Life Drawing and Painting - 12 week course

This is a 12 week Life Drawing and Painting course at Mary Ward Centre! Enjoy 10% off our usual price of £366 until 31st August 2024. The discount is already applied.

John Close has taught life drawing classes extensively, helping many students of all ages take their first steps into figurative art, as well as cultivating a loyal following of artists who have attended his classes for many years of continuing challenges. He has taught at institutions such as the Hampstead School of Art, Cubitt Education, UAL and Harrodian School. His work in education has led to tutoring special workshops at the National Gallery, Royal Academy and The Science Museum, and Widening Participation schemes for Goldsmith College and Central St Martins.

Join John every Monday evening starting Mon 23rd September to Monday 9th December 2024 from 18:00pm to 21.00pm. This course is perfect for anyone interested in improving their drawing and painting skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our friendly tutor will guide you through the process of capturing the human form on paper or canvas. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and meet like-minded individuals.

This course is made up of 12 lessons. Course dates:

• 23rd September
• 30th September
• 07th October
• 14th October
• 21st October
• 28th October
• 04th November
• 11th November
• 18th November
• 25th November
• 02 December
• 09th December

What does the course cover

Each week we will explore different themes to give participants a comprehensive set of strategies for working from the model. The core belief of the class is to develop a rigorous obserational ability combined with individual expression. The emphasis is on students developing their own visual language rather than adhering to any particular style.

Topics covered through the course will include: Structure of the body, Shading and Contour Lines, Colour Theory, Mark Making Techniques, Portraiture, Movement and Gesture.

Students will learn

An ability to use geometric shapes as an aid to constructing the figure.

An understanding of edge contour (the outline of the figure) and surface contour (lines that suggest the path across the figure).

A greater understanding of colour, including concepts such as tone, harmony and contract.

A relationship with working quickly and expressively - using lines, shapes and movement that define the essense of a pose.

Develop a repertoire of useful techniques such as continuous line, weak hand drawing and negative space.

Enrolment

You may be entitled to a concessionary place, please contact us at [email protected] for further details.

Once you have signed up for this course one of our reception team will be in touch with you to complete our enrolment form and give you further details about the course.

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