Have a Keen Eye and a Love for Horses?
If so, this drawing class is going to be horse-some for you!
We'll be in the beautiful Welcome Bay sketching gorgeous horses and ponies. Horses have been inspiring artists for centuries and now it's your turn.
The class will begin with an introduction to the artist and host Roxanne Milson, and the supermodels Armani, Rembrandt and Rabbit.
No prior art experience is needed to join the class. You can be a superstar artist or an absolute beginner keen to give it a go. It's all about having fun, getting creative and spending time outside with the horses. There's no pressure!
This class is for people 13 years and over.
Hosted by Roxanne Milson, Artist and Horsemanship Instructor
Roxanne loves art and horses and has since she can remember. Over the years teaching horsemanship and horse riding, she discovered many horse people are also very creative. There's a magical link between creativity and the world of horses and this Life Drawing class reflects that connection.
What You'll Learn
While the focus is on having fun being creative while drawing ponies, there are a few things that will be taught as well so you can practice at home on your cats, dogs, birds or from photos.
Horse Anatomy as Simple Shapes
Horses are a tricky subject, but observing the basic shapes that form their anatomy makes it easier, and fun! Find the squares, triangles and circles going from large shapes to small shapes. Details can come later.
Gesture and Quick Sketching
Live subjects means a lot of movement so we'll play with gesture drawing, line of action and quick sketching. Keep your pencil light, keep your eyes on the subject and find the shapes.
Proportions, Posing and Personality
Observational skills can only improve with practice. Look at the subject and the negative spaces between the shapes you see. The shapes you see and choose will reflect the personality of the subject: Circles are soft, triangles are sharp and squares are strong.
What's Involved?
This is a 2 hour life drawing class and we're drawing real horses! We'll sit out under the willow tree watching the horses graze. Our sketchpads, canvases and iPads on our laps as we sketch the ponies as we listen to them much, capturing their essence with the basic shapes that make up their muscles.
You'll learn:
- to sketch lightly and quickly,
- observational skills to find those shapes, the negative spaces and line of action.
- Introduction to horse behaviour, anatomy and body language.
Two Pricing Options:
- Bring your own equipment whether it's a canvas and easel, paint, pencils or an iPad.
- Buy a sketching kit with your class booking which will come with a sketch pad, pencils, and an eraser to get you started.
Pencils, charcoal, paint or digital are all accepted, no limit on mediums so long as you're ready to have some fun!
There are two dates to choose from:
Saturday 5th July 1PM or Saturday 12th July 1PM
These are week one and two of the term three school holidays. When you book, check the next availability.
*This class is for people 13 years and over. Under 13s are not permitted for safety reasons as the class is on a working farm with hazards including farm animals, vehicles and electric fences.
**There are no refunds on bookings so make sure you double check the date and how many people you're booking for!
Book Your Spot Today
Enhance your drawing skills while enjoying the three beautiful horses as your models. 13yrs +
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2 hr
From 40 New Zealand dollars