Life Drawing in Bristol

There are many opportunities to try/improve life drawing in Bristol!

A standing artist draws a seated life model in front of them in a space which looks like an art studio. Art supplies and life drawings can be seen in the room and on the walls. The artist has their back to the viewer, but the face of the model can be seen. This is an example of what to expect from life drawing classes in Bristol. Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/artist-drawing-woman-in-black-clothing-seated-on-wooden-chair-3778137/

Life drawing classes in Bristol are a great way to meet new people and practice your conversation skills with your new friends!

Click the links below to find out more information about life drawing classes in Bristol.  ELC staff can help you book if needed!

Remember:

  • Life drawing classes do not usually allow photography!  This is to protect the privacy of the models.
  • You may see naked bodies at a life drawing class!
  • Always be sure to check whether materials are provided!

The Tobacco Factory 

Location:  About 45mins walking from Clifton, about 30mins by bus 

Cost:  £8/session 

Info:  Every Monday at 8pm in the Tobacco Factory’s Snug area.  Spaces are limited and it is first come, first served.  You must bring your own materials. 

Visit the link here to find out more!

Bristol Folk House 

Location:  Park Street (about 25mins walk from school, the same by bus) 

Cost:  £18/10-week course 

Info:  You must buy a full course to do this, and there is NO photography allowed at any time.  This is not a taught course, but rather an opportunity for you to ‘drop in and draw’ – no entries after 10am in the morning, 1:30pm for afternoon sessions.  Every Friday. 

Visit the link here to find out more!

Beth Kirby Life Drawing Classes 

Location:  Hamilton House (about 30mins walk from Clifton, about the same by bus) 

Cost:  £13.70/session 

Info:  Every Thursday from 6pm – 7pm, a taught class by Beth Kirby which uses a wide variety of models.  All equipment and materials are provided as part of the class fee. 

Visit the link here to find out more!

Purdie Life Drawing 

Location:  The Jam Jar (about 45mins by bus from Clifton, about the same walking) 

Cost:  £8/student/session 

Info:  Every Tuesday from 6:30pm until 8pm at The Jam Jar.  This session involves ‘warm-ups’ of 5 and 10-minute poses, followed by a 30-minute pose and a 45-minute pose. 

Visit the link here to find out more!