Evening Life Drawing and Human Anatomy

On this course the students will be encouraged to observe and analyse the principles that determine the fluidity of the body and its surprising transformations.

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Course details

Dates

15 September – 17 November 2025

Times

18:30 – 21:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£298.00 Concessions available

Location

Shoreditch studios

Tutors

Rossen Daskalov

Tara Versey

Overview

The uniqueness of the human figure as a physiological structure is evident in the vast repertoire of expressive states and their dynamic transitions. The most immediately noticeable quality that reveals the essence of its nature, is the constant three-dimensional interaction of the figure with space. Basic knowledge of the skeletal structure strengthens our understanding of how to depict the figure. The skeleton is universal to all of us, it is the elemental support that is most enduring and also most recognisable in our outside shape.

A combination of this understanding in addition to seeing afresh, allows for a greater depth and sensitivity when drawing the figure. The importance of tonal variations will also be considered as an indicator of the distinct volumes and how they are interrelated within the overall mass. The classes will include quick exercises and longer poses.

Who is it for

Beginners welcome. No experience of drawing required.

What’s provided

For studio courses, easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint and masking tape are provided in the studios for free. There is an added paper fee included at the time of booking which covers the use of cartridge and watercolour paper that is provided in the studios. Any other materials you would like to use please bring with you; we will send out a suggested material list before the start of your course.

What to bring

You are encouraged to bring your own additional materials for personal use only, to the studio. This is an example list of what may be needed; a full material lists will be provided one week before your course begins. Our suggestions include:

Drawing Pencils
Conté Crayons
Pastels
Ink Pens
Coloured Pencils
Putty and Hard Erasers
Pencil Sharpener
Sketchbook

Concessions

We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

NHS Staff: 20%
Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75%
Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50%
Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers: 50%
Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (if out of work). Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50%
Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10%
Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses
Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

Before you apply

Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
Your name must be clearly visible
Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC or DOCX

All our courses are subsidised.

Tutors

Rossen Daskalov

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2004

Tara Versey

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2010