Drawing
Life drawing after work
An introductory life drawing course covering observation, proportion, tone and figure drawing through tutor demonstrations, exercises and studio practice.
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Upcoming classes
6 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course4 weeks | HenryGibbons Guy | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | Book now |
1 Oct 2026 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course4 weeks | HenryGibbons Guy | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | |
23 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course4 weeks | RebeccaAllen | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | |
5 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course4 weeks | SisettaZappone | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | |
29 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course4 weeks | JoeRichardson | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | |
16 Jul 2027 Fridays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course4 weeks | JoeRichardson | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 |
Thu 1 Oct, 18:30 - 20:30
4 weeks4 weeksThu 18:30£179HenryGibbons GuyKeeley StreetMon 23 Nov, 18:30 - 20:30
4 weeks4 weeksMon 18:30£179RebeccaAllenKeeley StreetTue 5 Jan, 18:30 - 20:30
4 weeks4 weeksTue 18:30£179SisettaZapponeKeeley StreetThu 29 Apr, 18:30 - 20:30
4 weeks4 weeksThu 18:30£179JoeRichardsonKeeley StreetFri 16 Jul, 18:30 - 20:30
4 weeks4 weeksFri 18:30£179JoeRichardsonKeeley Street
About this course
Participants draw from a variety of nude life models in standing, seated and reclining poses, working across shorter and longer studies. Projects examine bodily proportion, line, tonal values, volume and foreshortening, with exercises focused on observational, figure and portrait drawing. Each session begins with an introduction and tutor demonstration, followed by practical studio work, individual guidance and regular feedback. Group discussion considers historical and contemporary approaches to life drawing, including examples of artists’ figure work.
What you'll learn
- Produce observational drawings from a life model
- Apply tonal values to suggest volume in the human form
- Use foreshortening techniques in figure studies
- Improve accuracy when measuring and drawing bodily proportions
- Select and use drawing techniques appropriate to life drawing
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners to life drawing and introduces working directly from the nude figure. Basic drawing experience may be helpful, but previous life drawing experience is not needed. Sessions combine individual practical work with tutor feedback and some group discussion.
- Suitable for learners new to life drawing
- Includes drawing from both male and female nude models
- Participation involves sustained studio drawing from varied poses
Before you go
- All drawing materials are provided.
- Participants should wear old clothes or an overall in the studio.
- Work outside class is optional.