I Wish I Could Draw People! Figures And Faces-Beginners & Intermediates

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Course code: D64H

Learn how to draw people or improve your skills. A short course for people who want to learn to draw figures and faces, and those who would like to get better at it! Using pencil or/and charcoal, you will learn to draw figures and faces from photographs week 1&2 and from a clothed model in the 3rd

when

From 27 Aug 2024 to 29 Aug 2024
Tue Wed Thu 10:00-13:00one week

Tutor

Bill Guilding

where

Stoke Lodge

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

fees

full fee for this course £70.00, concession fee £45.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

A short course for people who want to learn to draw figures and faces, and those who would like to get better at it! Using pencil or/and charcoal, you will learn to draw figures and faces from photographs in sessions 1 and 2 and from a clothed model in the third. 

A model fee of £6 to be paid in cash to the tutor at the beginning of the first session. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.

What can students expect?

During the course you will cover:

 

<ul>
<li>Session 1. Proportions of the human body and angles of limbs. You will draw figures from photographs of dancers, gymnasts, and athletes</li>
<li>Session 2. Proportions of the head and how draw a face from different angles. Working from photographs, you will draw faces in front-view, side-view, and three-quarter view</li>
<li>Session 3. Drawing from a live, clothed model.</li>
</ul>

 

The focus will be on drawing figures. Faces will be simplified-we will not have time for the detail needed for portraiture. For example, the turn or tilt of the head will be viewed as more important than a particular kind of nose or mouth.

Late starters allowed?

It is a short course, so it is best to attend all 3 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 or Portraiture.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes. A model fee of £6 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 third 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

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.