Fluid Forms: Drawing the Clothed Figure

Program Overview

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Fluid Forms: Drawing the Clothed Figure

Course Overview

This creative 3-day figure drawing course is suitable for all levels and will develop existing skills and introduce innovative approaches to drawing the clothed figure.

Key Details

• Location: Penryn Campus
• Course duration: 3 days
• Price: £450
• Deposit: £200

Course Programme

This is an outline of what to expect and is subject to change. Each day will include time to socialise and reflect with your fellow students.

Day 1

The course starts at 9.30 each day with tea coffee and arrivals; following which on day 1 we will revisit the basics of drawing the human form, gestural drawing, and understanding the body underneath the textile. Kate will lead a series of warm up studies, looking at how textiles and garments behave on the body and recording drapes and folds over the body.

Day 2

Today will be all about colour and pattern. Kate will introduce you to a variety of techniques that can be used to document these elements, encouraging boldness in mark making and use of colour and texture in your drawing. We will also look at ways to improve your skills in drawing gestural, performative poses with tips for capturing energy and movement.

Day 3

A final pose by our model bringing together all the elements covered over the course. Supported by Kate but working more independently than in previous days, you can enjoy this last chance to record the figure adorned with pattern, texture and surface.

After resolving your work, in the late afternoon the course will conclude with a mini exhibition of your work with other course participants and a chance to celebrate your achievements.

Course Leader

Kathryn Broad

An artist and educator who traverses the applied and fine art genres driven by a fascination with an...

Who is this course suitable for?

This drawing course is suitable for all levels: from beginners wishing to brush up on the fundamentals of figure drawing to experienced creatives who wish to expand their practice. Kate's approach to teaching is full of passion and energy for the subject and is inspiring, encouraging and supportive to all those present. She encourages a group dynamic and believes in the benefits of peering sharing and learning.

This course is particularly suited to those interested in drawing, painting, illustration and the body driven genres of costume, theatre and performance.

Fees, costs & funding

• Rate Standard: £450 (£200 deposit required)
• Course date: 9-11 June 2025
• Course date: 11-13 August 2025

Discover our facilities

Centred around studio spaces on the Penryn Campus that cater for solo and group working, our Fashion & Textiles Institute includes a printmaking studio, digital fabric printers, professional clothes fitting stands, ultrasonic welders, sampling facilities, hand looms, a digital controlled Jacquard loom, embroidery machines and industrial overlockers.

How to find us

Falmouth University is split between two campuses, approximately four miles apart. Regular buses run between the two, with a journey time of 20-25 minutes.