SmArt Drawing and Sculpting from the Figure

Join SmArt for an immersive art experience centered around sculpting a clay sketch from a life model and then prep it and fire it to take home. This is suitable for those with some experience as it is not tutored. there is just a little coaching available and the digging out process is taught. Its a short course just designed for a small sculpture sketch with basic armature

What it involves: 5 afternoons directly sculpting in a fully equipped sculptors studio followed by an optional long session/day of digging out, This technique that preps a piece for firing. Once learnt- this technique can be used again and again making sculpted pieces. So whether you are a seasoned artist or just know the basics, as long as you are not a complete beginner this event is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of fine art clay modelling and unleash your creativity.

In this series, i will be sculpting alongside but happy to do it bit of coaching
Dates: wednesdays July 2,9,16,23,30
Includes : additional digging out dayand prep extra long session to be booked later
Cost £195 for sessions and digging out
Reduced cost of £125 for the Sculpture club members

The full price costs both include everything you need. A bag of clay, cloths, baseboard and armsture.

Everything that's required to look after the clay during the course.

( If you aren't a sculpture club member but already have clay and baseboards etc then dm me for a reduced price

Message me if you have any questions?

Photo courtesy of model Matthew @lifedrawingchannel

This is a special session with invited model Matthew. Last time i asked him if he could model he was busy-modelling for Maggie Hambling!

Either morning or afternoon slots are available or all day. This session is the morning
AM- short poses
There is also a PM- one long pose with breaks - possibly standing
If you want all day- it is a special rate £45 for the day - message me directly so that i can add you on to both sessions.
Please note that the cost is higher than usual for life drawing to cover the additional costs

It is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group, which meets fortnightly on a Saturday. Different events, models, timing and themes. Max 12 people with the model and myself.

Yardley Arts Centre is light and spacious as well as beautiful- perfect for life drawing.

We provide easels, drawing boards, clips and basic drawing materials and paper.

Cost £30
Studio@saramyers.co.uk or 07849333652 Please pay at time of booking not at the door, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or questions.

PLease note that meet-up have started charging a fee for booking through them - on top of the cost of the course below. Please feel free to contact me and pay directly to avoid the booking fee

Photo courtesy of model Matthew @lifedrawingchannel

This is a special session with invited model Matthew. Last time i asked him if he could model he was busy-modelling for Maggie Hambling!

Either morning or afternoon slots are available or all day. This session is the afternoon.
PM- One long pose with breaks
The long pose is designed for a long studied composition -or perhaps colour studies .There is also a AM session - quick poses 1 min to 30 mins

If you want all day- it is a special rate £45 for the day - message me directly so that i can add you on to both sessions.
Please note that the cost is higher than usual for life drawing to cover the additional costs

It is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group, which meets fortnightly on a Saturday. Different events, models, timing and themes. Max 12 people with the model and myself.

Yardley Arts Centre is light and spacious as well as beautiful- perfect for life drawing.

We provide easels, drawing boards, clips and basic drawing materials and paper.

Cost £30
Studio@saramyers.co.uk or 07849333652 Please pay at time of booking not at the door, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or questions.

PLease note that meet-up have started charging a fee for booking through them - on top of the cost of the course below. Please feel free to contact me and pay directly to avoid the booking fee