Life drawing: a contemporary approach
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- Start Date: 29 Jun 2025End Date: 13 Jul 2025Sun (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 3 sessions (over -3 weeks)Course Code: VH757Tutors: Annie AttridgeFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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What is the course about?
The course will explore a variety of contemporary, experimental drawing approaches and processes with a range of materials to expand and sharpen your personal visual vocabulary. You'll be encouraged to embrace self-expression and the Imagination, with session content contextualised by looking at the work of exciting contemporary artists.
What will we cover?
The course will explore a variety of approaches to the life model
Mark-making to convey atmosphere
Dynamic drawing techniques
Quick sketching of figure in movement
Mixed-media materials and techniques eg clayslip, wire-drawing etc
Collaborative work
How to explore the notion of 'making mistakes' and 'letting go of control'.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Use a variety of mark-making techniques
Use a range of mixed-media processes
Make a personal response to the life model
Make use of strategies employed by a variety of contemporary artists.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for all levels but some previous drawing experience would be an advantage.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Practical tasks, demonstration, 1:1 support and group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All materials are provided.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Life dfrawing: an experimental approach, Life Drawing: an extended study, Life drawing and mindfulness.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.