Art, Design and Crafts

Masterclass - How to Put the Life into Life Drawing (and Painting)

Start date: 15th Mar 2025

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Cost: £40

Day: Saturday

Duration: 1 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 25SP058

Drawing directly from a Life model

Drawing the human figure has been the at the root of so much great art over many centuries.

- We know so much about every part of the human figure that our drawings are often carried out with an element of fear.

- We’re often scared we’ll go wrong.

- We need to learn to draw in more relaxed and ambitious ways.

- We will look at the works of the Masters and their techniques as part of the day.

The aims;

free you up to draw bravely, confidently and fearlessly.
Draw using your marks exploiting your ways of seeing
Explore new materials with an open mind
Try out different ways of drawing
Find your own rhythm and pace of working

All materials are supplied. However, you may wish to bring your own as well.

Back to all courses Print page

Richard Squire

Richard Squire

A wartime baby born in Halifax, failed my 11 plus but passed every subsequent exam. Had to prove my abilities. I still trying to.
I’m a retired Art College graduate. An ex High School Art teacher who’s lived in Harrogate for some many years.

My training covered many areas from; academic, classical style drawing and painting across a range of mediums; to casting, pottery, print-making including lino, etching & lithography plus lots more things for eight brilliant years.

I’ve taught Art to people of all ages and experience for 56 years.
I love to work with anyone wishing to develop their Artistic selves whatever their age, experience or ability.
We’ve all got Artistic potential. Art is in me and makes my life complete.

In a mid-life career change I trained to teach the Deaf; another visual world. For many years I fought with Deaf and Hearing people for the rights of Deaf children to access their education via Sign Language and Interpreters. A fight that is still going on.

In retirement I was a volunteer worker at Henshaws Arts and Crafts, Knaresborough for 15 years until I had to care for my handicapped wife. I’ve also run local Art Clubs and Groups for around 20 years.

That’s about it so far, I think.
I’d love to see you and to help your Artistic self forward

See Richard Squire's other courses >