THE EDINBURGH DRAWING SCHOOL
Edinburgh's original independent art school
Teens Portrait Drawing (12-17)
with artist & tutor Kirstie Értz Saturdays 3.30 - 5.30pm
Service Description
Attempting to draw a portrait from life can be an exciting challenge that really engages the student of portraiture at any level of ability. This course is suited for absolute beginners, and for people who have drawn the portrait before, Kirstie will meet you at your level. This course is designed to take you through the process of creating a finished charcoal portrait drawing from a live model. We will be taking inspiration from and implementing twentieth century academic techniques, thus allowing the student to clearly develop through a staged process. A guide of these staged examples will be provided to every student at the start of the course, to support the structure of each day and to give a visual example of what to aim for, each day. By the end of the three days students will have: - Been familiarised with the medium of charcoal and how to create nuanced mark making. - Have tackled the challenge of drawing a portrait from a live model. - Been guided through a drawing process so they can comfortably approach a charcoal portrait from life by applying concepts such as: composition, thinking in value, working with shadow edge, capturing likeness, learning how to take visual measurements, and constructing a head. Techniques to be covered Basic Composition & Envelope Shape An introduction to charcoal and some quick demonstrations of tackling the portrait from Kirstie. The students will then sketch from the model with her guidance. They will be shown how to measure from life, block in value, and how to achieve an accurate likeness. Blocking in Shadow, capturing a likeness Expanding on the techniques explored yesterday, students will focus on further refining their skills to achieve a higher quality drawing. They will have the opportunity to take two projects/portraits to a higher level thanks to the fundamentals considered the day prior. Taking your drawing to a finalised stage Students will spend the whole day taking the drawing to a finished level. The goal will be to achieve a sense of likeness and a solid feeling of form, confidently handled in the medium of charcoal. Materials the students needs to order: Nitram : Academie Fusains Square Stick Charcoal : Pack of 5 : H (single pkts) Nitram : Academie Fusains Square Stick Charcoal : Pack of 5 : HB (single pkts) Nitram : Academie Fusains Square Stick Charcoal : Pack of 5 : B (two pkts) https://www.jacksonsart.com/brands/nitram
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We will provide a 50% refund if you give written advance notice up to 30 days before the course start date. 0% refund 30 days before a course starts. Please note there is an administration fee of £5 payable in respect of such refunds to cover payment processing fees. You will need to inform a member of administration staff in writing by emailing EDS at info@edinburghdrawingschool.co.uk. Additionally, if you withdraw for any reason after the course has started you will not be entitled to a refund. We are a small business and we depend on every booking to ensure that classes can go ahead. If a student is unable to attend a class due to illness, then EDS must be informed immediately so that the tutor can be notified. If you are missing a class because you suspect that you have developed Covid-19, please let us know immediately so that we can alert fellow student and tutors. Non-attendance of classes/workshops does not automatically mean a refund, however EDS will assess the circumstance
Contact Details
13A Great King Street, Edinburgh, UK
+ 0131 556 0971
info@edinburghdrawingschool.co.uk
Adults
- Service Information
with artist & tutor Kirstie Értz 7 - 9pm
Starts Sep 30
280 British pounds£280
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with artist & tutor Christine Frew Mondays 11am - 1pm
Starts Sep 23
280 British pounds£280
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with artist & tutor Christine Frew Mondays 2-4pm
Starts Sep 23
280 British pounds£280
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with artist and tutor Graham Flack Mondays 1.30 - 4pm
Starts Sep 23
310 British pounds£310
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with artist and tutor Graham Flack Mondays 10am - 12.30pm
Starts Sep 23
310 British pounds£310
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with artist & tutor Mary Anne Hunt Mondays 6.30 - 8.30pm
Starts Sep 23
260 British pounds£260
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with artist and tutor David Forster RSW Mondays from 6.30 - 8.30pm
Starts Sep 23
260 British pounds£260
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with artist & tutor Siri France Tuesdays 10am - 12pm
Starts Sep 24
280 British pounds£280
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with artist & tutor Siri France in water soluble oils Tuesdays 1 - 3p...
Starts Sep 24
280 British pounds£280
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with artist and tutor Paul Muzni Wednesdays from 10am - 12.30pm
Starts Sep 25
310 British pounds£310
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with artist & tutor Meg Buick Wednesdays 4 - 6pm
Starts Sep 25
260 British pounds£260
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with historian and curator Samuel Vince & guest speakers Wednesdays...
Starts Oct 2
225 British pounds£225
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with artist & tutor Jane Weatherley Thursdays 6.45 - 9pm
Starts Sep 26
290 British pounds£290
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with artist & tutor David Caldwell RP Thursdays 10 - 12.30pm
Starts Sep 26
320 British pounds£320
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with artist & tutor David Caldwell RP Thursdays 1.30 - 4pm
Starts Sep 26
320 British pounds£320
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with illustrator and tutor Madeline Pinkerton Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30p...
Starts Sep 26
260 British pounds£260
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Beginners + with artist & tutor Lewis Mackenzie Fridays 10am - 12pm
Starts Sep 27
320 British pounds£320
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Intermediate+ with Lewis M Mackenzie Fridays 1.30 - 4.30pm
Starts Sep 27
360 British pounds£360
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with artist and tutor Graham Flack Saturdays 10am - 12.30pm
Starts Sep 28
310 British pounds£310
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with artist and tutor Graham Flack Saturdays 1.30pm - 4pm
Starts Sep 28
310 British pounds£310
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with supervisor Hector Guest & Kirstie Értz Sundays 2 - 5pm
Starts Sep 29
240 British pounds£240
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with artist & tutor Alicia Coombs 10am - 1pm
Starts Sep 29
From 220 British poundsFrom £220
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(8-12) with illustrator and tutor Francesca Grech Mondays 4.30 - 6.30p...
Starts Sep 23
220 British pounds£220
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(8-12) with illustrator & tutor Francesca Grech Tuesdays 4.30 - 6.30pm
Starts Sep 24
220 British pounds£220
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with artist and tutor Clare Brownlow Wednesdays 4.30 - 6pm
Starts Sep 25
210 British pounds£210
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with artist & tutor Kirstie Értz Saturdays 10am - 11.30am
Starts Sep 28
210 British pounds£210
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with artist & tutor David Caldwell RP Thursdays 4.30 - 6.30pm
Starts Sep 26
260 British pounds£260
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with artist & tutor Kirstie Értz Saturdays 3.30 - 5.30pm
Starts Oct 5
255 British pounds£255
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with artist & tutor Kirstie Értz (8-12) Sundays 12pm - 1.30pm
Starts Sep 29
210 British pounds£210
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Children & Teens
The Edinburgh Drawing School,
13 & 13a Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QW
0131 556 0971