Drawing from life. For life.

Until we can insert a USB in our ear and download our thoughts, drawing remains the best way of getting visual information onto the page.
Grayson Perry

Sir Grayson Perry RA
Digital Studio
Connect with our tutors through the Digital Studio. The 1-hour lunchtime life drawing sessions or more in-depth themed 2-hour evening classes run every Monday until 10 November. Single sessions and multi-passes available.

From Antony Gormley to Tracey Emin – 25 leading artists and creatives share how drawing informs their practice.
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Red, Forged
Rachel Jones

Bella
Ishbel Myerscough

PRESENT XV
Antony Gormley
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Untitled
Tim Burton

King in the Arena
Denzil Forrester

Man and Stork in Conversation
Quentin Blake

Because you left - I held on
Tracey Emin

Red, Forged
Rachel Jones

Bella
Ishbel Myerscough

PRESENT XV
Antony Gormley
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Untitled
Tim Burton

King in the Arena
Denzil Forrester

Man and Stork in Conversation
Quentin Blake

Because you left - I held on
Tracey Emin
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