Three Steps to Confident Life Drawing
Monthly Tutored Observational Drawing Class with Petersfield Artist Rose Autumn MA
09:30 to 12:30
Thursday 21 May – Contour Drawing
Thursday 18 June -Proportion & Negative Space
Thursday 16 July – Light, Shadow & Tonal Value
Sage & Salt Studio, 4 Swan Street, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3AD
Experience a traditional art school drawing class in a small group with individual practical tuition in an art history context.
Develop confidence in drawing from a live model, with a structured drawing process from line, through proportion, to tonal value.
Across the three classes, you will learn three essential observational drawing skills: finding the edges of the figure, recognising negative spaces and the relationships between shapes, and understanding how the interplay of light and shadow creates form.
You will learn drawing techniques in graphite and charcoal, and how to measure, compare angles, and plot key points around the figure for greater accuracy.
This is a small class limited to eight places for beginners and improvers who want to learn foundational observational skills.
By the end of the course, you will have a practical step-by-step method for approaching the figure with more confidence, accuracy, and clarity.
Please bring
A sketching easel, an A3/A2 drawing board, paper, and clips or an A3/A2 sketchbook if you prefer to sit and work on your lap,โจ and any putty rubbers and/or erasers that you have.
Graphite pencils, graphite sticks, willow charcoal, compressed charcoal, craft knife, and cloths will be provided.
To book your place, go to: https://www.sageandsaltstudio.co.uk/service-page/three-steps-to-confident-life-drawing
Rose Autumn MA is a Petersfield-based artist and tutor specialising in drawing and painting. She holds a BA and MA in Fine Art from the City & Guilds of London Art School, as well as a teaching qualification. She was formerly a visiting lecturer to undergraduate painting students and has taught amateur artists privately. She has given lectures and demonstrations in drawing and painting to local art groups and schools.
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Every Thursday 09:30 โ 12:30 starting 16th April 2026
Held weekly during term time and open to all abilities. Thereโs no set course structure, so youโre free to join on the weeks that work for you. This welcoming weekly three-hour life drawing class offers a relaxed but focused environment to develop your observational drawing skills.
Suitable for all levels, from beginners to more experienced artists, each session is guided by professional artist, Rose Autumn, who will provide tips, demonstrations and individual feedback to help you grow in confidence and develop your own drawing style.
Working from a live model, youโll explore a variety of poses ranging from quick gesture studies to longer, more detailed drawings. These varied exercises help strengthen your understanding of proportion, movement, form and tone, while allowing you to experiment with different materials and techniques.
Whether you’re looking to improve your drawing practice, build a regular creative routine, or simply enjoy time drawing alongside others, this friendly class provides the space and support to do just that.
Please bring your own materials, including:
– Sketching easel
– A3 or A2 sketchbooks or paper
– Drawing board with clips
– A selection of drawing materials such as pencils, graphite, ink, pens, charcoal, pastels or chalk
– Erasers and cloths
Booking is essential.ย To book your place, go to: https://www.sageandsaltstudio.co.uk/service-page/life-drawing-class-with-rose-autumn-ma
Typical Session Structure:
1 ร 15 minute moving pose
3 ร 5 minute poses
2 ร 15 minute short poses
10:40 โ 11:00 Break
One long pose or two 45-minute poses
Dates:
Thursday 16 April
Thursday 23 April
Thursday 30 April
Thursday 7 May
Thursday 14 May
Thursday 21 May
HALF-TERM BREAK
Thursday 4 June
Thursday 11 June
Thursday 18 June
Thursday 25 June
Thursday 2 July
Thursday 9 July
Thursday 16 JulY
https://www.sageandsaltstudio.co.uk/service-page/life-drawing-class-with-rose-autumn-ma