Life Drawing with Rob Oldfield

Join us in our monthly life drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield.

This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.

Rob Oldfield has been leading our life drawing classes since August 2014 and everyone is a fan! Rob is a York-based artist, graphic designer, sign-writer, art technician and tutor. He has modelled for life classes for many years as well as teaching life drawing to his students. As a tutor, Rob encourages, advises and listens so please do come along and take advantage of his skills and experience.

Please note this event involves a nude model. Suitable for ages 18+

Cancellations

If after booking you find you are no longer able to attend, please let us know via email at: gallery@leeds.ac.uk. Cancellation requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the event start date/time will receive a refund, minus booking fees. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event start date/time will not be refunded, or in exceptional circumstances, only at the discretion of Galleries staff. Full refunds or equivalent will be given if the event is cancelled.

Access Information 

Getting Here 

• This event is in Treasures of the Brotherton, in Parkinson Building. There is step-free access – see our Visit information for more details. 

Sensory 

• Treasures of the Brotherton is a dark gallery, but the room where Life Drawing takes places is quite bright. 

• You are welcome to borrow anything you like from the ACCESSories Hub in Treasures of the Brotherton during the event. Please remember to return the items before you leave. 

In the Room 

• In the room, you will see a circle of 20 chairs. As you go in you will see a sign with our Life Drawing etiquette rules, which you need to follow so everyone can safely enjoy the session. To the right of the room are two tables with all the drawing materials you can use during the session. 

What to Expect 

• The event will have up to 20 attendees with 1 tutor and 1 nude life model. It will sometimes be busy with people chatting at the start and end, but usually will be quiet while everyone is drawing. 

• Usually there is a break halfway through the session, but you can take a break and leave the room anytime you like. 

You can find more information about getting here, what to expect in our spaces, nearby facilities and additional access resources in the Visit information on our website. If you can't find what you're looking for or have any other questions, please email us at gallery@leeds.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.