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Untutored Life Drawing/Painting sessions, ideal for the Artist, Student or Enthusiast wishing to keep in practice. We have drawing boards, easels etc, but bring your own drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons...). We meet every Tuesday (6.30 to 9.30pm), only stopping when the building closes for Chistmas and the New Year period.

The Scottish Training for Alcohol Retailers and Servers Course (STARS) course meets the requirements of The Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2007, which states that every person who is involved in the making of alcohol sales must receive ‘relevant training. Come to Knight Training to receive your STARS course today! Call us now on 01524 388279!

Overview This comprehensive course on Drawing Cartoon Humans will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Drawing Cartoon Humans  comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast-track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Drawing Cartoon Humans. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Drawing Cartoon Humans is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- Open doors of opportunities Increase your adaptability Keep you relevant Boost confidence And much more! Course Curriculum 9 sections • 34 lectures • 05:12:00 total length •Introduction: 00:02:00 •The proportions of the Male body and how to make them cartoony: 00:18:00 •Polishing The Drawings and Adding costumes and other features to the design: 00:11:00 •Draw unidentified shapes: 00:10:00 •Draw a character in Profile: 00:08:00 •Draw a character from a squarelike shape: 00:10:00 •Designing a more stylized character: 00:09:00 •Design characters that come from the same world: 00:21:00 •Designing a HERO: 00:08:00 •Designing a Hero - Part 2: 00:05:00 •Designing a Hero - Part 3: 00:06:00 •Designing a Hero - Part 4, Defining the character: 00:11:00 •Designing a Hero - Part 5, A different approach to a heroic character: 00:07:00 •Designing a Hero - Part 6, A different type of Hero: 00:09:00 •Designing a Villain - Part 1: 00:12:00 •Designing a Villain - Part 2: 00:06:00 •Designing a Villain - Part 3: 00:06:00 •Designing a Villain - Part 4: 00:07:00 •Designing a Villain - Part 5: 00:06:00 •Designing a Villain - Part 6: 00:06:00 •Draw basic shapes: 00:24:00 •Make a character sheet out of a design of your choice: 00:14:00 •Female proportions - Part 1, What are the female proportions: 00:09:00 •Female Proportions - Part 2, How to stylize the female proportions: 00:08:00 •Female Proportions - Part 3, How to simplify the design: 00:05:00 •Designing a Heroine - what to think about: 00:12:00 •Designing a Heroine - Defining the Character: 00:06:00 •How to draw simple poses: 00:09:00 •Refining the 'Stick figure' drawings into nice shapes: 00:08:00 •Using the character´s different emotions to refine her design: 00:05:00 •Put your character in motion: 00:08:00 •Facial Expression - happy and sad: 00:08:00 •Facial Expressions - Sneaky, Scared and Content: 00:08:00 •Refining the Facial Expressions: 00:10:00

Overview Have you always had a passion for art, and are you trying to improve your relationship with artists? Enhance your creative abilities with our Drawing and Illustration Level 2 course. Learn the fundamentals of sketching, shading, still-life composition, and portrait drawing. Our best-selling Drawing and Illustration course will provide you with all the necessary details and pieces of knowledge to learn more about a new and challenging profession in art, drawing, or painting. The course aims to impart strategies that will enable you to communicate your creative vision. This training also helps you develop your creative abilities and reach new heights in your creativity. This engaging course covers everything from composition, painting, and style experimentation to the basics of sketching and colouring. It covers various subjects, such as painting on canvas, selecting brushes for your artwork, practising different painting techniques, creating artwork with pencil, and learning the fundamentals of sketching and colouring. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? Art enthusiasts eager to enhance their drawing skills. Beginners looking to explore the world of illustration in a structured learning environment. Students seeking to build a strong foundation in art and design. Hobbyists interested in refining their techniques and expanding their artistic repertoire. Anyone passionate about self-expression and visual storytelling through drawing. Requirements Our Drawing and Illustration Level 2 has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones. Here are some common requirements you may need: Computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access. English language proficiency. Required software/tools. (if needed) Commitment to study and participate. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied at your own pace. Career Path Popular Career Paths for a Drawing and Illustration Level 2Course: Illustrator: £20,000 - £40,000 Graphic Designer: £20,000 - £35,000 Art Teacher: £25,000 - £40,000 Freelance Artist: Earnings vary based on projects Storyboard Artist: £25,000 - £45,000 Art Director: £30,000 - £60,000 Salary ranges can vary by location and experience. Course Curriculum 8 sections • 24 lectures • 05:17:00 total length •Introduction: 00:03:00 •Materials: 00:08:00 •What is a Horizone Line: 00:11:00 •One Point Perspective of a Cube: 00:10:00 •Two Point Perspective of a Cube: 00:12:00 •Perspective of a Cylinder: 00:17:00 •How to draw a Perfect Sphere: 00:09:00 •Shading a Sphere: 00:22:00 •Shading a Cylinder: 00:19:00 •Shading a Cube: 00:13:00 •How to Measure: 00:07:00 •Compostion and placement: 00:09:00 •Finding the perspective and drawing the box: 00:18:00 •Constructing the Cup: 00:22:00 •Drawing the Drapes: 00:05:00 •Shading - Part 1: 00:14:00 •Shading - Part 2: 00:19:00 •Shading - Part 3: 00:22:00 •Drawing a Face - Part 1. Construction: 00:21:00 •Drawing a Face - Part 2. Refining the features: 00:10:00 •Drawing a Face - Part 3. Shading: 00:18:00 •Drawing a Face - Part 4. Final touches: 00:12:00 •Drawing a Tree: 00:16:00 •Assignment - Drawing and Illustration Level 2: 00:00:00

