil, and ink, you will refine your skills. Returning learners can continue their practice and personalise their approach.
This course covers:
Scale - getting the student to be able to fit their figure effectively on the paper, using basic measuring tactics
Proportion using negative space
Design - working with composition and framing
Quality of Line, Mark-making and Colour
Working with other Experimental Directives
This course offers a comprehensive range of drawing techniques. You will explore historical and contemporary approaches to figure drawing. You will gain confidence in a traditional life drawing studio setting. Using materials like charcoal, pencil, and ink, you will refine your skills. Returning learners can continue their practice and personalise their approach.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
This course is for all levels, however, some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required to make this a more beneficial experience.
Each session will conclude with informal, supportive group critiques. This gives you the opportunity to share your work and receive constructive feedback. Throughout the course, your tutor will provide individual verbal feedback as you work on projects and participate in discussions.
The cost of essential materials is included in the fee. However, there will be an additional charge of £20.00 for materials above and beyond the essential materials supplied on the day. Paper is available to buy in class.