Figure life drawing and portrait course in Prague
Figure life drawing and portrait course in Prague
Do you want to learn how to draw a person? Express emotions in your art? Than this course is just right for you! Start with no previous experience!
Do you want to learn how to draw a person? Express emotions in your art? Than this course is just right for you! Start with no previous experience!
Great friendly atmosphere at the studios
Effective programs and motivating lecturers
Get great results fast. Perfect for total beginners
New creative topics and exercises each lecture
We will provide you with all the art materials
Learn to draw humans and create amazing life drawings. No previous experience required.
Figure drawing and portrait is one of the most beautiful themes in drawing. Learn the human anatomy from zero and create realistic and detailed sketches and drawings. If you want to learn the art of observing and capturing human body on paper – this is just the course for you.
We invite you to our figure drawing course. Even if you are just starting – human figure is essential almost everywhere: sketching, illustration, comics etc. Our figure course for beginners will unleash great possibilities for you. In just nine classes you will learn body proportions, draw portraits as well improve your drawing skills with our great program.
This is a great beginning to your artistic journey. After you learn to draw the human figure, you will substantially improve your skills in other techniques, including painting portraits, storyboards and overall real life drawing . This course is perfect for you whether you are experienced or starting from zero. Make a huge leap forward with our figure and portrait drawing classes, sign up now.
What to bring with you? Nothing 🙂 All the materials and supplies are always provided to you for free at Draw Planet!
Course is taught in Czech, but lecturers speak good English, no worries 🙂
You don’t need to buy anything extra for the course. All the materials and equipment will be prepared and provided for you at the studio.
You can join these classes during the year at anytime.
The price of a trial lesson is 650 CZK and includes all tools and materials. You can continue the course by purchasing a subscription for 10 lessons. The subscription costs 4900 CZK and can be used for any course in our offer. This great price includes all tools and materials. The subscription is valid for six months.
If you miss a few lessons, a couple of weeks, or even skip a month—no problem! Your subscription is still yours!
Sign-up form and all the information about the dates of the course are lower on this page! Don’t leave it for later – SIGN-UP NOW!
- Friendly and inspiring Draw Planet atmosphere
- With us you will learn quickly and make great progress
- One lecture once a week, same day every week
- All top quality art supplies are always provided for free
- Nice professional lecturers and effective programs
- Perfect for beginners. We will help and support you
- Classes take place during the whole year
- Each lecture is 3 hours
- The price of a trial lesson is 650 CZK
- For 10 lessons, you pay only 4900 CZK
If you miss a lecture – we will do our best to replace it for you! Just write us an email.
Look at students who started with this course. You will manage this too. Learn to create with Draw Planet!
Lecturers
Rodrigo
Rodrigo has started a street artist in Sao Paolo, Brazil. But then he has quickly shifted to more classical art and after his intense studies in Japan has went to combine a great palette of techniques in his works, which include working with oils, watercolour, acrylic, animation and digital. He is an awesome teacher and we are proud to have him in the team
Terezie M
Terezie loves contemporary art and figure drawing. She has completed her studies at interior design and accumulated incredible knowledge in art history. She is mainly dedicated to interior, painting and galleries. She is incredibly energetic and powers her students with will to move forward and get better. Her figure drawing classes at the league of their own. She finds simple ways to explain, show and demonstrate complicated human figure and we find it exciting even to watch. She will quickly prove to you that contemporary figure stands on dynamics and movement, not just boring academism. She is similarly convincing with interior course.
Kristyna M
The funniest academic painter of Draw Planet. Kristyna is capable to explain even the most sophisticated topics in a very straightforward and accessible manner. Her classical training in Sofia combined with a very productive period of commercial illustration and animation have made her a great lecturer. She has a big of individual and collective exhibitions. Kristyna teaches painting and drawing classes, pastel and portrait courses. Her enthusiasm for art is contagious and you will love being at her classes. She is technically impeccable and very approachable as a person.
Petr
Petr is an incredible graphic, drawer and a screenprinter. In our team he is in charge of figure drawing and graphic courses. His depth of knowledge is always impressive and his style is unique and eye-catching. He is fun as a lecturer and also incredibly calm, he will always find a way to teach even the most complex topics to our students. After his studies at VUT and a lot of industrial design experience, now he focuses mainly on his art and transferring his knowledge to other people.
Course program
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We discuss the proportions of the human body and composition. What the human body consists of; what are the main pinch points that help us to quickly portray the figure. We learn how to measure proportions and draw 4-5 figures. Material: pencil, charcoal for painting. |
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We practice basic body construction. We look for the construction based on photographs of models. Then we try to practice for 2 hours on a real model. We draw 4-5 figures with proportional construction. |
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Light and Shadow. We learn how to add volume to the figure with the help of light and shadow. We discuss hatching techniques and do a couple of shading exercises. Then we draw a figure with specific lightning (all the steps from the sketch of construction to the shading). |
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Arms and legs. We take a look at the human skeleton and study the construction of limbs. We get to understand what those consist of, which help us to portray the human body. We draw 2-3 arm and leg construction. Then we focus on elaborate details, shading and hatching. |
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Human head. We discuss the construction of the human skull and what the human head consists of. We talk about proportions of the face. We draw a head from 3 different angles, always based on construction. We take a look at each part of the human face individually. We draw an ear, an eye, a nose and a mouth. |
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Portrait. We spend 3 hours of portrait drawing - beginning with the sketch of construction and finishing with shading. |
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The final work. We spend the last 6 hours of this course drawing a sitting model in colours, using pastels. During the final lesson we draw a dressed model. |
Draw Place Frequently Asked Questions
I DON’T KNOW HOW TO DRAW/PAINT/DESIGN ETC. CAN I STILL COME TO DRAW PLANET?
