Art and Design

Life drawing – an introduction

Learn how to draw from a life model.     

Who the course is for

Adults at all levels who wish to learn about working from a life model.

Course location

Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX.

What you’ll learn

Through both short and long poses, you will discover how to interpret the figure onto paper using basic techniques of measuring, proportion and composition as well as creating effects with mark-making in pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and other appropriate mediums. You can learn how to express yourself freely with gestural drawing techniques. There will be opportunities to reference established artists throughout.

How the course is taught

Courses are tutor led with demonstrations and one to one support. There will be opportunities for learners to support and learn from each other through group discussions on work in progress and finished work.

Materials you’ll need

You will need to bring your own sketch book and/or drawing paper and drawing materials for this course – we suggest pencils different grades 4H – 9B and charcoals – willow and compressed. You may also like to use pen and ink.

After the course

Further adult learning art courses. Past learners have also started businesses and progressed to degree courses & employment.

We look forward to welcoming you to the adult learning centre and the start of your learning journey with us!

How to enrol

Complete an enrolment form online

Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services.

Course details

Contact information

You can:

• email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
• phone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101

Page last updated: 21 November 2024