Life Drawing and Painting (Friday)


An all-levels life-room course using live models, short, medium and sustained poses to develop observational drawing and painting across different media.
About this course
Participants work from a live model in a life room, responding to short and medium poses before developing a sustained pose. The course focuses on observational drawing and painting, including exploration of a broad range of visual qualities. It accommodates all media and experience levels, with beginners welcome. A different live model is used every three sessions.
What you'll learn
- Develop observational drawing and painting skills from a live model
- Respond to short and medium-length poses through drawing or painting
- Sustain a longer study while exploring varied visual qualities
- Apply a chosen medium to observed work
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for learners at all levels, including beginners. Participants work independently from a live model and may choose whether to focus on drawing, painting or another medium.
- Beginners are welcome
- Suitable for learners working across different media
Class teacher
John Murphy-Woolford
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Fri 8 Jan 2027
10:00 – 13:00 • 12 weeks
£430
2 Penrose Gardens, Hampstead Studios
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