Drawing Animals with Lancelot Richardson

Join us for a weekend of learning to draw animals with tutor Lancelot Richardson, where you will learn about the fundamental principles of drawing a wide range of animals from photographic reference material and imagination. This comprehensive workshop is suitable for all levels of ability, from complete beginners who would like to start drawing animals to more experienced artists who need help with a particular subject.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to drawing as well as anyone else looking to get started with drawing animals specifically. All attendees will also receive a signed copy of Lance and Jake Spicer’s new book ‘You Will be Able to Draw Animals by the End of This Book’ as part of the course, RRP £17.99.

What to Expect

Day 1: We will be looking at how to draw the forms of different animal body layouts, looking at broad principles for building up structure. As the day progresses, there will be a simple introduction to tetrapod anatomy, looking at the overall body plan shared by mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Day 2: We will spend the morning on location at the Booth Museum drawing from their skeleton specimens and taxidermy under Lance’s support & instruction. After returning to the Draw studio for lunch, we will work on more developed studies and more individually tailored problem-solving.

What to Bring

All required materials will be provided for this workshop. However, it is recommended you bring a sketchbook for making notes and studies in if you prefer, and a plastic folder for taking away drawings. If you would like to draw from a particular subject we’d encourage you to bring photographic reference of the animals you’d like to draw. Easels, chairs, drawing boards and small tables are all provided.

Getting to the studio

Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility

If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift.

The studio itself has diffuse overhead panel lights for drawers with a spotlight directed at the model. Fixative spraying is not allowed in the studio and is done outside; oil paints are allowed in the studio and there is a small chance they may be used at this session - our air purifier and good ventilation help control fumes. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)
• Air purification with HEPA filters
• Sick pay for our freelance life models
• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

Cancellations

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.