Soho Life Drawing!!

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It's the original Mini Course!

Made for beginners and early stage life drawers looking for guidance, Intro to Online Life Drawing is our original mini-course—a friendly and non judgmental class is designed to equip members with an introductory toolkit they can use when approaching poses in the context of online life drawing groups.

In the space of two hours, tutor Ann Mackowski, founder of Soho Life Drawing, will cover a wide breadth of practical introductions and advice for life drawing through fun follow along drawing exercises and informative slides including

--Proportion

--Drafting

--Gesture

and

--Anatomy

You'll also learn a little bit of art history in the process.

Ann will be explaining each step with simple online draw-along instructions which will show you exactly how to view the figure like an artist. All that's needed from you is a pencil and paper.

This class is part of Soho Life Drawing’s mini-class series designed to give artists of all levels—including complete beginners—a leg up in approaching life drawing. Choosing from a variety of poses and examples from contemporary art and art history, these comprehensive classes allow students to get a more in depth understanding of life drawing as well as one-on-one critiques for those who wish—who can send Ann a photo of one of their works from class for an additional visual mark-up.

FAQ

Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Paper, a pencil, and an eraser

Q. I'm a complete beginner, can I join?
A. Absolutely. This class covers the nuts and bolts of life drawing in a compressed format

Q. Will you be using a live model or reference photos?
A. We'll be using high quality reference photos, which will allow Ann to draw directly on the screen when showing you how to approach various poses, and will also enable you to practice drawing a variety of body types.

DROP IN'S WELCOME
If you'd like to book in advance, you can purchase tickets here . Otherwise please bring cash as we are cash only

£15.00

Soho Life Drawing is a non-profit drawing group in central London that aims to make life drawing affordable and accessible while paying our models a fair wage. We believe that creativity is an essential part of well-being that is often stifled by the demands of busy schedules or fear due to lack of experience. We want to change that.

Whether you're a professional, student, or amateur artist you'll find yourself at home at Soho Life Drawing. Located in one of London's most central locations, our drop-in classes provide an easily accessible and nonjudgemental space for you to hone your life drawing skills. We offer a portfolio boosting mix of both short and long poses with new models every week, making us a great fit for professionals and novices alike. Our members come from literally all walks of life, so don't be afraid to drop by if you have no background in art--at Soho Life Drawing, you are guaranteed to find a supportive place to explore your artistic abilities.

Here's why you'll love Soho Life Drawing

It's a Great Space!--Our sessions are held at one of London's best kept secrets--the historic Quaker Meeting House, which provides an oasis of calm just minutes away from Leicester Square Station.

Short and Long Poses!--Our sessions begin with short, gestural poses and move up to a longer sustained pose. Our models are personally vetted professionals, and some of the best in the business.

No Need to Bring your own Supplies!--We provide clipboards, and pencils, paper, and rubbers are available on site.

Tea and Biscuits!--Yes, that's right. We provide tea and biscuits to keep your energy up during the breaks! Also, quite often homemade cookies!

Drop-ins Welcome!--No need to book in advance!

So come by and check us out—we look forward to seeing you there!

6:30-7:30 PM Guided Life Drawing

7:30PM-8:30PM: Tea Break + Longer Poses

£12.00 1 Hour; £14.00 2 Hours

We also host private events. For more information visit www.privateartevents.co.uk

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Unlock your creative potential with our Intro to Portraiture class, specifically designed for total beginners! Whether you’ve always dreamed of capturing the essence of your loved ones or simply wish to explore the fascinating world of portrait art, this class is your perfect starting point. From understanding the proportions of the human face to experimenting with light and shadow, Ann will provide live draw-along demonstrations for you to follow along with. By the end of class, you'll have several completed portraits to show off, and a newfound knowledge of how to draw your friends and family!

In this beginner's portraiture class, we'll start by mastering the fundamentals with pencil, focusing on techniques like shading, proportions, and facial structure to develop a solid foundation in drawing. As we progress, we'll transition to charcoal, allowing students to explore its expressive qualities and bold contrasts, enhancing their ability to capture emotion and depth in their portraits.

If you've already come to one of our intro to portraiture classes--this is a great chance to practice your new skills! Ann will start the class with a demonstration and new assignment for returners as she goes over the basics with beginners, after which we'll all join up for new draw-along explorations of facial features.

About your Tutor
Ann Mackowski is an artist, and the founder of Soho Life Drawing, which she established in 2018 to democratize art making for adults seeking an engaging creative outlet. Her classes attract diverse clientele including institutions like Buzzfeed, Liberty London, and the University of the Arts London and she works as a training consultant to several animation studios.

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Unlock your creative potential with our Intro to Portraiture class, specifically designed for total beginners! Whether you’ve always dreamed of capturing the essence of your loved ones or simply wish to explore the fascinating world of portrait art, this class is your perfect starting point.

From understanding the proportions of the human face to experimenting with light and shadow, Ann will provide live draw-along demonstrations for you to follow along with. By the end of class, you'll have several completed portraits to show off, and a newfound knowledge of how to draw your friends and family!

In this beginner's portraiture class, we'll start by mastering the fundamentals with pencil, focusing on techniques like shading, proportions, and facial structure to develop a solid foundation in drawing. As we progress, we'll transition to charcoal, allowing students to explore its expressive qualities and bold contrasts, enhancing their ability to capture emotion and depth in their portraits.

If you've already come to one of our intro to portraiture classes--this is a great chance to practice your new skills! Ann will start the class with a demonstration and new assignment for returners as she goes over the basics with beginners, after which we'll all join up for new draw-along explorations of facial features.

About your Tutor
Ann Mackowski is an artist, and the founder of Soho Life Drawing, which she established in 2018. Her classes attract diverse clientele including institutions like Buzzfeed, Liberty London, and the University of the Arts London and she works as a training consultant to several animation studios. For more about Soho Life Drawing, visit www.soholifedrawing.com, or for Ann’s professional work visit www.annmackowski.com.