About this Event
ABOUT GOODHAND DRAWING:
At Goodhand Drawing, we believe that there is no such thing as a bad drawing which is why all hands are good! We want to facilitate a space where everyone feels comfortable to try out new ways of drawing and have fun.
The classes are hosted by Florence Goodhand-Tait. Florence is an artist and educator with a BA in illustration and considerable experience running art workshops for a wide range of groups, including for Saatchi Gallery, Art in the Park, Camberwell College of the Arts and Bold Tendencies.
ABOUT MILD PERIL:
Posing live for us we will have the amazing Mil Peril. Mild is a professional drag performer, dancer, host, stand up and creator of 101 Damn Asians, an all Asian drag night.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Basic Materials will be provided but please bring any paper/sketchbooks you have of any size and any drawing materials - pencils, coloured pencils, felt tips, oil or chalk pastels, or charcoal. If you want to get experimental you could even bring some glue and collage materials.
ABOUT THE SESSION:
Mild will be performing for us and will stop for 1 to 5 minute poses for us to draw. We may also experiment with drawing some continuous movement between two poses for 5 minutes. We will do some longer poses towards the end.
Florence will be happy to give suggestions to anyone but of course feel free to draw however you want.
At the end of the session, we would love it if you could stay and lay out your drawings so that we can get inspired by each other’s work.
There are a few Pay What You Can tickets available for low income participants but please pay the full £16 if you are able to.
Payment that we get will go towards our venue costs, payment for our model and artist, and future sessions.
WHERE:
Kors Room, Copleston Centre, Copleston Rd, London SE15 4AN
WHAT PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID:
"It felt very safe and supportive, both of the model and the attendees. I liked the fact that I wasn't the only complete beginner. The structure was excellent, with good guidance and timings for a novice like me. I loved the sharing at the end - it helps the confidence. I never thought I would try life drawing as it felt beyond me, but this just goes to show that everyone can try, and everyone's perspective matters.”
“Good mix of poses and timing, wonderful, dance-inspired poses, thank you”
"Art history lesson at the beginning, seeing lots of people, relaxing, fun music - poses. trying to remember how to life draw!”
“Friendly, not intimidating, loved the variety, brilliant music, great intro for inspiration."
"Supportive atmosphere”
“I found interesting drawing fast portrait with hands or feet with a wonderful music and a lovely team!”
“Truly on of the best I have seen. I went to art school with live models and have taken many life drawing classes over the years. You're good!”
“The model was probably 1of the best I've ever encountered.”
“Something different ,beautiful and clothed . Professionally done and still very enjoyable”
“Lovely, skilled model. Great times for sketching”
“The poses of the model were very elegant. I also liked her kimono style dress and get make up that were very creative. The introduction with different styles of portraits and techniques was also inspiring.”
“Great introduction on other examples of portraits, well facilitated, great model, affordable, encourages for diversity of drawing styles and ability, great feedback.”
“Very interesting introduction and professional poses.”
“The challenge, trying something new and feeling inspired.”
“Shortish poses, really good model - nice poses, good hosting.”
“Lovely moderator, interesting poses and great welcoming atmosphere (and great music!)”
“Beautiful model”
"I liked the idea of painting poses, the sense of movement that was present throughout the workshop and the difficulty with moving poses.”
"I liked the movement in dance, continual movement, one minute poses, 5 minute poses “
"Loved the relaxed atmosphere and really enjoyed the music while drawing the dancer”
"Brilliant model and movement and music !”
"Really liked the set up, the model, the dancing, music and that they were short poses would love to do it again!”
"I loved the movement and quicker poses”
"[I liked t]he different shapes created by the dance routine. The short duration of the poses.”
"Very inviting and friendly, great atmosphere."
Event venue & nearby stays
Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, London, United Kingdom
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