Join Queenstown Arts Society for seven weeks of classical figure drawing, guided by artist Kasia Hebda. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model.

Wednesdays | 6pm - 7:30pm (arrive 10 min early)
13, 20*, 27 August, 3, 10, 17, 24 September

*Class on 20th August is free of charge! Please reserve your seat prior.

Practicing observational drawing is a core skill for anyone seeking to enhance their artistic abilities. Life Drawing teaches you hand-eye coordination, hones your observational skills and improves your focus. Engaging in life drawing not only allows you to portray the human body but, with consistent practice, fosters a deep comprehension of composition, form, and balance in our artistic pursuits.

Life drawing enhances spatial imagination, accelerates your drawing process, and refines decision-making skills.

‍Attending life drawing classes led by our experienced tutor and professional artist, Kasia Hebda, will be an invaluable addition to any creative practice. No experience necessary - beginners are welcome.

‍Supported by QLDC through the Creative Communities Scheme.

Please bring your sketchbook and preferred dry materials.

Recommended materials:

• A4-A3 sketchbook, visual diary or digital tablet.
• Pencils, coloured pencils, oil pastels, conte and graphite sticks, markers (no soft charcoal or soft pastels sticks please)
• Erasers (kneadable or soft)
• Bulldog clips
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Drawing room etiquette and model protocol:

• Students are expected to arrive on time, at least 10 minutes early so they can set up and be ready to start on time – we start drawing 6 pm sharp.
• No smartphones, personal music devices or photographic equipment are allowed in life classes.
• If a life model is working, students and visitors will knock and wait outside the room until a pose is broken and the model is robed.
• Models will have preference over room temperature.
• Students must be conscious of the model's personal space and not approach the model without permission.
• The privacy of the model is to be maintained at all times both in the room and outside the room.
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Learners under 18:

Please note that these classes have nude models (male and female). We welcome learners under 18 but they do need parental consent to take this class. If you are a learner under 18,  ask your parent or guardian to email a permission to us at [email protected].