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Easels now reserved (6/8) : Jake, Donna, Katherine, Julie, Keith, Donna
April 2024. Sunday April 28th Life drawing @ St Albans Trestle arts base. Our model for the Afternoon will be female with amazing Lauren coming back to model for us. Thanks to everyone that attended in the easter break. It was a great group as usual and I am looking forward to seeing you at the end of the month. Please do book early to avoid disappointment. I am planning on expanding sessions with an extra long pose group coming soon.
Doors will be locked after 15:00 for building security purposes, please try to arrive early. Doors will be open from 14:00.
We have a limited supply of studio easel available on request by leaving a message below, first come first served. Please note that I don't supply paper bigger than A2.
If you want to buy extra paper I can recommend
Turner Graphic arts and Jacksons art:
https://www.turnersart.co.uk & https://www.jacksonsart.com/
Max easel 8, All other spaces are seated. Please leave a comment below to reserve an easel, first come first served. If you book an easel please be aware that you are working viewing the model over the top of people who are seated and you may have to stand for the duration of the group. The model is on a raised stage and there will be various poses throughout the session.
Trestle is one of the best venues you'll find for life drawing. Lots of space and good views. If you don't have supplies you can come and try without worry as basic drawing supplies are available ie. Charcoal and pencils. However try and bring your own supplies to make the best use of the session.
The session will be in the theatre space at Trestle theatre, on your left as you walk in the main entrance, As mentioned there are basic supplies available but its best to use your own equipment and make the most of the time with supplies you are comfortable with. An A2 drawing board with paper is supplied with smooth newsprint. Newsprint is great with Charcoal so if you're a graphite pencil artist its best to bring a pad of good graphite sketching paper. From now on Cartridge will be available to purchase seperately, so bring some change if you want to buy some @ 50p a sheet. 2 sheet supplied on the day
The session will comprise of roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of drawing, with multiple poses of varied timings (2, 5, 10, 15, 20 & max 30 mins). There will be a break for the model halfway through the session where we also take on some refreshment, tea and coffee supplied.
All experience levels are welcome, However this is a standard drop in life drawing session. I am on hand to help and give advice but it isn't a structured class. For absolute beginners I would advice seeking a structured course to start with before using these sessions to build on your studies.
Personally I really like Stand Prokopenko's Human figure drawing fundamentals. This will set you back £110 but I think its really worth the money you would spend at a night class and you get to keep the lessons to refer back to. 'Love life drawing' have plenty of free and paid learning options and is a great resource for starting your life drawing journey. However there are plenty of free resources available on You Tube, so don't go spending money until you know your commited to putting in the time.
Plenty of free parking in the Trestle car park, accessed via Soverign park via Princess Diana drive.
Age limit is 16+
Please feel free to contact me if your queries are not mentioned in the event description.
** Meetup have added a booking fee on top of the event cost. I can't afford to cover all of the charge but will absorb £1 of the fee by reducing event fee. £17.75 + £1.91 total £19.66
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*Please note that I cannot refund same day cancelations, your booking effects the amount of space available to others: you may prevent someone from booking or groups of people booking. Please do drop me a message if you have booked and wish to cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the session and I will be happy to give your money back or arrange credit for a future session.
Thanks
Bob
