Drawing courses in London

Explore the potential of light and shade, scale, and perspective to create space and depth in observational drawing. Learn how to achieve an illusion of depth by experimenting with different drawing mediums, and make a still life come alive through play of contrast and cast shadows.

Explore how mindfulness can enrich the process of drawing, as we discover a range of contemporary approaches to drawing from nature. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing, or a way to explore it more deeply in the context of this theme.

Explore drawing and mindfulness and how the two combined can support new ways of seeing and relating to drawing. ‘The true journey of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having fresh eyes’ Marcel Proust.

Ease into drawing and discover some interesting methods of representing simple object forms. You will explore basic concepts such as line, tone, and mark-making. Ideal if you are new to drawing; a great way to learn some basics, try out different media, and prepare for longer courses.

Explore the sequential and adaptive nature of large format sketchbook drawing as a site for generating personal material, inviting connections, and extracting patterns of meaning. Includes artist research, set-project as stimulus, and practical exploration of contemporary drawing techniques.

An introduction to how texture, pattern and the colour of clothing can develop your life drawing skills and inspire character and narrative.

City Lit contemporary collage projects is part of a year-long set of collage and mixed media projects designed to experiment with and examine the interplay between the two and three dimensions. You will work with a wide range of materials, on and off the wall, extending our pictorial practice into the realm of collage, painting, drawing, assemblage, bricolage, decoupage, photomontage, small scale constructions, printing and text within the context of mixed media.
Note* the course is designed in a way to enable students to either complete all three courses over the year or to come in at any stage in no particular order.

Explore traditional methods of drawing the portrait. Using simple exercises, structured activities and working directly from a model, you will explore different ways to represent the human face. Ideal if you have little drawing experience, a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer portrait courses.

Explore the practical and creative use of perspective through a series of lively exercises. This course introduces the basic principles used to visualise objects and spaces, as well as creative methods of using perspective to exploit depth and space in a drawing.