{"product_id":"intro-to-life-drawing-6-week-course-september-2026","title":"Intro to Life Drawing 6 Week with Tessa Houghton","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main white\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main white\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRunning on \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday \u003c\/strong\u003eevenings from \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eth September – 13th October 2026, \u003c\/strong\u003ethis 6 week, fully tutored course offers an exploration into the various techniques and methods used to depict the human figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorking with a life model, each of the 6 sessions will focus on a different subject, for example: quick gestural drawings, Chiaroscurro (the study of light and dark tonal values), measured drawing or negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Learn how to use different drawing materials, including pencil, charcoal, graphite and chalk.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Learn to draw from observation, from a range of short and long, model poses.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Gain an understanding of the materials used.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Use measuring to improve the proportion of drawings.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Learn to create effective compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudents will produce line drawings and tonal drawings. In some sessions we might do lots of quick drawings and in others we may produce just one or two longer drawings. The course is suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience who wish to hone their skills. No previous knowledge is required. A selection of basic drawing materials will be provided: e.g. paper, a range of pencils, charcoal, white chalk and erasers. Students are also welcome to bring their own materials if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis course is ideal for beginners, those returning to drawing after a period of time, and those looking to improve their current practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCourse Price: £165\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8th September – 13th October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass Dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday 8th September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday 15th September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday 22nd September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday 29th September \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday 6th October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuesday 13th October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6.30pm – 8.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeeds Drawing Club, Unit C3 Flexspace, Burley Road, Leeds LS4 2PU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll drawing materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of an easel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtmospheric drawing space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefreshments and biscuits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour tutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTessa Houghton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional artist and experienced art tutor. She also teaches landscape and oil painting courses. She spent 12 years living and working in Barcelona until returning to England 4 years ago. She now lives in Leeds and is a studio holder at East Street Arts. Tessa’s work is exhibited and held in collections around the world. More information about Tessa’s own practice can be found here: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tessahoughton.com\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.tessahoughton.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e– Cancellation and Refund Policy for Tutored Classes –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePayment in full required at the time of booking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Refunds issued up to 14 days before the start of the class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Leeds Drawing Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45948316877099,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4045\/3675\/files\/IMG_8194.jpg?v=1760615115","url":"https:\/\/leedsdrawingclub.com\/products\/intro-to-life-drawing-6-week-course-september-2026","provider":"Leeds Drawing Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}