Life Drawing Sketchbook Short Course

Course description

This inspiring short course is designed to help students begin, build upon and develop a regular life drawing practice. Students boost their skills in a supportive environment alongside learners with wide range of abilities.

During the course, students work in direct response to a life model, using a variety of materials, techniques and lengths of poses to build their confidence in communicating the proportions of the body, how light falls across the form and how to start drawing with intention.

Sessions will have a practical focus, supported by tutor demonstrations, opportunities for group discussion and reflection on the work made during the session. Students receive tailored 1:1 feedback and practical advice throughout the course to support their goals and development.

Please note: all drawings will take place in sketchbooks (no easels/drawing boards required).

Course outcomes

By the end of the course students should:

• Build confidence in responding directly to the life model
• Have developed an understanding of key terms such as proportion and foreshortening and how to apply them practically to their drawings
• Be able to respond to the human form with a variety of different media
• Have a toolkit of techniques to start life drawing and possess the ability to be able to make an informed decision of which technique is suitable for their aspirations and the subject matter
• Have formed the foundation for a regular drawing practice
• Expanded their creative network with artists and practitioners from a variety of levels
• Developed their ability to discuss and reflect upon their drawings

Who should attend this course?

This 5-week evening course is aimed at anyone who would like to give life drawing a go for the first time, develop a regular drawing practice, or build upon skills they have learnt previously in a friendly and supportive environment.

Drawing is a lifelong pursuit, and a process that learners from all ranges of experiences can benefit from re-engaging with and practicing. In every context and from every new model there is something to be learnt.

Level: all levels welcome

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology, they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Study at Chelsea college of Arts one of London’s most prestigious art and design colleges
  
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion and a digital badge:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv.