Life Drawing Half Day 24 Jan 2026

Life drawing is one
of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of
starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a
never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.

In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and
interpreting the bodies and movements of our fellow humans. This makes us
experts in knowing about the theme of this course!  As we 'own' and use
our own physical bodies, we bring a lot of observational and embodied
experience to drawing the model.  As the nude comes without visual
distractions on its surface like buttonholes, textile patterns, shoelaces, and
shape-changing garment silhouettes, drawing is all about observing the shape
and how it transforms in its various poses. A beautifully simple and elegant
concept.

This life-drawing half-day Saturday session (10 am –
12:30 pm) is a great opportunity to spend time in a relaxed and friendly
half-day class to explore life-drawing away from the commitment that comes with
a continuous life-drawing course.

For those leaners who want to embark on their own drawing journey
for all or parts of the day, it is encouraged to have a think ahead of the
event about what materials and processes you might like to try out and come
prepared accordingly.

Sabine will support each learner individually in as
much or as little as they wish and she gives plenty of demonstrations of a
selection of drawing processes.

Beginners to life drawing are very welcome. 
Learners are encouraged to engage with each other about their unfolding drawing
journeys and there are opportunities in each block to walk around and see and
talk about others' work.

Learners should bring one or two B4 or softer
pencils and a sharpener and a colour medium of their choice – e.g. watercolours
(watercolour paper is only needed if you want to go for the full
watercolour-layering technique) or acrylic paints. Just a few colours will do.
E.g. red, yellow, blue, white (in the case of acrylics) and black. Bring inexpensive
tape to paste papers down onto the board.

Inexpensive A2 size cartridge paper can be purchased
in class (A2 cartridge paper, 130 g, 18p/sheet). Learners will draw on tables
and drawing boards/trestles. The Guild does not supply easels. But learners are
also welcome to bring their own materials and papers.

The session is suited for beginners and experts
alike.

Please note that Sabine also teaches full-day
life-drawing events in the Guild. You find information and booking for them
under the Guild’s ‘Event’ section
of the website and ongoing 12-week courses on a Monday night and on a Thursday
afternoon.