Life Drawing: 3D Modelling the figure

Drawing from the figure is a classic, traditional skill - these tutored life drawing classes are ideal for those wanting to learn and improve, to build a portfolio or for beginners who would like to just have a go.

Please note that there are 3 instances of this course, but they are all different - one starting in September 2022 (Life Drawing), January 2023 (Painting the figure) and Apri 2023 (3D Modelling the figure). 

There are no entry requirements.

Please note that each instance of the course is different:

21st September instance: Life Drawing

You will experience using a range of approaches and techniques to develop mark making skills as well as focused drawing tasks topics include; studying the human shape and form, balance and capturing movement, composition, perspective and fore shortening in a friendly and relaxed environment.

11th January instance: Painting the figure

You will be introduced to the basics of oil painting.  You will learn how to mix flesh colours correctly, use a range of brushes and pallet knives, mediums and additives.

You will be individually guided through a series of easy to follow exercises which will allow you to gain confidence and understanding of painting the human form in oil.

26th April instance: 3D Modelling the figure

You will develop your understanding sculpting the human figure using clay.  Working from a life model you will use a range of measuring systems to create terracotta sculpture (torso).  Tutor demonstrations will provide you with the knowledte to use a range of modelling tools and building techniques, to enable you to complete a final sculpture in clay.  The final pieces, studies, along with any maquettes will be fired in the following days after the last session and the tutor will arrange collection after this process has been completed.

Discussion between tutor and the students as a group and on a 121 basis will take place each week, to help you improve your skills.

See above for course costs.  

September instance:

Please bring along an A3 sketchpad and the following materials:

A range of pencils (soft to hard 1 ie 2B – 8B)

A rubber

All other materials will be supplied.

January instance:

Please wear old clothes or an apron.  You will need kitchen roll and/or old rags (the more the better).

All materials will be supplied.

April instance:

Please wear old clothes or an apron.  

All materials will be supplied.

Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 342333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.

You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.