Life & Portrait - Drawing & Painting with Life Model

Course intent

During this engaging course, according to your level, you will develop drawing, painting and design skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the range of techniques and processes used when drawing from a Life Model.

Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

Classes are varied & enjoyable. Subjects covered during the course will include:

• The basic principles of life drawing
• Quick drawing techniques
• Observational drawing and painting
• Proportion
• Using measuring techniques
• Plotting negative spaces
• Portraying human form using geometric shapes
• Composition.
• Use of a variety of materials: charcoal, pastel, ink, etc
• Using different mark-making techniques
• Different papers and their uses
• Colour
• Tonal values
• Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook / notebook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.

To ensure that learners make good progress with their personal learning goals, the tutor will work with the learner to complete the required Individual Learning Plan.

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

The course is for all abilities. If you have not drawn the human figure before then there is no need to worry as full support is given throughout the entire course by this experienced tutor.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

• Drawing paper - size A1/A2 and an A1/A2 flip chart of cheap paper is needed for quick sketches

• Charcoal of mixed sizes
• Pencils,
• Putty rubber/eraser
• Bulldog clips or masking tape for the board
• Tissue or kitchen towels

Other items learners may wish to use later in the course and could include paints and pastels, although these are optional and can be discussed during the class.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto further life drawing, drawing, painting, and sculpture and illustration classes or if you wish to put a portfolio together for entrance to an art college then this is a distinct advantage. Meet new people and make friends and visit galleries together.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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