Perspective Without the Headache — Promise

Perspective scares a lot of people off, but it really doesn't have to. This week you'll learn the friendly version: one-point and two-point perspective demystified, eye level explained, and the simple measuring tricks that make scenes sit believably in space.

We'll sketch together from approachable subjects, and you'll discover the rules are surprisingly forgiving. By the end you'll have the confidence to tackle rooms, streets and interiors without that nagging ‘something's a bit off’ feeling.

Build a Believable Figure From a Few Simple Shapes

Now we turn to the human form — and discover the secret is to simplify, not complicate. You'll learn the basic body proportions that actually make sense, then bring figures to life with quick, energetic gesture drawing that captures movement and action.

We'll work loose and fast, moving from simple stick figures to fuller mannequin forms, keeping it playful so your figures stay alive on the page. You'll leave with a friendly framework for drawing people that takes all the intimidation away.

Crack the Trickiest Bits — the Fun Way

Hands and feet have a reputation for being the hardest things to draw, so this week we break that myth completely. The trick is simplifying complex forms into clear, manageable shapes — and once you see it, you can't unsee it.

You'll draw hands from a range of angles, get to grips with the basic structure of the foot, and use tone to give them real form and weight. It's a wonderfully satisfying class where a difficult subject suddenly clicks into place.

Eyes, Noses and Mouths That Truly Come Alive

This week we zoom in on the features that give a face its character: eyes, nose, mouth and ears. You'll learn where each one actually sits using friendly facial proportions, then study them one at a time so each feels natural and convincing.

Through relaxed feature studies you'll sharpen your observation and accuracy, and begin to capture the little details that make every face wonderfully individual. It's the perfect stepping stone to full portraits next week.

Faces Made Friendly — Capture a Real Likeness

Portraits can feel like the holy grail of drawing, and this week we make them finally feel possible. You'll learn to construct the head from clear guidelines, place the features with confidence, and shade and model the face so it reads as solid and lifelike.

Step by step, the mystery of ‘getting a likeness’ melts away. By the end of class you'll have a portrait you're properly proud of — and a brand new respect for what your eye and hand can do together.

Add the Life, Movement and Personality

A great portrait is so much more than features — it's the hair, the mood and the spark of personality. This week you'll learn to draw flowing hair and a range of hairstyles without getting lost in every strand, using tone and direction to make it feel soft and real.

Working from photographs, you'll bring genuine life and individuality to your faces. It's a freeing, expressive class where your portraits stop looking like diagrams and start feeling like people.

Fabric, Folds and Figures That Sit Just Right

This week we bring the whole figure together and dress it. You'll learn how to draw fabric and folds convincingly, and understand how clothing drapes, gathers and sits on the body beneath it — the secret to figures that look natural rather than stiff.

Working from a seated or standing model, you'll combine everything you've learned about figure and form into one cohesive drawing. It's a rewarding session that pulls the whole term together beautifully.

Bring It All Together — Your Finished Masterpiece

We're wrapping up the term with an extended drawing session from a clothed model, where everything you've learned comes together in one finished piece. Seeing, tone, proportion, faces, hands, fabric — it all flows onto the page with a confidence you simply didn't have ten weeks ago.

With individual guidance and gentle critique along the way, you'll create an artwork to be genuinely proud of. Expect a ‘wow, I made that?’ moment, a real sense of how far you've come, and a piece you'll want to frame straight away.