Renaissance Life Drawing Course | 4-Day Masterclass in London

From the idealised beauty of Leonardo and Raphael to the muscular power of Michelangelo’s figures, Renaissance art marked a revolution in the study of the human body. In this immersive Renaissance Life Drawing Masterclass, you will explore the techniques that shaped some of the most iconic artworks in history.

Over four inspiring days, you will study historical methods of figure drawing, learn to observe the human form with accuracy, and draw from a professional nude model. This course is designed to immerse you in the classical tradition of life drawing, helping you understand structure, proportion, and tone — just as the Old Masters once did.

Learn from classically trained tutors with deep expertise in life drawing and Renaissance techniques. Our instructors have studied at prestigious institutions such as:

• Royal Academy of Arts, Slade School of Fine Art, Central Saint Martins
• Florence Academy of Art, Italy
• École des Beaux-Arts, Paris

With their guidance, you will follow step-by-step demonstrations and receive personalised feedback to develop a refined, anatomically informed drawing.

Sunny Art Centre is one of London’s most respected art schools, combining classical training with innovative practice. We have delivered workshops for leading institutions such as the National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, and BBC.

• Historical foundations of Renaissance figure drawing
• How artists studied from classical antiquity (Apollo Belvedere, Laocoön, Belvedere Torso)
• Constructing the figure using the envelope and block-in methods
• Anatomy and planes of the human body
• Light theory, value, and shadow mapping
• Modelling form to create a fully realised, finished drawing

You will gain essential skills, including:

• Accurate observation of proportion and gesture
• Creating three-dimensional volume with tonal gradation
• Understanding edges, light, and shadow for realism
• Developing a structured approach to long-pose life drawing

Day 1 & 2 (10 am – 5 pm)

• Historical lecture on Renaissance figure drawing + introduction to materials
• Light theory, value, and block-in technique demonstration
• Students begin their long-pose drawing

Day 3 (10 am – 5 pm)

• Anatomy, planes, and block-concept exercises
• Shadow mapping, massing in tone, and modelling form

Day 4 (10 am – 5 pm)

• Full day dedicated to refining values, modelling form, and bringing the drawing to a polished finish
• Final group review and tutor feedback

• Central London location in Covent Garden
• Small class sizes for personalised feedback
• Professional models and expert tuition
• Printed reference materials and technique guides
• Suitable for portfolio development or personal artistic growth

Upon completing the programme, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion from Sunny Art Centre, recognising your achievement in mastering Renaissance life drawing techniques.

• Beginners through to advanced artists
• Adults and teens with an interest in life drawing
• Artists seeking to improve anatomical accuracy and tonal rendering
• Anyone interested in Renaissance art and classical training

• Private 1:1 Tuition
• Small Group Tuition (up to 10 people)

A: Sunny Art Centre, Covent Garden, Kemble St, London, WC2B 4AW
T: 020-86165990 
E: info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk
Office Opening Hours: 10 am- 6 pm (Mon-Fri)