Life drawing with Tim Patrick

Ref: SWE37737

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About this course

A guide through the fundamentals of drawing the figure – experiment with techniques and materials to help nurture your own idiosyncrasies and interests.

Course Description

Life drawing is at the heart of so many artists’ practices – from early Greek painters to Lucian Freud, the human form and its perception by another can yield a plurality of approaches and encounters.

You will be guided through the fundamentals of drawing the figure – experimenting with techniques and materials to help nurture your own idiosyncrasies and interests. Focusing on both the figure and its surrounds, the aim of the course is to enjoy and explore the methods and approaches that can be discovered in relation to the model.

Working alongside the tutor, for whom representation and the figure are key to his practice, you will work through various exercises and approaches as a group whilst simultaneously engaging one-to-one with the tutor. Looking at line, tone, volume, mark-making and gesture, the aim is that you will nurture an approach that can be perpetuated beyond the life room and the course.

Course Materials

Included

On this course, the College will supply all materials, including:

  • Charcoal
  • A hog bristle brush
  • Sugar paper
  • Cartridge paper
  • Graphite stick
  • Newsprint
  • India ink
  • Pastels to share
  • The model who will sit for the course is also included.

What students need to bring

  • Apron/old clothes

Available to buy

Available from shop:

  • A good supply of general drawing materials including charcoal, India ink, sugar paper, cartridge paper, newsprint, graphite sticks (6B) and pastels.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options

General Information

Tutors

Tim Patrick

Tim Patrick (b.1988) is an artist based in London and the South West. Having initially trained in traditional portrait painting in Florence, Italy, Tim subsequently studied in Brighton and the Royal Drawing School in London. His work was recently exhibited in the 2018 Threadneedle Prize and various exhibitions in London.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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