Life Drawing Masterclass

Art |
24th June 2023

Life Drawing Masterclass | Sat 24 Jun | 12-4pm | £35 | 16+ yrs | Tutor Catherine MacDiarmid | Studio 3

The Life Drawing Masterclass is suitable for participants with some experience to extend and develop their skills in drawing, working directly from a life model. Explore observational techniques and new approaches to life drawing, with individual tuition from our expert artist tutor, Catherine MacDiarmid.

As a masterclass, participants will be challenged to explore their skills and techniques beyond the basic teachings of the life drawing course.

What do I need to bring with me?

Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Please bring your own drawing materials, the following is a guide:

  • paper (A3/2 sketch book)
  • willow charcoal
  • putty rubber
  • soft graphite stick or pencil
  • masking tape or clips to attach your paper to a board.

Other useful drawing media include pastels, compressed charcoals, and conte..

When using art materials your clothes could potentially get dirty so you may wish to bring an apron and/or dress for mess.

About the tutor

Catherine MacDiarmid

Catherine MacDiarmid is a local artist who has exhibited widely, including exhibiting in the BP Portrait award for young artists in 2001/2.  She is an elected member of The Lakes Artists Society and appeared in Sky Portrait Artists of the Year 2014, 2018 reaching the semi-finals in 2019.  As well as completing private portrait commissions her work is collected internationally, and works from her home-based studio in Kendal.  Her artwork focuses on the human form, exploring expression and movement in both drawing & painting.

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DATES & TIMES

24th June 2023

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