A fortnightly portion of contemplative drawing time with a dollop of informal technique ideas and a side plate of testing your perception.

Seasoned sketchers and complete newbies alike, come and draw at our artist-run studio space in Bedminster - Ashton. For those wanting some quiet time to ponder, meet new people and exercise their drawing.

This session will be hosted by Bristol Life Drawing hosts, Daryl J Hembrough and Modelled by female model Sammy.

Push and play with your approach to observational drawing in this exciting new, laid-back class. You'll be encouraged to loosen your drawing habits with short poses and alternative mark making tools, as well as longer poses to strengthen your awareness of the human body.



-Supply of easels / drawing boards (limited)
-Informal guidance / ideas from various artist hosts
-Full model view and lighting
-Drawing materials & Tools (limited, please bring a hard back sketchbook too)
-Poses: full range from 10 seconds to 20 minutes
-Additional props may be proposed, and group votes cast to their use
-Hot drinks and refreshments available. Please bring a mug.
-Models will change throughout the series

Pricing:
£7.50 ADV only
EOTA Tenants: FREE (limited)

*Limited capacity as well as minimum class numbers required so advance booking is advised! The session may be cancelled the day before if ticket sales aren't enough.

Where & When:
Estate of the Arts is a multi-use arts space in South Bristol, comprising of over 25 creative studios and workshops around a huge industrial estate. Due to the industrial structure of the building, the warehouse foyer is cold in the Autumn/Winter, so please do wrap up warm.

Estate of the Arts,
South Liberty Lane,
Bedminster - Ashton Gate,
Bristol,
BS3 2SG

Every other Wednesday
Doors 18:00. Drawing starts 18:30. Break at 19:10. Drawing ends 20:00. Please, please arrive before 18:30, as you can appreciate it's a bit of a vibe killer and unfair on the model to arrive once it's begun and you may have to wait until the next appropriate moment.

If you are no longer able to attend the event, please refund your ticket through Headfirst. Tickets can't be refunded within 24 hours of the event taking place and cannot be exchanged.

Getting Here:
Buses: 24, 75, 76
Trains: Parson Street
Cycle: 20 Mins from Centre
Car: Free parking in surrounding residential area. There is sometimes space available in the venue but this is saved for those with access needs, (please contact us in advance).

If you're interested in joining us for the upcoming life drawing classes and want to know about more in the future, please join our newsletter on www.estateofthearts.co.uk or even better follow us on Instagram @EstateOfTheArtsBristol.

Image 1: Model Emily Bell
Image 2: Model Daryl J Hembrough

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