Drawing People

Selwyn Community Education is based at Selwyn College, Kohimarama, Auckland.

This course, new for 2019, starts on 15 October 2019 with classes running 7 - 9 PM over eight Tuesdays.

Join artist and educator Shelley Simpson for this exploration of the human form. Learn basic anatomy, learn how to draw both realistically and gesturally from photos and later from live models (clothed). All materials are included within the course fee. Special offer for 2019: Enrol online for this course and automatically receive a 50% discount.

During this course the group will explore ways to draw people. Beginning with drawing from a photograph, you'll move on to drawing from life. You'll learn techniques for drawing realistically, then move in to move expressive drawing. You'll use a variety of drawing materials including pencil, charcoal and coloured pencils and pastels. Simple guiding principles, combined with the endless variation of the human form will provide for an exciting and satisfying drawing experience.

For the final two classes, a model (clothed) will pose for drawing from life. All materials are included within the course fee.

Our mission is to provide quality affordable and accessible lifelong learning opportunities for our community.