I Wish I Could Draw People! Beginners & Intermediates Summer School

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Course code: B39D

Learning to draw people is an exciting and rewarding challenge. This workshop will demystify the process and help you develop your skills.

when: From 26 Aug 2025 to 27 Aug 2025
Tue Wed 10:00-13:00 one week
Tutor: Bill Guilding

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course £50.00, concession fee £30.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

A 2-day summer school for people who want to learn to draw figures, and those who would like to get better at it! Using pencil or/and charcoal, you will draw from photographs in the first session and from a clothed model in the second.

What can students expect?

During the course you will cover:

 

<ul>
<li>Session 1. Proportions of the human body, and the angles of limbs. Seeing shapes objectively, which makes drawing them possible. You will draw figures from photographs mainly of dancers, gymnasts, and athletes.</li>
</ul>

 

<ul>
<li>Session 2. Drawing from a live clothed model, in poses suitable for beginners, you will put into practice principles learnt in Session1, but this time whilst looking at a 3-dimensional body instead of a flat photograph. </li>
</ul>

 

In both sessions, you will also learn to shade a drawing by observing and understanding how light and shade fall on the body

Late starters allowed?

It is a short course, so it is best to attend both sessions to benefit in full.

Previous experience required?

This course is for beginners and those with some experience who would like to improve their skills.

What is the progression route?

Other drawing and painting courses, especially Life Drawing.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes. Learners supply own materials, in addition, a model fee of £8 is payable in cash to the tutor at the beginning of the first session.

Work set between sessions?

No

What should students bring?

To the 1st session, please bring:

<ul>
<li>A normal HB or B pencil </li>
<li>An eraser</li>
<li>Several sheets of A3-size white paper </li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

There will be a short demonstration or two in each session, but you will mainly be drawing, receiving suggestions and feedback from the tutor as you do so.

Equipment Required

See box 8 above. In addition: 

For the second session when we draw from a model

<ul>
<li>Sticky-tape, blu-tac or bull-dog clips</li>
</ul>

 

Optional: charcoal or graphite-stick or coloured pencils.

Refunds and cancellations

Course Cancellations by Us

• If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.

• We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.

Cancellations by You

• If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.

• If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.

Transfers

• Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.

• A 10% transfer fee applies.

• Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.

Illness and Absence

• No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.

How Refunds Are Issued

• Refunds are returned via the original payment method:

• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.

• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.

Online Course Access

• Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.

• No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.