Life & Portrait - Dynamic Portraits (clothed model) - All Abilities

Course intent

In this workshop, we will experiment with different ways of using scale, space, line and colour to create dynamic portraits. We will focus on portraits from a clothed model. Beginning with practicing expressive mark-making when drawing the portrait head, we will move towards using composition, line and colour to create dynamic interpretations of the head. These may include abstraction, emphasis, as well as different moods and emotions.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to use: · line and mark-making · placement and scale · shape, texture and colour

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

This course is for all abilities.

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

You need to bring: · A2 cartridge paper · Additional paper in different colours (this could just be 5 different sheets ranging from A4-A3 size) · Drawing media (any combination of pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen etc.) · Colour pastels (chalk or oil) · Masking tape

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto many opportunities to take up other art & craft classes, including further drawing and painting courses or one-day specific life drawing workshops.

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.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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