Art and Design
Life drawing marathon
Who the course is for
Adults at all levels from complete beginners to those with experience who wish to learn about working from a life model.
Course location
Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX.
What you’ll learn
Through 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 sketch book and/or drawing paper and drawing materials for this course. We suggest pencils with 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 and employment.
How to enrol
Complete an enrolment form online
Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services.
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Title |
Days and times |
Course code, start date, number of weeks |
Fees £5 annual registration fee also applies |
|---|---|---|---|
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Life drawing marathon |
Saturdays 10am to 4pm |
AC4013 16 November 2024 2 weeks |
£50 standard £25 concession |
Contact information
Southwark Adult Learning Service
- email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
- phone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101
Page last updated: 31 July 2024
