Life & Portrait - Figure in Motion (clothed model) - All Abilities Workshop

Course intent

Join in for a dynamic drawing session exploring the figure in motion. We will develop our ability to capture the gesture of the figure, and we will learn a variety of drawing approaches that will encourage us to convey the movement of the figure in experimental ways.

What will I learn?

• Approaches to tone, line, shape and composition

• Gesture drawing
• Mark-making for expressive images of the moving figure

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

  This is a mixed ability class, so all are welcome.

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

  • A2 white cartridge paper

• A2 newsprint
• A3 tracing paper
• Variety of pencils (at least HB 2B and 4B
• Sharpener
• Graphite stick
• Willow charcoal
• Compressed charcoal
• Rubber
• Board clips or masking tape

  What can I do when I finish the course?

  Learners can progress onto other Arts & Crafts courses with SAL.

The tutor will be happy to assist learners wishing to build a portfolio of work for entry to Further Education or alternative courses of study with other providers.

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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