Still Life Class

Break free from traditional step-by-step instruction. Instead, you're encouraged to follow your own artistic instincts.

still Life Drawing
  • This freestyle class is designed to ignite creativity and self-expression, allowing you to break free from traditional step-by-step instruction. Instead, you're encouraged to follow your own artistic instincts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll have the opportunity to explore different techniques and materials at your own pace in a relaxed environment. It's all about embracing spontaneity, having fun, and discovering your unique style without the constraints of a structured lesson. In a still life drawing session, you'll develop key skills such as careful observation of shapes, textures, and colors, mastering composition to create balanced arrangements, and understanding proportions, scale, and perspective for accurate depictions. You'll also learn to work with light and shadow to give your drawings a three-dimensional effect, practice shading techniques like hatching and blending for realism, and explore ways to represent texture. Through tonal values, you'll enhance contrast and depth, while experimenting with various mediums like pencil, charcoal, and pastel to achieve different effects. This class also fosters patience and attention to detail as you capture intricate elements and encourages creative interpretation to infuse your personal style. Along the way, you'll develop problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and refine your technique. Altogether, this experience offers a fun, creative outlet while building a strong foundation for any artistic pursuit.

    • All materials included (charcoal, pencil, pastel & unlimited drawing A4 paper)

    • With full professional artist assistance in completing your piece.

    • Free tea & biscuits

    • BYOB

    • An open mind and laughters

    • Bag for you finished drawing

  • Introducing Our Accomplished Art Instructors: These highly skilled individuals stand out not only for their proficiency but also as dedicated professionals actively practicing in the art field. With a wealth of expertise, refined skills, and unwavering passion, be prepared to experience the pinnacle of artistic excellence!

    One of our incredibly talented artists from the team will take the lead.

    • Wimbledon Art Studios
      Yellow Studio 29
      10 Riverside Yard London
      SW17 0BB

      By tube: Tooting Broadway station

      By train: Earlsfield station

      By bus: 44 / 77 / 270

      PLEASE NOTE: TURN LEFT JUST AFTER PASSING THE BLACK GATE AND LOOK UP ON THE BUILDING FOR THE WIMBLEDON ART STUDIO SIGN.

      - WAIT BY THE YELLOW STUDIO ENTRANCE

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Step into an inspiring artist studio for a fun and creative 2-hour painting class! Led by a practising artist, this session is perfect for beginners. All materials are provided, and you can relax with free tea and biscuits as you explore your artistic side.

B O O K N O W

In this class, you won’t just learn how to draw – you’ll experience the joy of transforming everyday objects into exciting works of art. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to brush up on your skills, we’ve designed this class to be approachable, engaging, and most importantly, fun!Under the guidance of skilled practicing artists, you will explore the essential elements of still life drawing, including composition, perspective, proportions, and shading. You’ll work with a variety of media such as smooth charcoal, vibrant pastels, and classic pencil, learning how to use each to bring depth and realism to your drawings.

What’s in store?

Mix It Up! You’ll get to play with these different media and see what makes your art pop as you build skills in composition, shading, and proportions. Experimenting with various tools allows you to develop a personal style while mastering the fundamentals of still life drawing.

Curated Object Selection: Each session will involve drawing from a carefully curated selection of objects, ranging from simple shapes to more complex arrangements. This gradual progression helps you build confidence while exploring the intricacies of light, shadow, and texture in still life.

Creative Drawing Challenges: Forget stiff, boring lessons. Our fun drawing challenges are designed to keep things exciting! Imagine sketching quirky collections of objects or colourful fruits, and adding your own twist with bold shading and lively textures.

A Fresh Perspective: We’ll show you how to see the world through an artist’s eyes – where even the simplest objects become opportunities for creativity. From mastering perspective to creating depth with shading, each class builds your ability to bring objects to life on paper.

Personalised Feedback: We’re all about helping you grow at your own pace. Our friendly, skilled instructors will give you personalized tips and tricks throughout the process, ensuring steady progress. With each session, you’ll receive helpful feedback that boosts your confidence and helps you achieve your artistic goals.

Endless Inspiration: Every class is an opportunity to explore new techniques and develop your artistic eye. From mastering light and shadow to experimenting with exciting textures, you’ll discover a whole new level of creativity. By the end, you'll not only have fantastic drawings to show off but also skills that will have you seeing the world in a whole new way.Whether you want to unwind after a busy day, spark your creativity, or just have a blast while learning something new, this class is perfect for you. It’s a chance to relax, let loose, and discover the fun in drawing again.

Join us for a highly-rated workshop that combines relaxation with the development of valuable technical skills. Our passionate instructors will guide you on a journey of artistic discovery that’s as rewarding as it is fun. We look forward to providing you with an enriching and enjoyable experience.

"In the quiet of a still life, the artist finds the extraordinary within the ordinary, turning everyday moments into timeless masterpieces."

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