Life Drawing & Painting (All Levels)

About this course

The course develops observational drawing from nude and clothed models, beginning with short-pose warm-ups before exploring longer poses shaped by each term’s theme. Topics include tone and mark making, space, and colour, shape and pattern. Sessions may introduce techniques such as brush and ink or collage, with greater emphasis on painting during the latter part of each term. Learners receive individual discussion and feedback on their work, while informal conversations consider other students’ drawings and paintings. Slideshows provide opportunities to examine the work of other artists.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic principles of observational drawing to work from the figure
• Interpret visual information through life drawing
• Experiment with different media and techniques, including painting
• Explore tone, mark making, space, colour, shape and pattern in figure-based work

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for adults aged 18 and over at all levels of experience. Beginners, intermediate and advanced learners can develop their own practice through individual feedback, while informal discussions involve looking at work by other participants and artists.

• Suitable for learners working at different levels of experience
• Includes drawing and painting from both nude and clothed models
• Individual development is discussed during sessions

Before you go

• For the first session, bring charcoal, pencils from 2B to 6B, a putty rubber, a sharpener and masking tape.
• A full materials list will be available during the first session.