We offer drawing courses for all creative abilities. Most of our courses are mixed ability and suitable for all, but we also have some specific beginners classes to support people who are just starting to explore their drawing skills.
Our classes and workshops teach drawing techniques on various subjects ranging from figures, faces to portraiture, landscapes and outdoors. Explore our wide range of exciting drawing courses, classes and workshops and sign-up now.
More Information on Our Drawing Courses
There are drawing and pastel courses for beginners and improvers on offer for those looking to get creative with drawing techniques, landscapes or life..
Courses 2023/24
For our new 2023/24 courses, see list below:
NEW Drawing-Beginners
A friendly, supportive and structured course which will help beginners develop their drawing skills. You will learn to draw using pencil, charcoal, rubbers and more. You will explore line, tone and perspective through a series of exercises, designed to improve your confidence and ability.
Fee includes materials for the 1st session.
Tuesdays 9.30am to 12noon Mary Kelly
6 sessions from 16 April £118/£72 D94E Stoke Lodge
And
Tuesdays 9.30am to 12noon Mary Kelly
6 sessions from 4 June £114/£72 D94F Stoke Lodge
Life Drawing-Mixed Ability
Learn to draw the human figure from observation. Drawing from a nude model, you will learn to see shape, proportion, light and shade more objectively. Later we will vary the pace, and you’ll be encouraged to vary your ways of drawing. Model fee of £35 for the course to be paid in cash to the tutor during first session.
Fridays 9.45am to 12.15pm Bill Guilding
6 sessions from 19 April £113/£68 D64E Stoke Lodge
Drawing Figures And Faces From Life-Mixed Ability
Working from a different model each week (clothed, nude and portrait), you will develop skills in drawing figures and faces, their shape and proportions, light and shade. You will use a range of traditional drawing media and explore various approaches and techniques. Model fee of £35 for the course to be paid in cash to the tutor during first session.
Fridays 9.45am to 12.15pm Bill Guilding
6 sessions from 7 June £113/£68 D64F Stoke Lodge
Drawing Skills-Mixed Ability
Led by an experienced tutor, learners will make rapid progress and explore line, tone, measurement, texture, shading and composition. They will be taught how to ‘look’ and how to interpret what they see. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve.
Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm Roma Widger
6 sessions from 17 April £91/£55 D91E Stoke Lodge
And
Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm Roma Widger
6 sessions from 5 June £91/£55 D91F Stoke Lodge
NEW Just Charcoal
Drawing with charcoal is a popular medium that can create amazing results. This introduction to drawing with charcoal is suitable for the complete beginner or the more experienced artist. You will experiment with mark making and develop confidence, learning how the materials can be combined then proceed to finished pieces.
Thursdays 10am to 12.30pm Jenny Ibrahim
6 sessions from 18 April £116/£71 D60H Stoke Lodge
And
Thursdays 10am to 12.30pm Jenny Ibrahim
6 sessions from 6 June £116/£71 D60J Stoke Lodge
Drawing Outdoors With Mixed Media-Intermediates
Three enjoyable mornings drawing outdoors around Stoke Lodge. A chance to experiment with mixed-media: crayon, pastel, charcoal, ink, and maybe even paint. If it rains, we will work indoors using photographs.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.45am to 1.15pm Bill Guilding
3 sessions from 17 July £80/£49 D64G Stoke Lodge
I Wish I Could Draw People! Figures And Faces-Beginners & Intermediates
A short course for people who want to learn to draw figures and faces, and those who would like to get better at it! Using pencil or/and charcoal, you will learn to draw figures and faces from photographs in sessions 1 and 2 and from a clothed model in the third.
A model fee of £6 to be paid in cash to the tutor at the beginning of the first session.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm Bill Guilding
3 sessions from 27 August £70/£45 D64H Stoke Lodge
Drawing & Painting A Person From Life- Intermediates & Advanced
Practise drawing or painting a figure or portrait from a clothed female model in one continuous pose. All painting and drawing media welcome, but best to use a medium you are familiar with. Some experience of drawing figures/ faces is recommended.
A model fee of £12 to be paid in cash to the tutor at the beginning of the session.
Friday 10am to 4pm Bill Guilding
1 session 30 August £50/£35 D64K