Drawing a Head

About this course

The course focuses on close observation of the head and ways of translating what is seen into a drawing. Participants work from a sitter, considering the head as a subject while experimenting with materials and approaches to depiction. It provides dedicated studio time for artists, creatives and image-makers to investigate how different media can portray the sitter.

What you'll learn

• Observe the head as a subject for drawing
• Depict a sitter through drawing
• Experiment with different drawing materials
• Investigate approaches to portraying the head

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for artists, creatives and image-makers at all levels, including beginners. The work centres on sustained observation and individual responses to a sitter, with time to experiment rather than following a single prescribed material or approach.

• Beginners are explicitly welcomed
• Suitable for artists, creatives and image-makers

Before you go

• Easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint, masking tape, cartridge paper and watercolour paper are provided in the studio.
• Participants may bring additional materials for personal use, such as drawing pencils, Conté crayons, pastels, ink pens, coloured pencils, erasers, a pencil sharpener or a sketchbook.
• A full materials list is provided one week before the course begins.