Community Learning – Life Drawing

The course covers the basics of observational drawing, which will be improved upon each week. if you are more experienced, there will be tutoring to further your abilities.

You will be working from a life model, both male and female, that will be unclothed. You will gain a better understanding of the human form, and greater skill at drawing it.

You will expand your creative abilities through:

• drawing skills, including: mark making, describing line, form, proportions, shading, tonal work, perspective and compositional elements
• use of different drawing materials, such as: pencils, charcoal, chalks, oil pastels, inks and mixed media use of drawing materials
• painting skills covering: different brushwork and surfaces, colour mixing/theory
• use of different painting materials: watercolours, acrylics, Inks, mixed media

 During the workshops you will focus on technique and materials in a practical, hands-on class- combining traditional Life Drawing practices with experimental drawing ideas and mediums.

Basic materials will be provided, however we encourage you to bring any materials or equipment you may already own and wish to use.

Please explore our other creative community and Learning for Leisure courses on offer!

Please note: The course runs term time only

Tutor Profile: Kat Ward

I have a background in Illustration & design and have worked for many reputable publishing, advertising and design companies.

My passion is in drawing and specifically Life drawing. I have taught for the last 12 years across a variety of Art courses in F.E & Adult learning, and most recently the Access to Art & Design H.E. course. I welcome students into a supportive environment where they can gain confidence in life drawing through a mixture of short & long poses using a variety of materials.