Life Drawing

We are now offering a new session on Thursday mornings starting in January 2026. Please find details below. Spaces are available now to book.

Our Autumn courses are now full

10 week courses

Tutored and with all materials provided

Tuesday 7-9pm, Thursdays 1-3pm and 7-9pm

Our tutored classes offer you the chance to learn some core skills and develop a personal response to the human figure. We work with a range of different materials including charcoal, ink, watercolour and paint. We explore different techniques and look to established figurative artists for inspiration. Beginning with short poses with warm up exercises then longer, more considered drawings.

The aim is to help you enjoy and feel energised by your drawings whilst working alongside other students, creating friendships, and finding inspiration in each other’s work.

 
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“I have been a student with Ilkley Art school for two years and have thoroughly enjoyed the life drawing sessions. Each session takes a different and imaginative approach. John leads each session with a very engaging and supportive style which encourages students to experiment with various materials which enables students to produce a wide range of responses to the model. John also uses examples from a large number of artists to illustrate the aims of each session”

“A great balance between challenge and encouragement”

“Totally inspired and delighted by the sessions”

“Always leave feeling better than when I arrive, with an armful of drawings and a smile”

— Life Drawing Students