Learn the basics of life drawing and still life and be closer to producing an artwork worthy of an exhibition!

You will be taught by Emilie Syme-Lamont - artist and owner of Shivers Gallery in Brunswick. You will learn to capture and create a still life artwork as well as the classic posing figure by developing and refining your own life drawing style, using both classic and modern techniques.

This is a great opportunity for artistic expression as well as partaking in a community experience. Express your artistic side and meet budding artists and new friends.

Lessons cover:

Still life elements
Life drawing the classic female form
Continuous line drawing
Gestural drawing
Several mediums including pencil, charcoal and other materials
How to draw in proportion and master foreshortening
What the ideal sketch paper and medium is for you
Homework and research for your continuing art practice
Materials provided - sketch pad, pencils, charcoal etc.

When & Where:

Shivers Gallery, Brunswick

July - Wednesday 9th

7:00-9:00pm

(Please arrive 10 minutes early for set up)

Note: Week 1 lesson is Still Life (no model)

Materials

You will be provided paper, pencils, charcoal and some course material to continue your life drawing practice. Students are welcome to bring their own materials as well.

Refreshments

Tea, coffee and water will be provided or purchase a glass of wine for a gold coin donation with proceeds going to charity.

Teacher and model substitutes:

In the case of your teacher or model is unable to attend substitutes will be arranged.

FAQS:

Teacher and model substitutes: In the case of your teacher or model is unable to attend substitutes will be arranged.

Age restrictions: Attendees to be at least 16 years of age and above and require parental consent to attend.

Required Minimum Participants: The event will proceed only if the minimum number of participants is met; otherwise, it will be cancelled, and registrants will receive a full refund.

Book now as places are limited.

Life Drawing students posing for photos with their artwork

Student measuring models