Course details
Join artist Gary Long for this David Hockney-inspired life drawing webinar. Recorded from our studio in St Ives with a model, you are invited to join at home with guided exercises.
Well-known for his stylised compositions and still lives, using flattened forms and bold, paired back colour palettes, Hockney’s earlier figure drawings are less well-known yet these early graphic works laid the foundations for his artistic career.
Enjoy learning about an earlier, and less well-known part of Hockney’s artistic career. See how Hockney’s expressive and lively graphic works can provide the inspiration for your own life drawings. Working from a model in our St Ives studios, Gary demonstrates how to reduce the figure to its essence, capturing character while not losing the accuracy of your drawings.
See how to capture the essence of the model through a series of quick exercises and then a longer, more focused piece. Working in pencil, ink and coloured crayon, see how Hockey’s earlier, expressive works can offer a new way of working with the figure.
What will I learn?
- Learn a new approach to capturing the human figure
- Explore ways of working in a bolder, more expressive way
- Learn more about David Hockney and how he worked
- See how to capture the figure in quick, loose marks, capturing character and the individuality of the model
- Explore how to compose a drawing or painting successfully, borrowing from Hockney’s technique
Who would this course suit?
Ideal if you are looking for new ways to expand your drawing and painting practice. Beginners and those with more experience are both welcome to join.
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What to Bring
A list of materials will be available to see in your account after booking.
You will need access to the internet and ideally a PC, laptop or a tablet with audio. Phones are not really suitable to watch a webinar on, unless you can cast to your Smart TV.
Timings and Breaks
You can revisit as often as you like for up to 60 days after the start of the course.
FAQs
Studio Courses
How can I get help in choosing a course?
Our friendly expert staff are always happy to discuss your needs and our courses in more detail to help you with your decision. Please call us on 01736 797180
How do I get my work home?
Tutors have special techniques for transporting oil paintings and the school has plastic folders available in our shop for £3.50 or do bring a portfolio.
For international students we are happy to arrange transportation of your work back home.
What do I need to bring?
Absolutely nothing! All materials and aprons are provided although some people do like to bring their own set of brushes.
What do I do for lunch?
Courses allow an hour’s break for lunch and there are numerous places nearby or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch into the studio.
What times do courses run?
Most of our courses start at 10am and end at 4.30pm on the first day. Subsequent days we start at 9.30am ending at 4pm.
Weekend Courses run 10am – 4pm on the first day but the final day starts at 9.30 and ends at 3.30 with a short lunch break to enable people to get home that evening.
Do you have to be experienced to come to the School?
The School is a very friendly and welcoming place for all ages and experience. Our drop-in life classes and August half-day workshops are ideal for those wanting to have a go for the first time. Most of our longer courses are also fine for novices.
If any of the courses do need a bit of experience we flag this up in the brochure and on the website.
Booking a Course
Can I pay by cheque?
Please get in touch by phone and we can hold your place for a few days whilst you post your cheque (made payable to: St Ives School of Painting) to us at St Ives School of Painting, Porthmeor Studios. St Ives TR26 1NG
How can I reserve a place?
We will hold a provisional reservation for 24 hours if you give us a call whilst you find accommodation. Otherwise please book online or by telephone 01736 797180.
You can reserve a place with a £100 deposit; balance is due 12 weeks before course start date.
About St Ives
Where do I park?
The nearest long stay public car parks are the Island and Barnoon both 5 minute walk away. In the peak summer months it may be easier to park at the big top car park by the leisure centre and walk down into town. If you don’t fancy the walk up the hill at the end of the day there is a shuttle bus which runs from outside the cinema.
How do I get there?
Public Transport: If you are coming from further afield the main train line runs into St Erth which is a 15 min taxi ride away or you can take the St Ives Bay Line which runs approx. every 30 minutes. The School is a 10 minute walk from St Ives station.
Driving: M5 will take you to Exeter where we recommend that you take the A30 across Bodmin Moor and into Cornwall. After passing Hayle, leave the A30 at St Erth roundabout for St Ives. Turn right at the second roundabout. This road will take you through Lelant and Carbis Bay into St Ives.
Where can I stay?
St Ives has a huge selection of hotels, guest houses and self catering accommodation to choose from. Please browse the art holidays St Ives section on our website and give us a call if you would like any help.
