Life Drawing – Introduction
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This introductory tutor-led evening class develops observational and drawing skills in a fun, non-pressured, relaxed and supportive life drawing class.
You will be guided through the fundamentals of life drawing while building confidence in your ability to represent the human form.
Working from a life model, you will explore proportion, structure, shape, line and tone using a range of traditional drawing materials. Sessions will include a mixture of short poses to build speed and observation, alongside longer poses to allow for more detailed study and refinement.
This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their drawing skills. All sessions are delivered in a respectful and professional studio setting.
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to life drawing and studio practice
- Observing and measuring proportion
- Drawing the human figure using line and tone
- Understanding shape, structure and form
- Quick gesture drawing techniques
- Developing tonal studies from longer poses
- Exploring different drawing materials such as charcoal and graphite
- Creating a finished life drawing study
Please note that life models may be male or female. All participants must be aged 18 or over.
Entry Requirements
- No prior experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn a new skill
- You must be aged 18 or over
Information
All materials required are included in the course fee.
You may want to bring:
- Optional: An apron (aprons are also available to borrow)
- A drink and snack (there will be a short break)
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may wish to progress to:
- Intermediate or advanced life drawing classes
- Wider art and design courses at Level 2 or Level 3
- Courses in illustration
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
