Home›Art & Drawing›How to draw classes›Speed Drawing Speed Drawing BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Gift Course 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. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Loosen up your drawing style and learn how to capture movement, form and energy with speed, confidence and expression. Learn how to capture movement, form and atmosphere with fewer lines Develop faster observation skills and a more responsive drawing style Stop overworking your drawings and focus on the essential details Build confidence drawing quickly and instinctively Gain practical techniques for sketching people, objects and scenes Explore a freer, more expressive approach to mark-making Strengthen your confidence working under time limits Use the course as a springboard into life drawing, location drawing or further art classes Gesture Drawing Practise fast gesture drawing to capture movement, energy and the overall feeling of a subject. Quick Observation Train your eye to notice key shapes, lines and proportions quickly, helping you draw with greater confidence. Simplifying Subjects Learn how to reduce complex scenes, figures or objects into clear, expressive marks. Expressive Line Explore line quality, rhythm and mark-making to bring more life and spontaneity into your drawings. Timed Drawing Exercises Work through short, timed exercises designed to loosen up your style and improve decision-making. Personal Drawing Style Develop a freer, more confident approach to sketching that supports your own creative voice. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 16 Aug 2026 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day Dominic Kennedy City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 27 Sep 2026 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day Barbara Beyer City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 12 Dec 2026 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day Dominic Kennedy City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 16 Aug 16 Aug 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Dominic Kennedy Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Barbara Beyer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Dec 12 Dec 2026 £110.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Dominic Kennedy Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Your Art Supplies City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. 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BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Dominic KennedyBarbara Beyer Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 16 Aug 2026 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day Dominic Kennedy City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 27 Sep 2026 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day Barbara Beyer City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 12 Dec 2026 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day Dominic Kennedy City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 16 Aug 16 Aug 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Dominic Kennedy Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Barbara Beyer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Dec 12 Dec 2026 £110.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Dominic Kennedy Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Speed Drawing' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.(For more information please see our terms and conditions) 10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. 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