Drawing
Portraiture, Drawing and Painting
An improver-level drawing course exploring portraiture from a live model through pose, anatomy and expressive use of mixed media.
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Upcoming classes
1 class
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 Sept 2026 Saturdays | 13:30 - 16:30 | Short course12 weeks | JohnMurphy-Woolford | 2 Penrose GardensHampstead, London NW3 7BF | £430.00Fully Booked |
Sat 12 Sep, 13:30 - 16:30
12 weeks12 weeksSat 13:30£430JohnMurphy-Woolford2 Penrose Gardens
About this course
The course examines how the pose can inform both anatomical study and pictorial interpretation. Participants work from a live model, developing portrait images that respond to the model’s personality and the expressive qualities of the pose. Sessions use pastels, water-based media and oil paints, with a different model introduced every three sessions.
What you'll learn
- Explore anatomical possibilities within a portrait pose
- Develop pictorial responses to the pose and model
- Create expressive portrait images
- Work with pastels, water-based media and oil paints
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for improver-level learners, a level that may suit those developing beyond fundamental drawing techniques. Participation centres on sustained observation and image-making from a live model.
- Works from a live model
- Uses several drawing and painting media
Where this course runs
- Selected class
2 Penrose Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 7BF
Hampstead, London NW3 7BF
Nearest station: Hampstead Studios
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