Life drawing in the Salon

Take inspiration from Degas’s intimate studies of the figure in this two-hour life drawing workshop using soft pastels. Working from a live model whose floor-length hair and pregnancy offer a powerful contemporary subject, you’ll explore poses inspired by Degas’s ‘Combing the Hair’ and ‘After the Bath’. Guided by artist Bella Franks, experiment with movement, texture and form in a relaxed, supportive setting.

You will receive expert tips and demonstrations throughout the class to help you develop skills and build confidence in drawing.

All drawing materials provided: paper, charcoal, pencils and colour pastels.

Bella Franks is a freelance artist educator, yoga teacher and primary school practitioner. She studied at City and Guilds of London Art School and developed her life drawing practice at Charles Cecil in Florence. She is passionate about teaching art to both adults and children and often focuses her workshops on the mindfulness benefits of creativity. She makes learning to draw fun, accessible and open to all. Bella's holistic approach promotes self-awareness and confidence through art and she is known for bringing a positive and supportive energy to her workshops. She delivers workshops in and around London and Brighton at museums, galleries, studios, members clubs and workplaces, as well as teaching painting holidays in Greece and Italy.