Tutored Life Drawing: Gesture & Form with Jake Spicer

Over this two-day weekend course you’ll explore how you can use drawing to tap into the energetic qualities of the pose, gaining a better understanding of how form and weight express themselves in the figure and becoming more confident in making energetic, gestural drawings. The course is suitable for anybody with some drawing experience, from beginners who have attended life drawing classes and would like to develop their skills, to experienced artists looking to explore new ways of working.

What to Expect

Day 1: We’ll explore gesture in life drawing, working from an unclothed model who will adopt a series of short and moving poses.

Day 2: We’ll explore ideas of form and weight, using mark-making to describe the volume of the body without relying on tonal value alone.

What to Bring

All materials will be supplied; you may wish to bring a sketchbook for taking notes, and elastic bands or a folder for taking rolled drawings home. Signed copies of Jake’s book ‘Figure Drawing’ will be available to buy on the day.

Getting to the studio

West Hove Art studio is located at 16 Kingsthorpe Road, Hove, BN3 5HR. The studio has paid, on-road parking spaces outside the building. It is a 15-minute walk from Aldrington Station and is near to a variety of bus routes.

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, full-time students or Draw Patreon supporters. You can become a Draw Patreon supporter () for just a few pounds per month, giving you access to the discounted rate, tiered access to our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more.

Safety & accessibility

West Hove Studio is on the ground floor with step-free access and has two standard (non-accessible) toilets. If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on aW5mbyB8IGRyYXctYnJpZ2h0b24gISBjbyAhIHVr and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

Cancellations

Bookings are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another course. If you are unwell with a contagious illness please get in touch by email and we’ll issue a refund, minus Eventbrite’s fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on aW5mbyB8IGRyYXctYnJpZ2h0b24gISBjbyAhIHVr to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.

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