Drawing Figures In Mixed Media: Intermediates & Advanced Summer School

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Course code: B31C

Figure drawing is a timeless art form, practised for centuries. It involves capturing the essence of the human form using various techniques and materials.

when: From 14 Jul 2025 to 16 Jul 2025
Mon 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 £73.00, concession fee £44.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Explore various drawing media, including pastel and paint, while drawing from both nude and clothed models.

What can students expect?

You will develop skills in drawing figures, focusing on their shape, proportions, light, and shade, but going beyond just pencil! You will explore various drawing techniques presented by the tutor, including charcoal, pen, biro, pastel, crayon, and paint (watercolours or acrylics). Most activities will be preceded by a short demonstration from the tutor.

In each session, you will create several drawings, with most poses lasting 20-40 minutes. We will always strive to balance accuracy, natural ease in your drawing, and the unique characteristics of each medium.

Late starters allowed?

This is a short course, so it is best to attend in full.

Previous experience required?

Experience in some form of life drawing is required for this course. However, no previous experience with painting or using pastels is necessary.

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 £20 is payable to the tutor at the start of the first lesson.

Work set between sessions?

N/A

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li>Some charcoal sticks of willow charcoal-not charcoal pencils. Geometric blocks of processed charcoal are ok but less forgiving /erasable</li>
<li>A few coloured soft chalky pastels. If you don’t have any, you can borrow some from the tutor</li>
<li>2 or 3 sheets of A2 white paper</li>
<li>2 or 3 sheets of coloured paper: e.g. sugar-paper, pastel paper or parcel paper. Hobbycraft sell an A3 Coloured Paper pad for just £2 (online or in the shop)</li>
<li>£20 in cash for model fee</li>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

Practical/hands-on, with guidance and feedback from the tutor.

Equipment Required

See box 8. 

For the second session please bring:

<ul>
<li>Some watercolour or acrylic paint: black, white, brown, ochre and blue </li>
<li>A fine pointed paint brush, a broad (15-20mm wide) brush, AND one in-between</li>
<li>A white plate or palette</li>
<li>White paper A3 or A2 size suitable for paint</li>
</ul>

 

In addition, you could bring some of the following if you have them:

<ul>
<li>A few coloured pencils/crayons</li>
<li>A black biro/ball-point pen, or a fine gel-pen or felt-pen</li>
<li>A few fine-tipped coloured felt pens</li>
<li>A fat/chunky graphite stick</li>
<li>Oil pastels </li>
</ul>

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.