World Imagery: Drawing from Art, Drawing from Life

Through the practise of drawing, students will gain an insight into some under-celebrated artworks from the canon of Western art and many beyond.

Drawing from Art
Drawing the Clothed Model

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World Imagery: Drawing from Art, Drawing from Life Image

Course details

Dates

Thursdays
18 Feb – 18 Mar 2027

Times

18:00 – 21:00

Duration

5 sessions

Fees

£170.00 Concessions available

Location

Online

Tutors

Michelle Cioccoloni

Rosie Vohra A Part of Me, Apart from Me

Overview

In this course we explore art from cultures all around the world. Through the practice of drawing, one gains insight into artworks made in different places and at different times. We will explore the concepts that lie at the heart of their making and allow them to inspire a development in our own drawing practice.

Formal aspects of line, tone, scale, mark making and movement will be addressed. Each week different themes, artworks and processes will provide a starting point for reflection on art making as a human endeavour, and students will draw from selected images and/or from a clothed model. The opportunity to explore a broad range of approaches to a concept, subject or theme will provide a springboard for you to find your own angle. We will work from a variety of art, from Etruscan Vases to Mexican Ex Votive Paintings.

Who is it for

Beginners welcome. No experience of drawing required.

What’s provided

For our online courses, you will receive prior to the start of the course access to our Padlet Noticeboard where you will be given course details, material lists and some references, as well as our Padlet Gallery where you will be able to upload and comment on work created during the course.

What to bring

For our online courses, you must provide your own materials. Feel free to use any that you would like to during classes, however other suggestions may be posted on the Padlet noticeboard throughout the course by tutors. This is a suggested list of what may be needed:

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.

Art & Design teachers/tutors, from Primary and Secondary to Further and Higher Education: 50%
Send a letter from your headteacher, dean, or head of art department on headed paper.

Jobseekers: 50%
Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance. 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.
RDS 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.

Image: 'Plum on the Soft Side' by Isobel Plent Das Gupta

Tutors

Michelle Cioccoloni

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumna, 2013