Definitely! That is what we do – we teach people to draw and develop creatively when they don’t even know how to start. We specialize in instructing beginners and people with no creative or drawing experience. We approach all of our students individually and with great care. It means the world to us that you learn the skills and finish Draw Planet courses absolutely satisfied with your studies.
CAN I COME JUST FOR A VISIT?
Sure! We love our guests and understand that they want to meet teachers, see the studios, and observe the creative process. We will show you everything that you are interested in and will answer all of your questions. It would be awesome if you let us know you are coming a few hours in advance.
WHERE ARE THE STUDIOS?
We have prepared beautiful studios for you in Prague city centre with perfect public transport availability. Draw Planet address is Sokolovská 131/86, Praha 8, Karlín. Right on the Křižíkova station (metro, tram). You can find us in the Zirkon building, 3rd floor. Also on occasion there may be available parking around the building.
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LEARN TO DRAW, IF I AM ALWAYS SO BUSY AND SIMPLY DON’T HAVE THE TIME?
In our superconnected and hurried times it is essential to make some time only for yourself. Surely, it is not always possible, but if we are speaking longterm, if you are busy nonstop it might backfire. If you don’t allow yourself to rest and regenerate, even your work will be ever harder to manage with all the stress. Creative tasks allow you to switch, find new original solutions and learn new skills, you will feel motivated with the progress you are making and will be in a supporting and motivating environment. Try looking at your schedule and finding some space for yourself, it will do you good.
CAN I TRANSFER MY COURSE OR WORKSHOP TO A FRIEND OF MINE?
Yes. Only please let us know in advance.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN’T COME TO A LESSON?
We understand that anything can happen and you might not be able attend every single lesson in the course. It is not a huge problem if you miss one lesson. You can still manage everything in the program – our teachers will do everything to help you so that you are not left behind. When it is possible, sometimes in some courses, we organize a special last lesson so that everyone who has missed a lesson can finish their work or have a cup of tea. But this is not always the case, due to the complications of scheduling. Please try to attend all lessons in a course.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
Nothing. We always provide you with all the materials that are needed for the course for free. You don’t need to bring anything except for your imagination. Just come and enjoy the lesson.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING COURSES?
Draw Planet has been offering courses and workshops for more than 3 years now. And we are constantly continuing to perfect our courses and materials and to find new inspirations. We have managed to design our courses in such a way that they are always exciting and engaging both for adults and kids.
CAN I LEARN TO DRAW, IF I DON’T HAVE A BIG TALENT?
We all have talent for creating art. But we have to develop it. We all used to draw and paint when we were small. But some were supported, complemented and provided with right conditions, others were not. So some developed their talent more, and others did not yet. But that is the beauty of creating art – you can start and learn any time. It is never late to train and make quick progress. You simply have to begin your drawing course and amaze yourself with the progress you are making.
WHY EVEN DRAW, PAINT AND DESIGN ANYTHING AT ALL?
There is a mounting amount of evidence for why creativity is good for you! You will express your emotions freely, improve your memory and get rid of stress. Thanks to creativity you will be more noticing, more empathetic and even more effective at your work. You will be motivated by the progress you are making. But mainly you will have some time dedicated only for you and beautiful works you will make. Creativity makes people happier, join us now!
DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO COME IF I CAN’T EVEN DRAW AT HOME?
Of course :) Aspiring artists often lack guidance and support needed, they don’t know how to do something they crave and don’t have a direction. To make good progress you must have a professional leading you, helping you every step of the way and motivating you during your studies. Our experienced and energetic lecturers will guide you, motivate you and inspire! Our effective programs will ensure that you are making big advancements. And it is always fun at Draw Planet. Come and see for yourself!
WHO ARE YOUR LECTURERS?
Everybody who teaches at Draw Planet is always very friendly, creative and open-minded. All of our lecturers are very experienced teachers who are also active in their own creative pursuits.
WHAT ARE THE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS?
A course is a set of lessons, usually between 7 and 11 in number. Normally one lesson in a course is 3 hours (180 minutes).
A workshop is usually an individual lesson or 2 lessons. Workshops can last from 2 hours to 8 hours for a whole day workshop.
CAN I RECEIVE MONEY BACK FOR A COURSE I AM NOT ABLE TO ATTEND?
A refund for a paid course is possible. We try to approach each situation individually and always try to find the best solution for you. If it’s possible, we can reschedule or offer you a different course. For a more detailed policy on refunds, please see “Fee return” in the About Us section.
WHAT IF I AM NOT SURE WHICH COURSE TO TAKE?
It is often the case with young artists that they are unsure which technique they want to pursue. The easiest solution is to write us at [email protected] and let us know what you expect from the course. We will find the course that suits you best. The important part is to take the first step.
I HAVE COMPLETED A COURSE, WHAT NEXT?
We encourage you to continue to develop your creativity! You can buy art supplies and continue to draw and paint on your own. You might consider coming to the studio just to draw on your own or to join a new course or workshop. We often also throw little parties, take trips, and organize interesting talks from creative professionals, like designers, painters, etc. Sign up for our newsletter below and like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/drawplanetcz
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