Life into the Figure - Tutored Life Class
Working from a life model this course will introduce you to the basics of drawing and enable you to develop your own visual language.
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Location
The heart of Newhaven
4 -6 main Street Edinburgh EH6 4HY United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 2 hours, 15 minutes
- In person
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About this event
Tuesday | 6.45 - 9.00 pm
30th September - 9th December (No Class 14 October)
Tutor: Sarah Calmus
Cost: £300 *includes all tuition, model fee and materials
Working from the life model in the studio, this 10-week course invites you to explore your individual mark-making language through structured drawing exercises focused on the human form. Each session begins with a short slide talk on an artist whose work relates to that week’s focus—offering inspiration and context. Through playful experimentation with materials such as charcoal, graphite, ink, and brushes, you’ll be encouraged to respond to the figure in expressive and varied ways. The emphasis is on drawing as a form of thinking and seeing—where observation, gesture, tone, and rhythm all play a part in shaping your approach. This course supports students of all levels to deepen their confidence and fluency in drawing while developing a more personal visual vocabulary.
Aims
• Build confidence in drawing from the life model using a range of materials
• Understand and apply key drawing principles—gesture, tone, structure, and rhythm
• Explore how the figure sits in space through mark-making and layered observation
• Develop a personal visual language through experimental and expressive exercises
Frequently asked questions
The majority of our tutored classes and workshops take place in our main studio in Newhaven. We also host a regular pop-up event called "Drink and Draw" on the last Wednesday of the month at the Safari Lounge.
We are located just a few minutes' walk from the Newhaven Tram terminus and the stop for the numbers 11 and 16 buses.
Enter through the main reception door and follow the corridor straight ahead. Our studio is on the top floor. Head up the stairs to the top floor until you reach the flamingo, take a sharp right then a left along the corridor. You'll find our studio at the end.
Yes, there is plenty of free parking available on the adjoining streets.
The studio is open during scheduled class times. When arriving for a booked session you are welcome to arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the class
Unfortunately, our two current spaces are not wheelchair accessible. Main Studio (The Heart of Newhaven): Located on the top floor, which requires climbing stairs. Monthly Pop-Up Venue (Safari):Situated downstairs, accessible by a narrow staircase, which limits accessibility.
We offer classes for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. Our tutored classes always feature a mix of abilities, and we actively encourage this diversity within our groups.
To make your art experience as seamless as possible, the cost of your tutored art class covers: All Art Materials, Expert Tuition, Refreshments & Model Fees (for Life Drawing Classes)
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