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You will be working with a model from life and you will learn how to ‘see’ in new ways in order to capture the essence of your subject. You will learn perspective drawing skills and chiaroscuro (light and darks) using charcoal and conté crayons (please feel free to use pencil if you wish).
You will look at ‘angles’, structure and even a little anatomy in order to understand the head and facial features. There will be the chance to practise different views and poses, working up to building a tonal drawing. There will be a continuous pose to allow replication of a portrait ‘sitting’ and give you the chance for a finished drawing.
The College will supply some cartridge paper, newsprint and a putty rubber per student, and there will be charcoal, fixative, masking tape and sandpaper to share amongst the group. A model will be provided for the duration of the course.
Chamois leather (optional – available from art shops or car supply shops)
Available from tutor:
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: 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.
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.
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.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
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.
Zara Drummond changed career from award-winning Industrial Designer to Fine Artist after a riding accident. She re-trained at Chelsea College of Arts, and studied drawing at the Royal College of Arts. With paintings in private collections all over the world, Zara Drummond is best known for her portraits over the last twenty years.
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