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D205: Drawing the Figure and Portrait

Life Drawing, Portraiture, **NEW for Academic Year 2026-2027**

Build on skills learned in Intermediate Drawing or Drawing Basics as you develop your ability to draw both the human figure and portrait. Through practical work from observation and different models, you will explore proportion, structure, balance, basic anatomy, and the fundamentals of achieving a likeness. With individual guidance and regular practice, strengthen your observational skills and create drawings with greater accuracy, confidence, sensitivity, and expression. Suitable for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the human form and face through one of the most rewarding areas of drawing.

Fee includes cost of professional models. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

Further Information Links

  • Art Materials: View the materials list
  • 3Ls Clubs: Interested in joining the Art Club or Architecture & Design Club? Find out more here.

Key Information

These classes are aimed at those aged 50 and over.

Tutor: Sharon MacDonald BA

Thu 21/01/2027 - Thu 25/03/2027
Meetings: 10

Thursday (10.00 - 12.00)
GH736, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE