Life Drawing Classes -  currently paused

The old Meadows, as with our former venue at  Buchan Street, are closed and in the process of demolition. Yes those lovely centres, all upgraded recently with new roofs, solar panels and energy saving, are to be flattened, demolished, disappeared and built over.   I repeat it because no one seems to believe me.  The City Council builds them, and the City Council knocks them down.

The new Meadows Centre is now open and I am to consider whether it might be suitable for our use.  I must assess parking and the practicalities of moving our equipment to the site.   Since it is all change anyway we could look for a new venue elsewhere. Check here occasionally for the latest updates - I always post here first.

Visual Creativity for Wellbeing
A practical workshop with humour and insight into facial communication

This training day exercise uses visual creativity as a means of boosting wellbeing and team cohesion.  My presentation is suitable for groups of 20 - 70 people over a time allocation of two to three hours. During the session I demonstrate skills of observing facial features to the group and then set practical work in pairs.  At the end there is an all group review with each individual  having a moment in the spotlight giving a feel good conclusion and a lasting boost to motivation. Contact me for a quotation for your specific training day requirements.

Extend your artistic skills by drawing the figure in expressive life drawing classes. There is expert guidance to enable you to get the most from our inspiring models.

It is a great way to develop and maintain your skill in visual art and can form a core element in your art practice.  Here in Cambridge you can find the best classes which will inspire and enhance your artistic output.

Art students will find the courses fit well with the demands of the A level and beyond especially in preparing a portfolio of artwork for a college application. 

Practising artists also relish the regular discipline of drawing the figure. I offer specialist classes for those involved in graphics and computer games industries. In Cambridge Drawing we use a wide range of models who can help us with topics such as animation, anatomy and character.

There are regular demonstrations on a variety of topics which aim to offer guaranteed success for beginners, and additional insight for those with more experience.

Looking forward to drawing with you!

Derek Batty

Updated 19th June 2023

Earn Money as a Life Model 
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Pastels Demonstration 
Step by step method of drawing with colour chalk pastels.  Beginning with a quick outline you then block in colours using the side of the pastel.  Follow up with strokes of colour to create optical mixtures. And finally, if necessary, reinforce some outlines.

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