Life Drawing in Ink

This full-day workshop introduces the basics of working in pen and ink. It is for anyone who wants to try drawing ink, and is suitable for complete beginners to drawing, or those with more experience who might want to try ink. This workshop focuses on drawing with ink and the tools we use, looking at techniques and mark making we can use with this versatile medium. 

What to Expect

Morning: In the morning we will focus on dip pens and reed pens, getting a feel for the mark-making behaviour of these tools by drawing from different pose lengths. 

Afternoon: The afternoon will look at using ink and wash, drawing with brushes as well as other tools to broaden the range of marks we can make. 

The workshop will allow plenty of time to draw from the model and practise with ink.  All materials required for this workshop are included, though you may wish to bring a folder to take your drawings home in. Tutor Lancelot Richardson will be available throughout the workshop to offer assistance and feedback. 

This workshop runs from 10am-5pm with a 1 hour break at 1pm-2pm and additional shorter tea breaks. 

What you need to bring

All materials required for this workshop are included in the cost of this course, though you may wish to bring a folder to take your drawings home in. Padded & backed chairs, drawing boards and tables are provided for all students.

Getting to the studio

You may arrive at 9:45am onwards. Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio.

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Patreon supporters. Sign up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month to get access to the discount, online life drawing course, live online classes and personal feedback from our tutors. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and you are welcome to tag us with @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility

For the wellbeing of everybody at the class please don’t come to the class if you are ill with contagious symptoms. If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the life classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)
• Air purification with HEPA filters
• Sick pay for our freelance life models
• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

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