Master fast, expressive drawing techniques to capture movement, form, and scenes with confidence.

Develop the skill of fast, expressive drawing in our engaging Speed Drawing classes. You’ll learn to capture movement, simplify complex subjects, and cultivate a unique style with speed and confidence. This art course progresses by building upon fundamental techniques, beginning with gesture and rhythm to infuse energy into your sketches. You’ll learn to break down objects into simple shapes, explore rapid figure and portrait drawing, and practice quick scene composition, encompassing environments and architecture.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a folio of dynamic drawings and a revitalised approach to sketching. You’ll acquire the skills and confidence to draw anytime, anywhere, transforming everyday moments into vivid, imaginative artworks. This drawing class will help you develop a unique style that blends speed with expressive details and experimental mark-making. 

SPEED DRAWING CLASSES CONTENT

You will develop skills in:

• Master the basics of gesture drawing, capturing movement and energy quickly
• Improve your ability to simplify complex subjects into basic shapes and forms
• Learn rapid figure drawing techniques, capturing human form efficiently in short poses.
• Explore different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, ink, and brush pens.
• Draw everyday objects rapidly, focusing on form and structure.
• Build a sketchbook full of dynamic and expressive quick drawings showcasing your progress.

City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided.