The one where you learn all the principles of fashion illustration, how to apply colour and shade with marker pens, how to draw faces, and how to use watercolour paints beautifully.

This 4-week in-person course covers all the key principles and fundamentals of fashion illustration – What is it? Are there rules? How do I get that figure down on paper simply and easily with sass? What is the S-curve and how do I draw a walking catwalk figure?

We then learn how to bring the sketches to life with vibrant colour, including how to use marker pens to create artful fashion images. We sort out all those phobias about drawing faces with a dedicated session, and finish with watercolour techniques for fashion illustration.

Every week the process of how to begin and finish an illustration will reiterated so students leave the course confident to continue their artwork practice.

This course suits absolute beginners (even if you deeply believe you can’t draw), or those with experience who want to refresh or check their techniques with plenty of hands-on feedback.

What you will get: A comprehensive set of notes, drawing paper, materials to work with (excluding Copic markers), snacks, inspiration and knowledge.

What you will need: Copic markers (or preferred brand). “0” colourless blender, a flesh tone (I prefer E32 Brick Beige), if possible Cool Gray 2 & 4, other colours optional; Colour pencils; Basic brushes for watercolours, a paint palette. Everything else is supplied.

What you will learn:

• What is the scope of fashion illustration?

• Fashion illustration principles

• Fashion figure proportions

• The theory of pose structure and how to apply it to fashion illustration

• How to sketch a pose quickly and effectively

• How to draw a walking catwalk figure

• How to apply light and shade to your fashion figure

• How to use colour in your fashion sketch

• How to use marker pens and colour pencils dynamically and inexpensively.

• How to draw faces for fashion illustrations - multiple views

• How to use watercolours - key techniques and how to apply them to fashion illustrations

When: Thursdays 6pm - 9pm September 11th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd

Where: 92 Leveson Street North Melbourne

Price: $525, or use code FRIENDS at checkout for 15% discount when booking 2 or more spots

Who is this suitable for: All levels, from complete beginners upwards: Begin your journey or just refresh.