Pathways to learning
If you are unsure about where to begin, start with life drawing. Drawing is an essential tool, more for training the eye rather than to produce finished drawings. We find many artists will practise observational drawing, particularly of the human figure, as a core discipline throughout their careers. So if you don’t know where to begin start with drawing.
We recommend attending our Introduction to Life Drawing on Monday evenings as an ideal starting point for absolute beginners.
Our Tutored Groups for Spring 2023
MONDAY EVENINGS – AN INTRODUCTION TO LIFE DRAWING
Mondays ~ 7.00pm-9.00pm (in-studio)
Full 12 week course £216 / 6 week course £120 / Single drop-in sessions £20
9th January – 3rd April 2023
Half Term, 1 week – Monday 13th February
Working from the nude model we explore a variety of drawing methods and you will discover what works for you. We have a demonstration early on in the evening which will introduce a technique or key concept. For beginners this can form the structure for progressive learning, for the more experienced it’s always good to be reminded or just to dust down old skills. If you’re a complete beginner we recommend joining for the full twelve weeks.
The course is delivered by at least two experienced practising artists to give you a variety of perspectives.
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS – PAINTING IN OILS with CLARE HAWARD
Mondays – 12 weeks (in-studio/online)
Full day 10.00am-4.00pm / £600
9th January – 3rd April 2023
Half Term, 1 week – Monday 13th February
Fridays Intermediate – 12 weeks (ONLINE)
Half day 10.00am-1.00pm / £350
6th January – 31st March 2023.
Half Term, 1 week Friday 17th February
- Learn to paint directly in oil paint
- Unpack the secrets of great composition
- Explore colour and how to mix it
- Work from still life and the human figure
- Become expert in studio practice
- Get close support from experts
- Flexible format – attend all twelve classes or session one or two.
TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS – PORTRAITURE with ALEX TZAVARAS
Tuesdays Beginners ~ 7.00pm- 9.30pm (ONLINE using Zoom)
12 weeks course / £350
3rd January – 28th March 2023
Half Term, 1 week Tuesday 14th February
Wednesdays Intermediate ~ 7.00pm- 9.30pm (in-studio)
12 weeks course / £350
4th January – 29th March 2023
Half Term, 1 week Wednesday 15th February
Learning portraiture in oil paint with an expert. Alex’ course is progressive, he requires you to complete the online course on Tuesdays first, to get the skills in place so that when you join him in the studio on Wednesdays, you can focus on portraiture proper.
FRIDAYS – AN INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING with REBECCA CARTWRIGHT
Fridays 10am- 1pm
12 weeks course – £480 / 6 weeks – £240
6th January – 31st March 2023
Half Term, 1 week – Friday 17th February
This course is for anyone wanting to learn how to paint in oils and to get the skills in place to start making pictures that really work.
- Learn to paint in oils from the beginning
- Understand the mechanics of oil paint
- Accurately mix the colours that you see
- Discover ways of looking that lead to successful images
- Embrace your own visual language in this powerful medium
Our Untutored Drop-in Groups for Spring 2023
SATURDAY MORNING LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING
Saturday ~ 10.00am-1.00pm (in-studio & Zoom)
Open drop-in sessions £15 – £22
Starting 7th January 2023
We have a life model in a single pose for three hours. Usually the same pose is repeated the following week so that you can give six hours to your work, remember to book the same position for both weeks – we also offer unallocated positions.
We break for 5 minutes for the model every 25 minutes and then for twenty minutes at 11.30 to have a cup of coffee and a biscuit (small charge).
The session is not formally tutored although all of our sessions are run by artists and advice is always available, just ask – otherwise you will be left to get on by yourself.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING
Saturday ~ 2.00pm-5.00pm (in-studio)
Open drop-in sessions £18 – £22
Starting 7th January 2023
We will have a life model in the same pose for three hours in the afternoon, usually for two consecutive weeks.
This is an untutored session run by a professional painter who will always be happy to give advice.
Remember to book the same position for both weeks – we also offer unallocated positions.
More information and booking here
TUESDAY EVENINGS FREYA’S FAST POSES – CREATIVE DRAWING
Tuesdays ~ 7.00pm-8.30pm (in-studio & Zoom)
Open drop-in sessions £8 – £11
Starting 3rd January 2023
This session is run by Freya Tate, a wonderful artist with a sharp eye and a playful line. The session is life model focused but Freya will discuss the works of particular artists and introduce chaotic elements to challenge you and move your drawing on to higher levels. You can see more of Freya’s work here @freyatateify
*£5 if you are a student. Email us at info@dulwichartgroup.co.uk, convince us you’re a student and get your discount code.
WEDNESDAY MORNING LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING LONG POSE
Wednesday ~ 10.00am-1.00pm (in-studio & Zoom)
Open drop-in sessions £15 – £22
Starting 4th January 2023
We have a life model in a single pose for three hours. Usually the same pose is repeated the following week so that you can give six hours to your work, remember to book the same position for both weeks – we also offer unallocated positions.
Our studio is purpose built and well equipped with easels, drawing boards, clips and so on.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PORTRAITURE
Wednesday ~ 2.00pm-5.00pm (in-studio & Zoom)
Open drop-in sessions £15 – £22
Starting 4th January 2023
Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait, we usually have the same model for two weeks so make sure to book the same position for both weeks if you plan on coming back – we also offer unallocated positions.. The model will at times be engaged in conversation in order to bring some animation to the face.
Further information and booking here
THURSDAY EVENINGS – LAP-TOP LIFE DRAWING
Thursdays ~ 7.00pm-9.00pm
Drop-in sessions £12
Starting on the 5th January 2023
This session is a seated life drawing session, working to a smaller format, ideal for those who like to work in a drawing book or iPad, predominantly with longer poses. Always run by a practicing artist.
