Curious about getting started with life drawing but not sure what to expect? Been to a few sessions but looking for more support and guidance? Join us for this introductory life drawing workshop!

In this workshop, you'll experience a classic figure drawing session with supportive guidance and instructive practice exercises provided by instructor and artist Kevin McGillivray. We'll cover the basics of life drawing and how to attend a life drawing session, and then explore a series of essential exercises while drawing from an unclothed model. Kevin will be on hand to provide instruction, encouragement, and feedback throughout the session.

This session is great for complete beginners and for anyone looking for direct support and feedback to improve their figure drawing skills.

What to bring

Bring any of your favorite drawing materials – even a simple notebook and pencil is enough to get started. We'll have a few basic materials available as backup.

Agenda

• Welcome and introduction
• First set: Gesture warm-up poses (1-5 minute poses)
• Second set: Medium poses (10-15 minute poses)
• Third set: Longer poses (25-45 minute poses)
• Clean up and share your work on the drawing pile!

Between each set we'll walk through a series of demos of exercises and lessons to explore during the session featuring common approaches to figure drawing like construction, contour, and gesture.