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Life Drawing

Ocean Studios
The Factory Cooperage
Royal William Yard
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 3RP

Tel: 0332234158

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Life Drawing

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£16

About us

A back-to-basics, grass roots life drawing class based on keen observation and intuitive translation.
A weekly life-drawing class, with Real Art Make Print Studio holder, Kieran Walsh.

"My approach to drawing is direct and simple. I do not preach any particular style and I firmly believe that we all have the potential to make great drawings. I think that what matters most is that we approach the subject with genuine intrigue, and that we are willing to step outside of our comfort zone, in pursuit of an honest response to that subject.

Chantal Joffe described painting and drawing as being like, "dancing on a pin". I think this sums it up pretty well. You have to constantly be willing to follow what feels right without losing coherence, you have to hold something together without crushing it, it is a game that I have been playing for many years now without pause and I believe that I can help people through my experience.

My intention is always to instil confidence and provide the groundwork for each artist to develop their own voice. "

Kieran Walsh is a painter and drawer who lives and works in Plymouth. He studied for his BA in Fine Art at The University of Plymouth, studied on the Drawing Intensive at The Royal Drawing School in London and is currently doing his MA in Painting at Arts University Plymouth – writing his dissertation on alternative arts education with a specific focus on life drawing.

Over the last few years, Kieran has also taught life drawing at both The University of Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth.

S tudent Feedback:

"Keiran Thank you so much for helping to hold this space for us and encouraging us to surrender to the moment and really be with Kevin and everyone in the room. You did that with so much kindness, care and attention and without being intrusive, which is quite a special skill to have. You were so encouraging and that is what helped us to let go. It was the most meaningful experience I have had for a very long time and I was about to walk away from the MA because there was nothing calling me to stay. Please continue these classes. They are making being at this art college more than worthwhile."

Website: https://kieranwalsh-work.com/

Ticket Information

When: These sessions are every Thursday, 6pm – 8.30pm at Ocean Studios

Materials are included with the session – but attendees are also welcome to bring their own if preferred.

Ticket Cost: £16 per person

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Road Directions

Ocean Studios, the Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth PL1 3RP

Ocean Studios, the Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth PL1 3RP

Follow the Royal William Yard Main Street from the entrance of RWY and look for the red telephone box and turn left. We have 2 main entrances through a large courtyard or opposite the BLOCK gym entrance.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus: Number 34 (City Bus)

Opening Times

Season (9 May 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday18:00 - 20:30
Season (16 May 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday18:00 - 20:30
Season (23 May 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday18:00 - 20:30
Season (30 May 2024)
DayTimes
Thursday18:00 - 20:30

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