DAY ONE: Preparatory drawings using dry media. The model will do a series of long and short poses. We will look at measuring proportions, using simple anatomy to create the structure of the head and modelling the form with light and shade. We will also describe folds and tension points in drapery and clothing to express underlying form.

DAY TWO: This will be one pose for a final painting, starting with a simple tonal underpainting building up to flesh tones and highlights.

MATERIALS LIST:

Drawing materials on day one:

Pencils, eraser

Charcoal, white chalk

Cartridge paper

Grey or muted/neutral colour pastel paper

Painting materials on day two:

(Students can use either oils or acrylics.)

A stretched canvas around A3 size (or larger if you prefer) or a pad of canvas sheets such as Pebeo Pop Art Canvas pad or similar.

For oils, bring a medium such as Winsor and Newton Liquin Original and a low odour thinner such as Sansodor or Zest It.

For acrylics a blending medium would be useful such as Winsor and Newton Professional Acrylic flow Improver. Minimum colours: Titanium White, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium yellow. Long flat filbert brushes are preferred.

Please bring your materials with you as well as a packed lunch. The school sells paper and has some brushes and tubes of oil / acrylic paint if you are missing anything on the day.

Tea/coffee at breaktimes is included. Parking is available onsite, on the street and at Sunningwell Village Hall.