MAIDENHEAD LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist wanting to sharpen your drawing skills, these sessions offer a relaxed yet focused environment for all.
There isn't any formal tuition but each week there is a focus which students may want to take part in. We take inspiration from a specific artist or style - materials, composition, colours or subject matter will be discussed and be used to inspire everyone. We have had some unusual themes over the years including belly dancers, drawing with biros and on newspaper, continuous model movement, human and dog posing together and much more!
Every few weeks there will also be a long pose session when the model will hold just one pose for the entire evening. This is a great opportunity to dig out the paints!
During the session we generally start with some shorter poses as a warm up (2 minutes and 5 minutes) before moving onto longer poses (20 and 30 minute). We have a tea break half way through - the all important tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
There's no need to book - simply turn up to the session of your choice. It's best to arrive about 10 minutes early to grab a seat and sharpen your pencils, as drawing commences on the dot of 7pm (Mondays) or 10am (Thursdays).
There isn't any formal tuition but each week there is a focus which students may want to take part in. We take inspiration from a specific artist or style - materials, composition, colours or subject matter will be discussed and be used to inspire everyone. We have had some unusual themes over the years including belly dancers, drawing with biros and on newspaper, continuous model movement, human and dog posing together and much more!
Every few weeks there will also be a long pose session when the model will hold just one pose for the entire evening. This is a great opportunity to dig out the paints!
During the session we generally start with some shorter poses as a warm up (2 minutes and 5 minutes) before moving onto longer poses (20 and 30 minute). We have a tea break half way through - the all important tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
There's no need to book - simply turn up to the session of your choice. It's best to arrive about 10 minutes early to grab a seat and sharpen your pencils, as drawing commences on the dot of 7pm (Mondays) or 10am (Thursdays).
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I SEND OUT A WEEKLY LIFE DRAWING EMAIL TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT THE THEME OF THE SESSION WILL BE AND WHO WILL BE MODELLING. I ALSO SEND OUT INFORMATION ON THE MONTHLY SUNDAY SESSIONS
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PRIVACY POLICY
The contact information given to Harri-art is for the sole use of updating you about classes and courses running in Maidenhead and Berkshire. For the regular life drawing classes generally two emails are sent per week each one relating to a specific life drawing session. The Sunday session emails are sent once a month. Your names and email addresses are not, and will never be, passed on to anyone else and are stored safely on a password protected computer. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are giving me permission to store your email address and contact you with it for as long as you find the emails useful You may withdraw your information at anytime by clicking on the unsubscribe button on the emails |
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Timetable 2024:
Sessions are starting back third week in January 2024. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
The Monday evening session runs from 7:00-9:30pm and the Thursday morning session runs from 10-12:30
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early so that we can start on the dot
The Monday evening session runs from 7:00-9:30pm and the Thursday morning session runs from 10-12:30
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early so that we can start on the dot
The sessions run throughout the year including bank holidays, half terms and summer holidays, but not over the Christmas season (generally we break from mid December to mid January). Now and again a session won't run, but I will let you know via the email subscription and this website.
SESSIONS THAT WON'T RUN THIS YEAR:
Summer:
No breaks planned yet
Christmas:
Monday 16th Dec 2024
Thursday 19thDec 2024
Monday 23rd Dec 2024
Thursday 26th Dec 2024
Monday 30th Dec 2024
Thursday 2nd Jan 2025
SESSIONS THAT WON'T RUN THIS YEAR:
Summer:
No breaks planned yet
Christmas:
Monday 16th Dec 2024
Thursday 19thDec 2024
Monday 23rd Dec 2024
Thursday 26th Dec 2024
Monday 30th Dec 2024
Thursday 2nd Jan 2025
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Prices:
STANDARD PRICE £15
Book in advance - 4 sessions for £45
Book in advance - 4 sessions for £45
Venue:
White Waltham Parish Hall
Life drawing classes take place in White Waltham Parish Hall (on the left hand side if you are coming from Maidenhead/thicket roundabout).
It is very near to White Waltham Primary School and White Waltham Garage Ltd (but on the opposite side of the road)
The car park is a decent sized and on the opposite side of the road (same side as the school and garage). The entrance is slightly hidden until you are right next to it so look out for a big green salt bin (and if you are coming from Maidenhead/airfield direction the entrance is soon after the very tall dark hedge on the right).
The postcode (SL6 3SG) isn't very accurate in google. Some people prefer to head towards "Innings Lane, White Waltham, Maidenhead" which is a small road approx 200 feet further down the road.
It is very near to White Waltham Primary School and White Waltham Garage Ltd (but on the opposite side of the road)
The car park is a decent sized and on the opposite side of the road (same side as the school and garage). The entrance is slightly hidden until you are right next to it so look out for a big green salt bin (and if you are coming from Maidenhead/airfield direction the entrance is soon after the very tall dark hedge on the right).
The postcode (SL6 3SG) isn't very accurate in google. Some people prefer to head towards "Innings Lane, White Waltham, Maidenhead" which is a small road approx 200 feet further down the road.
The car park on the opposite side of the road
What to Bring:
A pencil or willow charcoal and a few sheets of paper will suffice for the first time. Keep it simple for your first session, then I suggest trying out new materials gradually as you gain confidence.
I provide drawing boards to borrow and good quality A2 drawing paper is available for 20p a sheet. I generally have a few materials such as rubbers, clips and willow charcoal available for people to borrow.
Easels are not provided (most people use the chairs which I have set out to prop the drawing board against) however you are more than welcome to bring your own easel.
These are a few other suggestions...
- Willow charcoal or compressed charcoal sticks and chalk
- Pencils - graphite pencils - 6B, 4B, 2B is a sufficient range
- pastel pencils - white, black and browns are a good starting point
- watercolour pencils (remember to bring a paintbrush too
- Biros - black or blue are fantastic to draw with. The range of tones that you can create is surprising
-Fine line graphic pens (they generally come in black or brown)
- Graphite sticks
- Hard/soft pastels or coloured chalks
...and a few other useful additions:
-Sharpener
-Putty rubber or plastic eraser
-Paper - A3 or preferably A2 drawing/cartridge paper or coloured pastel papers
I provide drawing boards to borrow and good quality A2 drawing paper is available for 20p a sheet. I generally have a few materials such as rubbers, clips and willow charcoal available for people to borrow.
Easels are not provided (most people use the chairs which I have set out to prop the drawing board against) however you are more than welcome to bring your own easel.
These are a few other suggestions...
- Willow charcoal or compressed charcoal sticks and chalk
- Pencils - graphite pencils - 6B, 4B, 2B is a sufficient range
- pastel pencils - white, black and browns are a good starting point
- watercolour pencils (remember to bring a paintbrush too
- Biros - black or blue are fantastic to draw with. The range of tones that you can create is surprising
-Fine line graphic pens (they generally come in black or brown)
- Graphite sticks
- Hard/soft pastels or coloured chalks
...and a few other useful additions:
-Sharpener
-Putty rubber or plastic eraser
-Paper - A3 or preferably A2 drawing/cartridge paper or coloured pastel papers
