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How to prepare for life-drawing classes

4.8(4 reviews)
If you have ever felt unsure how to approach life-drawing, these classes will teach you everything you need to know to make life-drawings with confidence.
2hrs
Beginner
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£25 pp
4.8(4 reviews)
What happens in this class?

If you have ever felt unsure about how you are meant to approach life-drawing, or you would like to get more convincing results - these classes will cover everything you need to know to approach life-drawing with confidence and understanding. You will be taught how to use effective gestural marks to capture quick poses; how to line up anatomical features to maintain accuracy; how to use tonal structure to establish volume and solidity; and lots of helpful strategies to make sure you make the best use of your time with the model. Whether you are a beginner or a…

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Things to remember

All necessary materials are provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Drinks and snacks are available. The venue is located in the centre of Kingston within 5 minute walking distance of the train station, several buses, and car parks. Wheelchair access available, and all normal facilities.

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4.8(4 reviews)
J Goulding - 7 February 2020
We learnt how to draw hands. The venue was very nice and the instruction was good. I did feel that the lesson at £25 was a little bit pricey although there are discounts if you book more than one lesson.
Maurice Jones - 14 September 2019
I learned how to achieve the basic form of the head and neck by drawing a construction of circle rectangle and cylinder and there relation to the position of the head. A wonderful teacher who was friendly and informative and didn’t laugh at my efforts. I learnt a lot in the 2 hours I was there.
Maurice Jones - 14 September 2019
I learned how to achieve the basic form of the head and neck by drawing a construction of circle rectangle and cylinder and there relation to the position of the head. A wonderful teacher who was friendly and informative and didn’t laugh at my efforts. I learnt a lot in the 2 hours I was there.
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Reviews

J Goulding - 7 February 2020
We learnt how to draw hands. The venue was very nice and the instruction was good. I did feel that the lesson at £25 was a little bit pricey although there are discounts if you book more than one lesson.
Maurice Jones - 14 September 2019
I learned how to achieve the basic form of the head and neck by drawing a construction of circle rectangle and cylinder and there relation to the position of the head. A wonderful teacher who was friendly and informative and didn’t laugh at my efforts. I learnt a lot in the 2 hours I was there.
Maurice Jones - 14 September 2019
I learned how to achieve the basic form of the head and neck by drawing a construction of circle rectangle and cylinder and there relation to the position of the head. A wonderful teacher who was friendly and informative and didn’t laugh at my efforts. I learnt a lot in the 2 hours I was there.
Caroline - 4 September 2019
Excellent first class on this topic, focusing on quick gestural drawings from photos using wax crayons, which used on their side lend themselves to creating shapes without line. We captured several quick poses. We then did a couple of slightly longer pieces after Ilsa went through the importance of understanding how shapes join, and how the angles between elements are key to demonstrating gesture. Very thought provoking challenging class with plenty to take away. We were a mix of art students and amateurs, and all gained a lot from the evening.