Develop your portraiture and figure drawing skills in this 4 week or 8 week course with artist, Livvy Stainer.

Are you passionate about drawing and painting but find portraits challenging? Join artist Livvy Stainer, who brings over 35 years of experience in portraiture and figure drawing, for an inspiring 8-week course designed to transform your skills.

What You’ll Learn
  • Master facial proportions and the structure of the head and body
  • Capture a likeness with confidence
  • Perfect drawing hands, hair and posture
  • Explore colour and flesh tones
  • Develop your skills with practical tips and demonstrations

You’ll work from photos and occasionally a live model, diving deep into the art of portraiture and figure drawing and painting.

Materials

Livvy will use pencil, charcoal, and colour pastels during the sessions, but feel free to bring your favorite medium and work in colour or monochrome.

Suggested supplies
  • Drawing tools: HB, 4B, and 8B graphite pencils, willow charcoal sticks, putty eraser
  • Paper: Cartridge paper and toned pastel paper
  • Optional pastels: Conte à Carre Colour Pastels 'Portrait Set'

Basic art materials will be provided by the museum if you're still deciding what to bring!

Course Options
  • Full 8 weeks: Immerse yourself in the complete journey (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th April
  • 4-week blocks: Perfect for those with a busy schedule. (Block1: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March. Block2: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April.

Unleash your creativity and build the skills you’ve always dreamed of in a relaxed and welcoming environment.