Weekend Life Drawing and Painting
6,7 & 8 December 2025
( 2 places left at 20% discount)
This is the last life class of the year.
The next Life Classes will be:
March 7-9 2026
June 20-22
October 10-12
December 5-7
( not many, just 4 a year )
Saturday is the first day and is more of an exploratory drawing session using various material and approaches from the more studied to the spontaneous reacting to different poses ranging from 2 minutes to an hour. Sunday and Monday is set up for those who want to focus on painting where a pose can last from 2 to 7 hours. Drawing is encouraged as much as painting, so the long sessions will suit painters as well as those who prefer prolonged drawing sessions.Tasks will be set, but instruction is mostly on a one-to-one basis and tailored to individual needs and experiences. Quite lot of the group have been regular attenders, therefore it’s a matter of helping everyones work to a further stage.
Levels:
The course is suitable for intermediates and advanced. Some experience with life drawing and painting is therefore useful.There will be a couple of spaces reserved for beginners
Scroll down for further details and examples of work.
The studio is purpose-built and very spacious. The lighting is excellent due to a large expanse of roof lights. In terms of equipment studio easels and workstations are provided. Go to this link to see the studio and house.
Materials:
It is advised you bring your own materials to draw and paint. We have stock which is really a standby.There is no shortage of large drawing sheets, primed paper canvases. There is also a small stock of brushes for sale, but it is best to bring your own.
When booking please confer with us about materials and what to bring if you are not sure. There is no need to spend a small fortune on materials. Less is more.
To view more life room work follow this link to the Galleries
Lunches
Lunches is included and outsourced to an award winning chef called Gavin Kellett who provides us with very wholesome and delicious vegetarian soups which are different on all days. Then there is locally baked bread, baked potatoes, plus salads and fruit. If you have dietary requirements please let us know.The table is laid out pleasantly in our spacious dinning room. Lunch provides a very welcomed break and a friendly and relaxing time away from the working studio.
Refreshments, coffee, teas and biscuits are available throughout the day and included .
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