2-Day Figure Painting Masterclass with Anastasia Pollard (RP) - £210

We have just 3 easels left for our intensive oil painting masterclass next month.

If you are ready to step up from portraiture and zoom out to focus on the whole body, this masterclass is designed for you. This is for dedicated painters who want to add colour to their life drawing and use the entire human figure as a vehicle for expression, grounding their practice in traditional, academic methods.

Two days. One sustained pose. Deep, uninterrupted observation.

This is a rare opportunity for local artists to work directly from an unclothed life model under the guidance of a highly regarded professional, without the need to travel to London. We are thrilled to host Anastasia Pollard, an elected member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP). Classically trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Florence Academy of Art, Anastasia’s work is firmly rooted in honest observation and strong structural drawing. She has exhibited extensively across the UK, including multiple selections for the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery.

Rather than rushing to capture a fleeting likeness, you will learn her specific process for systematically dismantling and rebuilding the whole figure using oil paint. You will start with an accurate structural under-drawing to establish the pose before progressing to the careful development of values, colour relationships, edges, and form.

This masterclass won't turn you into Velázquez by Sunday evening. It will, however, give you a logical, repeatable system for dissecting form and transitioning your life drawing skills directly into classical oil painting. Demonstrations throughout the course will illustrate each step, with plenty of individual guidance to develop both your technical skills and your confidence.

You can continue wrestling with muddy palettes in disjointed sessions, or commit to a disciplined weekend that bridges the gap between fragmented sketches and fully realised classical paintings.
We provide the easels, boards, and the life model.
You simply bring your own paints and brushes.

The Details:

• Instructor: Anastasia Pollard (RP)
• Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
• Time: 10:00 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
• Venue: Springfield Centre, 45 Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, MK6 3JH
• Medium: Oil painting from an unclothed life model
• Price: £210
• Availability: Strictly limited to 12 easels (Only 3 easels remaining).

How to Book (Important): RSVPing on Meetup does not secure your spot. To join us, view the full materials list and book your ticket directly through the studio website here:
https://lifedrawing-mk.co.uk/master-classes/
Looking forward to painting with you,
Antonella, Matt, Csaba – Life Drawing MK

PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed masterclass (£210). Meetup displays this event as "Free" because all bookings and payments are handled securely through our own studio website. RSVPing on Meetup does NOT secure your easel.