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Ever wanted to draw? What are the secret methods artists use? Here is your chance to learn how to do it properly. You will be guided by the step by step demonstrations and find support with artist Derek Batty. There is a friendly atmosphere and you will be welcomed whether you are a beginner or more experienced artist. You can just turn up on the night, no need to book and there is a pay-as-you go option. We have two great models for you to draw. There are materials for you to use and others to buy, so the only thing to bring is yourself! Hope to see you! |
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13 Jan 12 Xt3m Action
Record the pose by any means using scribbling, action lines and outline.
20 Jan 12 Easy Pastels
Bring colour into your drawing. In the demonstration I will show
you a step by step method. 27 Jan 12 Colour
detail: flesh tones with Lucian Freud. Develop your colour choices
working blues, green and purple into the flesh tones. In
anticipation of the Lucian Fred exhibition at the National Portrait
Gallery. 03 Feb Erotic Line
My demonstration gives you a guaranteed method of capturing
character and style. 10 Feb 12 Classical Poses Search for the ideal in the pose and the figure. .... more workshops and demonstrations throughout February and March. |
| Cost
Pay as you go, no need to book: £16 per
workshop Additionally you can gain extra drawing practice by attending throughout the term. There are twelve classes in the Summer Term September - December and the cost for all twelve is £124. You could spread the cost by paying in two installments of £62, by writing two cheques for example, one post dated 4th November. The full term programme is here. You can also pay via the internet. Full details available in printed class brochure. |
| How
to get there Buchan Street is a large modern spacious hall, north of central Cambridge, just off Kings Hedges Road. Get there by cycle, bus or car. Walking is not recommended from the centre of town, it is too far. There is a cafe and supermarket next to the centre. If you walk or take the bus or taxi there will be certainly someone who can give you a lift back. So you've just gotta get there! Bicycle
Bus: Stage Coach entry page for Citi 1 Timetable and route map (if you are lucky!) Or Take the new Guided Bus route B to Orchard Park West. From Cambridge, depart Drummer Street at 1831 and from the other direction, St Ives bus station bay 3 departs 1833. Guided Busway information here Select Route B, alighting at Orchard Park West Car Walk |
| What
to bring
You can use any materials you wish. On your first visit I recommend that you use materials you are familiar with, such as charcoal, pastel or pencil. We have boards and clips, usually resting a board on a chair in front. Some students bring their own easel. There is paper, charcoal and erasers, and other assorted materials for you to use. Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied free but you do have to wash your own cups! |
| What
to expect?
I try to start promptly. We usually begin with a starting pose of ten to twenty minutes so that you can get some drawing as soon as possible. The demonstration will begin around 7.20 pm and will last approximately 20 minutes. But if you prefer you can continue with your own drawing. There is a break of fifteen minutes with self-service tea and coffee after which we have one pose. At the end of the class I encourage you to select one drawing for a brief exhibition, although there is no pressure on you to display your work. |
| Fixative- Free Studio!
Please note that for health reasons fixative (or hair spray) should not be used inside the building at any time. Other high vapour materials may need to be restricted. How to preserve your charcoal and pastel drawings. |
| Hope
to see you!
Well so much information. Much too scary, possibly. And so the only way you are going to find out if the class can work for you is by coming along! So enough words. Time for drawing! See you there. Derek |
