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.
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Our Tutored Groups for Spring 2025
MONDAYS – PAINTING IN OILS with CLARE HAWARD
Mondays – 12 weeks (in-studio)
Full day 10.00am-4.00pm / £720
6th January – 31st March 2025.
Half Term 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
MONDAY EVENINGS – AN INTRODUCTION TO LIFE DRAWING
with AUDREY FATTOUCHE
Mondays ~ 7.00pm-9.00pm (in-studio)
Full 12 week course £270 / 6 weeks £150
6th January – 31st March 2025.
Half Term 17th 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.
WEDNESDAYS – PORTRAITURE with ALEX TZAVARAS
Wednesdays Intermediate ~ 12 week course (in-studio)
7.00pm- 9.30pm / £495
8th January – 2nd April 2025.
Half Term 17th February.
Alex Tzavaras is one of the most compelling portrait artists working today. He unerringly gets a likeness and always works with precision and style. Whilst he is exceptionally talented he does follow a very clear set of steps in order to arrive at his finished images. Unlike many artists who get great results without really knowing how, Alex is explicit; he can show you how he paints and explain why it works.
THURSDAY MORNINGS – DEPTH & NARRATIVE THROUGH COLOUR – Landscape Painting Short Course
with DAVID SAWYER
Thursday mornings ~ 3 weeks (on-site)
10.00am- 1.00pm / £150
20th March – 3rd April 2025.
Join us for an exhilarating six-week journey into the art of landscape painting, led by the renowned plein aire artist David Sawyer. Using our studio as a base, this course will immerse you in the process of making landscape art, enriched by David’s extensive knowledge and deep enthusiasm.
Read more about it and sign up here
FRIDAYS – PAINTING IN OILS with AUDREY FATTOUCHE
7.00pm- 9.30pm
Full 12 week course £480 / 6 weeks £270
10th January – 31st March 2025.
Half Term 17th February.
Learn how to paint in oils in a supportive and nurturing environment with Audrey. She will guide you from the basics of color to more advanced topics like perspective, composition, and color theory.
Our Untutored Drop-in Groups for Spring 2025
SATURDAY MORNING LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING
Saturday ~ 10.00am-1.00pm (in-studio & online)
Open drop-in sessions £15 – £25
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 £20 – £25
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 & online)
Open drop-in sessions £8* – £15
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 & online)
Open drop-in sessions £15 – £25
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 & online)
Open drop-in sessions £15 – £25
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 – LONG POSE LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING
Thursdays ~ 7.00pm-9.00pm (in-studio)
Drop-in sessions £15
We have a nude model for two hours in a single pose to give you time to complete a finished drawing or to paint the figure. You are welcome to draw or paint in oils or wet media.