Overview Embark on a captivating artistic journey with our course, "Animating Expressive Female Faces." This immersive program is a gateway to unlocking the secrets of breathing life into female characters on your canvas. From mastering the intricacies of drawing a face from different angles to capturing the nuances of emotions, this course transcends the ordinary. Delve into the art of expressing emotion through facial features, learning an easy yet detailed approach to drawing mouths, noses, eyes, and hair. With a focus on hands-on practice, this course is a canvas for unleashing your creativity. Join us to elevate your artistic prowess and bring expressive female faces to life, one stroke at a time. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? Aspiring artists eager to enhance their portrait-drawing skills. Art students seeking a comprehensive guide to drawing expressive female faces. Creative individuals interested in exploring the nuances of emotion in art. Anyone passionate about character design and animation. Beginners and intermediate artists looking to refine their drawing techniques. Requirements Our Animating Expressive Female Faceshas been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones. Here are some common requirements you may need: Computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access. English language proficiency. Required software/tools. (if needed) Commitment to study and participate. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied at your own pace. Career Path Popular Career Paths for a Animating Expressive Female FacesCourse: Character Animator: £25,000 - £40,000 Illustrator specializing in Portraiture: £22,000 - £35,000 Digital Artist for Animation Studios: £28,000 - £42,000 Freelance Character Designer: £20,000 - £35,000 Storyboard Artist: £25,000 - £38,000 Art Instructor for Portrait Drawing: £20,000 - £32,000 Salary ranges can vary by location and experience. Course Curriculum 7 sections • 17 lectures • 03:37:00 total length •Introduction: 00:01:00 •Warm up: 00:06:00 •Sketch the Proportions of the face: 00:07:00 •Draw the Features of the Face: 00:19:00 •Shading the Face: 00:11:00 •The Proportions of a Face in Profile: 00:10:00 •Outline The Face in Profile: 00:10:00 •Sketch the Face in 3/4: 00:13:00 •Polish and Outline the Face in 3/4: 00:22:00 •How to draw Eyes: 00:11:00 •How to draw a Mouth: 00:13:00 •How to draw a Nose: 00:12:00 •Draw a Chunk of Hair: 00:13:00 •How to Draw a Happy Face: 00:15:00 •How to Draw an Angry Face: 00:17:00 •How to Draw a Sad Face: 00:18:00 •A pensil and a Paper: 00:19:00

Learn how to make beautiful Dorset buttons! This is the perfect course for beginners, teaching you a selection of different ring buttons

Our purpose is to ensure that people of all ages, especially young people aged 12-35, are able to acquire the social and emotional benefits of creative music-making and multimedia activities. We work especially with those suffering from loneliness and isolation; communities disproportionately affected by the health crisis; and schoolchildren who are suffering from social isolation that sadly prevents them from achieving their potential.

Photos of the models are available from our website after the event; these are for you to continue the drawings.

Life Drawing - Trixie Divine - Drawing Consequences. Life Drawing starts at 18:30 GMT, and all you need is the internet and something to make a mark with.

I’ll be hosting a relaxed session for you on the 22nd online from 18:30-20:30 GMT with a live session.