West Dean, Bloomsbury is situated just behind the British Museum, so it is a perfect opportunity to study there and back at the studio. You will start the day in the Greek section of the British Museum where you will learn to draw a Greek statue. You will meet at West Dean, Bloomsbury and then go as a group to The British Museum.

In the afternoon you will go back to the studio and draw a life model inspired by a Greek statue.

During the course you will learn to improve your observation skills through measuring and looking for shapes and you will learn to draw expressively and experiment with tone.

The aim is to practise drawing in a museum and studio and experiencing the contrasting settings and to experience drawing a static sculpture and then a living breathing being.

Included

On this course the College will supply some of the materials including paper, charcoal, and a rubber per student. A model for the afternoon of the course.

What students need to bring

• 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B pencils
• Pencil sharpener (for studio use only)
• Compressed charcoal (optional)

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Daily Timetable

Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)  
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm  
 

Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.

Refreshments

Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.

Safety

Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.

Refunds and cancellations

Please refer to our terms & conditions below.

Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

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