{"product_id":"life-drawing-skills-class-with-ralph-nel","title":"Life Drawing Skills Class with Ralph Nel","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eJoin Ralph Nel for a special six-part course, learning new techniques and refining them during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1 – Friday 3rd July, 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe basics: including getting set up effectively, tips to do this and considering where you would like to be located in the room. We’ll explore effective ‘mapping out’ of our drawings and using a straight edge to help make accurate mapped drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2 - Friday 7th August, 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBuilding upon the mapping out from Session 1, we’ll look at breaking down the figure into basic shapes, ‘negative space’ or the spaces between and around the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3 - Friday 4th September, 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eUnits of measurement: we'll take an in-depth look at units of measurement, and the process for identifying and applying them accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 4 - Friday 2nd October, 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eProcess: this session will explore how we weave together what we’ve learned into a step-by-step process. We'll look at where we might apply one technique, or another, and how that benefits our drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 5 - Friday 6th November, 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eRefinement: we'll consciously review the techniques and tips from the previous sessions and aim to combine them during our drawing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 6 - Friday 4th December, 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eRefinement: a long-form pose. This session will apply everything we’ve learned to drawing a single, long-form pose. The model will have periodic breaks for rest, but other than that we will have time to apply and refine the use of mapping, shape identification, and units of measurement to complete an accurate rendering of our model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eMaterials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a preferred method. Tickets are non-refundable. Classes are for adults only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRalph Nel is a Plymouth-based artist and drawing teacher with over 10 years of experience. They specialise in historical drawing methods, a range of drawing techniques, and believe that anyone can draw. There is no such thing as a 'good' drawing, simply a good chance to learn something new or expand on a skill you enjoy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Box Office","offers":[{"title":"03 July, 2026 14:00 \/ General Admission","offer_id":56694797369724,"sku":"2729593","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"07 August, 2026 14:00 \/ General Admission","offer_id":56694797402492,"sku":"2729594","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"04 September, 2026 14:00 \/ General Admission","offer_id":56694797435260,"sku":"2729595","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"02 October, 2026 14:00 \/ General Admission","offer_id":56694797468028,"sku":"2729596","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"06 November, 2026 14:00 \/ General Admission","offer_id":56694797500796,"sku":"2729597","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"04 December, 2026 14:00 \/ General Admission","offer_id":56694797533564,"sku":"2729598","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2039\/5140\/files\/LifeDrawingSkillsClasswithRalphNel.jpg?v=1777566182","url":"https:\/\/shop.theboxplymouth.com\/products\/life-drawing-skills-class-with-ralph-nel","provider":"The Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}