A four hour drawing session with a live model perfect for artists to develop their portrait drawing skills.

Portrait Afternoons

A special series of one off events running at our usual venue, 1000 Trades in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

These double length four hour drawing sessions will feature a live clothed model and focus on long poses. The structure of the session will be a 1 hour 45 minute pose followed by a comfort break and then a 2 hour pose. By having all that extra time artists are free to explore and create. They can focus in on the finer details of the facial structure, break down the larger time in order to create several studies of the same pose from different angles in order to better understand the anatomy in 3d space, or use the whole time to create a detailed portrait from life.

As always with our sessions they're open to all abilities, whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time, returning to drawing, or maintaining a regular creative practice. It’s a relaxed, friendly environment where you’re welcome to work at your own pace. Some materials are provided, although you’re encouraged to bring your own favourites if you have them.

Tickets £20 paid in session • Booking Recommended

Description supplied by the event organiser.