If you’re looking to explore your creative side and discover drawing classes in the Liverpool city region this feature is for you. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned sketcher, this article has all the details on drawing classes from across the city region so you can find the perfect class or course for you.
We’ll detail some general drawing classes as well as specific life drawing classes for those looking to hone their skills in capturing the human form. So grab your pencils, find a class and have some fun on your drawing adventure.
Drawing Classes
dot art online drawing classes
dot art offers a wide variety of online drawing classes to choose from based on your interests, so you can hone the skills you’re most excited by. Packed with practical learning activities, these courses encourage you to explore and experiment with different art forms.
The Liver Sketching Club
The Liver Sketching Club is the oldest continuously active club in England, having been hosting drawing classes since 1872. They have classes where they host both portrait and life drawing classes, allowing members to practice techniques and express creativity through their sketches. These classes not only serve as opportunities for skill development but also as a means for members to express their unique artistic voices.
Smithdown Social Arts Hub art classes
Smithdown Social Arts Hub hosts art classes inspired by iconic styles and techniques of artists such as Frida Kahlo, Maria Lassnig and Mary Cassatt. These classes are hosted to induce relative exploration and self-expression in participants. Smithdown Social Arts Hub is committed to forming a creative, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere to apply their unique perspective into their artwork.
Creative Art Courses
Creative Art Courses are led by experienced instructors and often incorporate hands-on projects, allowing participants to delve into innovative techniques and styles, creating a deeper understanding of artistic expression. These courses provide a supportive and inspiring environment for personal and artistic growth. There are many different options of courses catering to various interest and skill levels.
Cass Art Courses
Cass Art’s course allows students to learn different techniques and procedures usually used with pastels and/or graphites. It ensures students learn and take inspiration from techniques used by renaissance artists such as Caravaggio, Raffaello and Tiziano, and adopt them within their art.
Joe McGillivray Still Life Drawing & Painting
Located at West Kirby Arts Centre, this Still Life class is a great opportunity to delve into drawing and painting that focuses on practicing representational skills. The introductory course is designed to inspire creativity and improve key painting and drawing skills.
Knowsley FACE Drawing & Painting
This drawing and painting course will give you the chance to use a variety of drawing media to explore various approaches to objective/measured drawing.
Drawing & Painting Short Course at St Helens College
Suitable for students aged 19 and over, during this short course, you will be introduced to various approaches to drawing and painting. You will develop your observational skills, creative thinking, personal visual language and printing processes. This can be taught at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels, depending on your skills and previous experience of art and design or art history.
Roy Munday Art Classes in Southport
Artist and tutor Ray Munday hosts drawing classes in various locations in and around Southport. Find more information about his classes here.
Life Drawing Classes
Make CIC Drink And Draw Event
If you enjoy sketching and are passionate about life drawing, Make CIC offers this in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Their classes include a cheese board and wine, and are for anyone over the age of 16, whether you’re a complete novice or a regular at life drawing classes.
Life Drawing at 92 Degrees
The life drawing classes are formed in a relaxed, supportive environment to make people comfortable, no matter their level of experience. The models are brilliant and tuition is offered to all within the classes.
LEAF Life Drawing Classes
LEAF’s Life Drawing classes are a great way to immerse yourself in Life Drawing, this class will provide you with a comfortable space to express your creativity and develop your skills.
Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Prescot’s Shakespeare North Playhouse theatre hosts regular life drawing classes with a nude model to draw from in a variety of poses. The sessions are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists. Materials and support will be provided for those who need it, but you are also welcome to bring your own sketchbooks and dry materials to the sessions (i.e., pencils, pens, graphite, charcoal in pencil form).
Sudley House Life Drawing
They use a diversity of models to explore different body types and present shorter and longer poses to give you the opportunity to develop your skills. The sessions are suitable for absolute beginners as well as more experienced artists and are held in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
Sefton Art Group Life Drawing
Sefton Art Group’s Life Drawing class encourages you to use different medium, from drawing, pen, and painting, to develop competence within the drawing process. They help you to draw to the correct proportions and encourage interpretation and experimentation, all within a safe and comfortable space.
If you’re looking for more arts and crafts classes check out our guide here.
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