Drop-in Drawing

Kathleen Ferrier
by Bernard Dunstan
1950
NPG 5040(2)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon drawing session in the Gallery. You will spend time looking at portraits, exploring different elements such as technique, composition and line. Drawing from the portraits encourages you to look slowly and carefully at the works, giving you an artist’s perspective.

There is a short introduction at 15.00 but feel free to drop in whenever you like. You can stay for 10 minutes or an hour.

These afternoon drawing sessions take place on the last Tuesday of the month.

The class is suitable for both beginners and more confident artists.  All materials are provided

Tutor
Today’s tutor is Emma Middleton.

What do the participants think?

• ‘It’s like going to yoga - I felt so relaxed afterwards’
•  ‘Visiting London, we happened upon a free drop-in drawing session at the National Portrait Gallery. The welcoming tutor placed a sheaf of cartridge paper and some pencils in our hands, and we were away. A great hour’s fun. Even my wife, who hates drawing, found it engaging and was proud of her finished efforts, which we still have.’ Guardian (Travel) 21 January 2012
• ‘Brilliant. I did the Drop in Drawing and learned a lot. Thank you!’
• ‘I never thought drawing could be so much fun.’

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