Drawing A Head with Ruby Bradshaw

Develop your observational drawing skills and explore new ways of seeing the human head in this practical and engaging drawing workshop with artist Ruby Bradshaw.

Suitable for all experience levels, these sessions focus on observation, proportion, structure and expressive mark-making. Through a combination of guided exercises and creative experimentation, you'll learn to look beyond facial features and develop a deeper understanding of form, volume and character.

Whether you're completely new to drawing or looking to refresh and expand your practice, these workshops provide a welcoming environment to explore drawing through curiosity, process and discovery.

Who It's For

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Perfect for:

• Complete beginners
• Artists and illustrators
• Creative practitioners
• Anyone interested in observational drawing
• People looking to build confidence in drawing the human form

No previous experience is required.

Dates & Times

- Saturday 26 September
 10am - 1pm
Drawing A Head: Part 1

- Saturday 21 November
10am - 1pm
Drawing A Head: Part 2

Mayor's Parlour, Devonport Guildhall

What to Expect

Part 1: Drawing A Head

In this session, you'll explore the fundamentals of drawing the head through a topographic approach.

Rather than focusing on facial features alone, you'll learn about the underlying structure of bones and tissues, considering the head as a landscape made up of peaks, valleys, curves and planes.

Together you'll:

• Explore the anatomy and structure of the head
• Examine hard and soft forms through mark-making
• Investigate convex and concave surfaces
• Create experimental and exploratory drawings
• Focus on observation, learning and process rather than finished outcomes

Part 2: Drawing A Head

Building on the ideas introduced in Part 1, this session continues to explore the head through observation and expressive mark-making.

Using a wider range of materials and approaches, you'll experiment with rhythm, pace and tone while exploring what gives a drawing life, depth and presence.

Together you'll:

• Explore different drawing materials and techniques
• Experiment with fast and slow drawing approaches
• Examine tone, weight and gravity
• Develop three-dimensional form and depth
• Create rich, expressive observational drawings

It is recommended, but not essential, to have attended Drawing A Head: Part 1 before booking Part 2.

What You'll Take Home

• A collection of observational and experimental drawings
• Improved confidence in drawing from observation
• A deeper understanding of the structure of the head
• New approaches to mark-making and tone
• Techniques to continue developing your drawing practice

Facilitator

Ruby Bradshaw

Ruby Bradshaw is an artist whose practice embraces experimentation, observation and process-led making. Through supportive and accessible workshops, Ruby encourages participants to develop confidence in their creative practice while exploring different ways of seeing and responding to the world around them.

Book Your Place

Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to deepen your drawing practice, Drawing A Head offers a thoughtful and engaging introduction to observational drawing.

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.