About this Event
Course Overview
This 5-week course offers a structured and welcoming introduction to portrait drawing from life. Working from a live model each week, participants will focus on the essential foundations of observational drawing: proportion, structure, light, and tone.
Suitable for beginners as well as those returning to drawing, the course emphasises careful looking and building confidence through a clear, step-by-step approach. By simplifying the complexity of the face into manageable elements, participants will develop a solid base for further exploration.
This course can be taken on its own or followed by Part 2, which moves towards a more expressive and experimental approach.
Teaching Approach
Each session combines short demonstrations with guided exercises and sustained drawing time. The focus is on developing strong observational habits while maintaining a relaxed and supportive studio atmosphere.
You will work from a variety of poses, gradually building your ability to:
- place features accurately
- understand proportion and structure
- interpret light and shadow
Individual feedback is offered throughout, tailored to your level and pace.
What You’ll Learn
You will:
- Understand the basic structure and proportions of the head
- Develop confidence in drawing from observation
- Learn to simplify complex forms into clear shapes
- Use tone to describe volume and light
- Build a consistent drawing practice
Outcome
By the end of the course, you will have produced a series of portrait studies and gained a strong foundation for further development.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 58.00 to GBP 68.00
