Drawing the Head – 6 Week Online Course

Reserve your place with a £40 deposit here on Eventbrite, the remainder will be invoiced directly and is due two weeks before the course begins.

On this course with Christopher Clements you’ll learn an approach to drawing head studies in an organised way. You’ll be shown how to focus on one thing at a time, each decision informing the next. This will help you build up drawings in layers, adding detail as you become more confident about the big picture.

What you’ll learn will be perfectly suited to making stand alone portrait sketches, studies for studio portraits or developing your life drawing skills.

If you’re new to Northern Realist this course is the best one to start with because it covers the drawing techniques used throughout all the portrait courses. It’s also a great refresher course if you’ve studied with Northern Realist previously.

Christopher will begin the sessions with an explanation and demonstration of the principles to be covered. You’ll then work on your own drawings using reference images sent to you, getting plenty of personal feedback as you progress.

Each week you’ll focus on a different aspect of drawing the head, building on the previous class. In the final week you’ll bring everything together in a finished drawing.

By the end of the course you’ll be familiar with principles required to drawing convincing head studies and will have developed your portrait drawing technique.

This course perfect for beginners as we’ll cover all the basic drawing principles you need to know. If you’re more experienced it will offer you chance to try a different approach and develop your existing skills.

If your aim is to paint portraits, the course will help you focus on the fundamental drawing skills necessary to give your paintings a strong foundation.

If you struggle with the head in your life drawing the course will help you take your drawings to the next level.

Numbers are limited giving you plenty of personal feedback and helping you work towards your own personal goals. Whether you’re looking to learn core principles or push your skills from a more advanced position the course will have plenty to offer.

The workshop will be done using Zoom, you will be emailed a reference image after booking and an invitation to each session half an hour before the class begins.

Bookings are made by paying a £40 deposit via Eventbrite, you will then be invoiced for the remaining balance.

You’ll need an internet connection and webcam and the following materials:

Christopher Clements is a professional painter and founder of Northern Realist Drawing & Painting. He has exhibited internationally and featured in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and Pastel Society annual exhibitions. He studied Fine Art at Manchester School of Art and Classical Drawing and Painting at the Angel Academy, Florence.

Christopher has been teaching drawing and painting at Northern Realist and the University of Salford for 7 years. He combines his extensive subject knowledge and friendly approach to bring out the best in his students. Classes with Christopher are always informative, constructive and fun.

Bookings are made by paying a £40 deposit here on Eventbrite, you will then be invoiced for the remaining £140 balance directly. This is due two weeks before the course begins.

email: info@northernrealist.com