Come along to a relaxed, drop in, tutored portrait drawing session for all abilities, working from a sitter with a different topic each week

This week’s topic is: Starting a Portrait: the basics of constructing the head and facial proportions

Come along to a relaxed, drop in, tutored pose life drawing session for all abilities. There is a different topic each week covering a different aspect of life drawing.

The session includes a short taught segment at the beginning lasting around 20 mins, followed by a series of exercises where we draw from a portrait model. The session is taught by tutor Lancelot Richardson. (https://lancelotrichardson.com) There will be a short break for tea and biscuits in the middle of the session. Toilets are available in the building.

These sessions can be attended flexibly; you can attend all sessions like a course, or pick and choose topics.

What you need to bring

You are welcome to bring your own drawing materials. Free materials, including paper and any required materials for the session are provided with this session. Drawing boards are available. There are chairs and tables available in the space.

Getting to the Space

This session is run at the Studio room at Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UD

This is about a 15 min walk from Brighton train station

The nearest bus stops are Southover Street (serviced by 37B City Buzz), the Level (serviced by 25, N25, 37B City Buzz) and bottom of Elm Grove (serviced by 21, 22, 23)

When you arrive at the building, please press the 'Studio' button to be let in and take the staircase to your right.

Discounts

The discounted price is available to students and those on benefits/low income.

Safety & accessibility

These classes are currently held on the first floor, with stairs to access. There are toilets on the premises.

The studio itself has overhead lights and natural light. Low music will be playing at sessions. Fixative spraying is not allowed in the studio and is done outside. Oil paints are not allowed in this space.

If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms please stay home – tickets will be transfered to another week or refunded.

About the Tutor

Lance (https://www.lancelotrichardson.com/) is an independent artist and illustrator, with over 8 years experience as a tutor at Draw Brighton teaching life drawing, portraiture, drawing and painting. He also occasionally teaches at Hastings Contemporary, and for various private clients.

Description supplied by the event organiser.