Draw from life and spend three focused hours exploring the human figure through direct observation of a live model.

This engaging, hands-on workshop offers an introduction to drawing the figure, with a focus on observation, proportion, form, and composition. You’ll explore how the figure occupies space and discover different ways of responding to the human form through drawing.

Working primarily with charcoal and pencil, you’ll develop your skills through guided exercises and observational studies. We’ll explore simple composition ideas, and different approaches to seeing and responding to the figure, while considering how drawing can be used to capture both structure and expression.

You’ll be encouraged to work intuitively as well as analytically, with individual guidance and feedback throughout the workshop. The aim is to build confidence working from life, become more comfortable with the materials, and develop a deeper understanding of the figure through observation and experimentation.

Whether you’re new to drawing the figure or looking to strengthen your existing practice, this workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, look closely and explore your own approach to the human form in a supportive studio environment.

Limited places available to ensure plenty of individual guidance and time with the model.

Each workshop will offer a different selection of exercises and approaches, giving you a growing collection of tools and techniques to bring into your own portrait practice.

Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists.

Places are limited to ensure a relaxed, supportive atmosphere and plenty of individual guidance.

Materials required:

 A2 or A3 sketchbook or cartridge paper if you wish work bigger

 2B & 4B graphite pencils

 1 pack of willow charcoal of mixed sizes

 erasers

 rag

 coloured pencils

 pencil sharpener

Cost $105 per person

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Amy Sibenaler is an emerging Australian visual artist working in the field of figurative painting and drawing. She received a Bachelor of Visual Art from Adelaide Central School of Art in 2025. Amy has studied internationally at the New York Studio School.

Sibenalers’ work is grounded in the everyday, exploring the transformative potential the ordinary can offer. Centered on the figure and personal relationships, Sibenaler’s work offers connection through personal experience. Sibenaler’s process involves constant shifts in drawing, erasing, applying paint, scraping back, layering and starting again, mirroring the rhythm of daily life. Aimed at capturing a felt moment or sensation remaining from a certain encounter.  Each work is unique and invested with time, care and skill.

Sibenaler has exhibited nationally and within South Australia. Her drawings and paintings have been finalists in the 24th Dobell Drawing Prize, The Prospect Portrait Prize, Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize, SALA Emerging Artist Award and Gallery One Smallacombe Portrait Prize. Sibenaler has been involved in Artist Run Initiatives and her work is currently held in numerous private collections.