Life Drawing (All Levels)


Life drawing course for beginners and experienced students, using observation of the nude figure to develop drawing skills through varied media and techniques.
About this course
Participants study the nude human figure through observational drawing, beginning with foundational principles and moving towards more individual interpretation. Teaching covers how to read visual information and translate it into drawings, with opportunities to experiment across different media and techniques. The course accommodates learners at varied stages of experience while focusing on the relationship between close observation and personal expression.
What you'll learn
- Apply basic principles of observational drawing
- Interpret visual information and translate it into drawings
- Experiment with different drawing media and techniques
- Develop more personal approaches to drawing the human figure
Is this course right for you?
The course is open to beginners and experienced students, allowing learners at different stages to work from the nude human figure. It is intended for adults aged 18 and over.
- Open to learners aged 18 and over
Before you go
- Bring any drawing materials already available for the first session.
- Paper and additional materials can be purchased from the school shop.
Class teacher
Eithne Healy
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Putney School of Art and Design
Art and design short courses in Putney
20 drawing courses on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Thu 29 Oct 2026
10:00 – 16:00
£75
PSAD Main Site, Putney
