Introduction to Life Drawing (Evening) - 5th November 2026

About this course

Participants draw from a live nude model while studying the human figure through observation. The course introduces continuous line, gesture drawing and the use of charcoal and pencil to explore weight, modelling, tone and mark making. Teaching focuses on core figure-drawing skills, including understanding proportion, recognising common errors and using tonal variation to suggest depth.

What you'll learn

• Use line, tone and mark making in figure drawings
• Apply continuous line and gesture-drawing techniques
• Recognise and assess human proportions
• Identify common mistakes in figure drawing
• Use tone to create an illusion of depth

Is this course right for you?

The course is described as suitable for students of all abilities, although some drawing experience is helpful. Participation involves drawing from a live nude model and working through observational figure-drawing techniques focused on the human form.

• Some previous drawing experience is helpful but is not stated as a requirement
• The course involves working from a live nude model

Before you go

• Participants must provide their own charcoal, soft pencils, erasers, paints, pastels and an A5 or A4 sketchbook.
• Advice on suitable materials will be provided during the first session.
• The classroom is accessible only by stairs and has no lift access.