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Life Drawing & Portraiture

Life Drawing and Painting

Price:
£112.00
Starts:
05/06/2024
Day of week:
WED
Ends:
03/07/2024
Location:
Oakwood House, Maidstone
Time:
09:30 - 12:00
Duration:
5 weeks

This Life Drawing and Painting course will enable you to work from direct observation of an experienced model each session. You will be introduced to a range of approaches to drawing and painting the human form using a variety of media.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Make studies of the human form using a range of drawing and painting techniques;
- Produce figure studies that demonstrate an awareness of scale, perspective and proportion;
- Construct form using tone and colour;
- Draw and paint the human figure with increasing confidence and accuracy;
- Work to health and safety guidelines.

To find out more about our drawing and painting courses, watch this short video: https://youtu.be/9IkfYLlhOMw

Who is the tutor?

About the Tutor: Suzanne May

Suzanne has a BA(Hons) in Graphic Design & Illustration and an MA in Marketing. Throughout her career in visual communication Suzanne has illustrated children’s books, designed corporate identities and brochures for print, exhibited her fine artwork and undertaken art commissions. Her previous teaching experience includes being the sole art tutor at a private girls’ school and conducting various art classes for adults and children in the UK and Australia.

Suzanne’s passion is figurative drawing and painting from observation, particularly the human form, using a variety of media. She enjoys helping others to develop their own artistic vision and ability, and guiding them towards their unique creative potential.

View all courses taught by Suzanne May here

How will I be taught?

One to one guidance, group critiques, self-assessment against individualised learning outcomes stated on the Individual Learning Plan.

What do I need to bring with me?

If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However, all students should bring an A4 sketchbook of good quality cartridge paper, preferably with a hard cover and ring bound and a variety of pencils. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements.

What can I do next?

Your tutor will be able to advise. You can also visit our website at www.kentadulteducation.co.uk for more information.

What do I need to join the course

Some prior knowledge or experience of drawing and painting is required. This course is not suitable for absolute beginners.

It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity for you to participate fully and get the most out of the course.

Getting to your course

Find us

Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code MAI/133507/N/PF.