Life & Portrait - The Figure in Mixed Media - All Abilities Workshop

Course intent

Learn to draw a figure from life while discovering mixed media techniques. Using varied media, colour and collage, we will create images of the figure that combine observation and imagination, working from the life model. You will be working exclusively from the unclothed figure and using a variety of poses.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to: · draw the figure from life · use composition and scale · describe shape, texture and space · work with rhythm and gesture · use collage and mixed media · use abstraction in your work

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

This course is for all abilities. Beginners will learn the basics of life drawing and image making, learners who are already confident will explore different and new ways of working, be inspired and learn new skills.

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

You need to bring: · A3 or A2 cartridge paper · Selection of papers (A4-A3) different colours and textures (these could also be ‘found’ papers like newspaper, envelopes, recycling etc.) · Drawing media (any combination of pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen etc.) · Colour pastels (chalk or oil) · Glue stick · Scissors · 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 with this tutor including Life & Portrait - Figure in Motion (clothed model) - All Abilities 8th February or in the summer term Life & Portrait & Printmaking - The Figure & Monoprint Workshop - All Abilities 7th June and the quirky and magical Life & Portrait - Surreal Poses & Props - All Abilities 28th June

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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