Dog Life Drawing Workshop

Join this dog drawing workshop in Gloucestershire and discover how to capture the spirit and movement of our four-legged friends on paper. By observing a live dog model, you'll learn to look past the fine details and focus on the posture and personality that makes every canine unique.You'll spend your morning working directly from life, using charcoal and other dry materials to produce quick, gestural sketches. These short, high-energy exercises are designed to help you loosen up your mark-making and respond instinctively to the rhythm and presence of the animal in front of you. It's a low-pressure way to build your confidence and find joy in the process of drawing.After lunch, you'll take those fresh skills and apply them to your own dog photographs. You'll learn how to translate a static image into a piece of art that feels alive and full of character. Your teacher will guide you through developing more sustained drawings, ensuring you have the support you need to express your own artistic style.

• Hand-drawn sketches – Capture the energy and personality of a live dog model using charcoal and dry media
• Sustained drawings – Develop your own photographic references into artworks full of life and atmosphere
• Observational skills – Gain a more intuitive, free-flowing approach to mark-making that you can apply to any subject

You'll finish the day with a newfound freedom in your drawing technique and a collection of expressive sketches to take home. It's an empowering experience that will change the way you look at your pets and your own creative potential. All materials and equipment are included. Read more details