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Why choose this course?
This short course is suitable for learners of all abilities, including those developing a portfolio and looking to expand their observational drawing skills.
Throughout the course, you will explore a range of approaches to working from the life model, with a focus on key artistic concepts such as composition, scale, proportion, movement, balance, and line. Sessions will begin with a series of quick poses to warm up and develop confidence, followed by practical exercises that encourage different ways of observing and responding to the figure.
You will work at your own pace in a supportive environment while being encouraged to experiment with a variety of materials, mark-making methods, and drawing techniques. The course is designed to help you develop both technical skills and creative confidence through exploration and practice.
By the end of the course, you will have produced a collection of drawings that demonstrate experimentation with a range of materials and techniques, providing valuable additions to your portfolio and supporting your ongoing artistic development.
Class times: 18:30-21:00
Further information
Suitable for adults aged 19+ of all abilities.
- Explore different approaches to drawing from a life model.
- Improve your understanding of composition and layout.
- Develop skills in observing and capturing proportion and scale.
- Experiment with line, mark-making, and drawing techniques.
- Study movement, balance, and gesture in the figure.
- Build confidence through quick sketching and warm-up exercises.
- Use a variety of drawing materials and media.
- Strengthen your observational and creative skills.
- Work independently at your own pace while trying new approaches.
- Produce a portfolio of life drawings demonstrating a range of techniques and materials.
You can sign up for another one of our other creative courses.
There is no formal assessment for our adult leisure courses, your work will be reviewed during each class by the tutor.
Your tutor will advise you during your first lesson about any equipment you may need for the remainder of the course.