# Event Details - **Event Name**: Observational Drawing: Focus on the Figure 5-day course | 06 - 10 July 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Learn the investigative process of observational drawing in relation to the human figure on this 5-day short course for adults in London.About this EventDates: From 6 to 10 July 2026Time: 10:00 - 17:00Fee: £614Level: Beginners / some experience (18+ years)Tutor: Thomas MerrettDiscover the intensely investigative process of observational drawing, which underpins all aspects of practical work at the Art School, and develop techniques and strategies to help you explore this practice in relation to the human figure. We use a variety of media to explore the structure, volume, movement and anatomy of the human figure.'Thomas Merrett is a wondeful teacher of life drawing. I am a sculptor and have been to many life drawing classes and workshops, but Thomas is easily the best teacher I have experienced. He is calm, measured, has so much knowledge and expertise and shares all of his experience in a generous and informative way. Fantastic course!' Samantha https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/11e6f430-dd86-11f0-b4d1-6d12875f5ccf-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd6d8da-gmir.jpg COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis intensive course will enable artists and makers with diverse backgrounds and experience to engage with observational drawing through a range of ideas and approaches in response to the figure. Each day will provide an overall structure and focus, whilst responding flexibly to develop individual abilities and interests.We’ll introduce you to each new approach through speculative first thoughts and sketches, but also through more sustained drawings that will give you time to explore and develop your ideas over longer sessions. Using a variety of drawing materials you will be able to experiment and develop your drawings through both linear and tonal approaches.Emphasis will be given to three-dimensional form by investigating structure, volume, movement, weight and the anatomy of the figure. Fundamental drawing concepts and tools that enable the construction of a drawing will be explored through measurement, proportion and scale.Throughout the course there will be lots of discussion and review, with a diverse range of relevant drawings to provide context to further support and stimulate your drawing experience.You’ll leave the Art School with a range of very personal drawings which evidence your evolving drawing practice, and reflect your interests and approach. Thanks to the small class size and highly personalised attention, you’ll have gained in confidence, and have the tools to develop your drawing further in the future. A very challenging but satisfying week!What’s included: all teaching, and most materials including drawing materials.What isn’t included: your meals, and please bring a notebook and pen from home if you like to make notes.10% discount available for City & Guilds of London Art School students, alumni and staff. Contact to receive the discount code.Please note: in accordance with Eventbrite's Terms of Service, Eventbrite's fees are non-refundable. Any refunds made for Summer School bookings will have Eventbrite's fees deducted, unless we cancel the course. For more information, please see our terms and conditions. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/124a9800-dd86-11f0-b4d1-6d12875f5ccf-rimg-w1101-h740-dcd0d1d7-gmir.jpg 'It was very enjoyable from start to finish. Tutor was incredibly informative and clear, everyone was very friendly and I learnt a lot in a relatively very short amount of time.' 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Take a look at our FAQs page and for further help, please contact us at summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.ukThe Art School thanks The Grocers’ Charity for their generous support of this initiative. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/observational-drawing-focus-on-the-figure-5-day-course-|-06-10-july-2026/100001975279161144 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fobservational-drawing-focus-on-the-figure-5-day-course-06-10-july-2026-tickets-1975279161144 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 553, max: 614, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: City & Guilds of London Art School - **lat**: 51.4872287 - **long**: -0.1074457 - **full address**: City & Guilds of London Art School, City & Guilds of London Art School, London, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: City & Guilds of London Art School (https://allevents.in/org/city-and-guilds-of-london-art-school/17859936) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5ed575f7a40672502bb71cc6c2c97ac374b0bb8d035217274225e2b56fca2ff0-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc0c0c3-gmir.jpg?v=1766222842 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e620813c13910ce0902a655e6f0b66cd7186fe07e87da18ef2ab552916be0b27-rimg-w400-h400-dcc0c0c3-gmir.jpg?v=1766222841 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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