“Figure Drawing from Life” – a two day course with Rosie Newman (BA Hons Fine Art ) Artist and Art Lecturer will take place at The Brewery, Cromarty on Sat 4th and Sun 5th Feb 2012.

Learn to draw the human form in a fun and relaxed class. Working with a live model, you will gain some figure drawing experience, with the emphasis on the creative use of materials to portray and interpret the figure within the composition.

Ideal for those wishing to develop an art portfolio but all levels welcome, from experienced to novice.

If possible, please bring along any of the following items:-

• Newsprint paper/sketchbook/sugar paper / rough paper
• Drawing paper or sketch book A1 /A2
• Graphite Pencils HB, 2B, 4B/ Charcoal – condensed and willow
• Conte pencils & crayons Earth tones/Eraser/Pencil sharpener Drawing board/Masking tape/ water based paints (no oils please)
• A tip for the model would be appreciated

LOCATION: The Brewery, Cromarty
DATES: Saturday 4 February and Sunday 5 February 2012
TIME: 10am – 2pm on both days
COST: This course is free to all, so refreshments are not provided. Please bring a packed lunch/ drink with you.

Please ring Estelle Ellwood on 0701 741 7754 to register for a place on this course.

This is part of the BIVLC Winter Programme (January – March 2012). Further information about the BIVLC at www.blackislevirtuallearningcentre.co.uk