The Shoop Shoop Show - the Cher Collection

Life drawing
Through a fashion illustration lens, combining unadulterated glamour with new approaches
To drawing and painting from a live model.Expect a plethora of jaw-dropping looks
as artist and illustrator Diane Fawcett delves into her fashion archive to
Present a spectrum of creative looks sure to ignite your imagination.Explore how fabric drapes and envelops
The body by observing a series of eccentric and
elaborate looks and expressive poses for you to capture in your studies. This
Is life drawing with a fashion illustration focus, leaving you free to
Experiment and discover a myriad of techniques and media to ultimately develop
Your own personal illustrative style.Week 1Simplicity vs the exotic - Streamlining
Your drawings through careful observation of the silhouette.Week 2Dry media exploration - experimenting
With drawing tools from the dry medium spectrum in your fashion life drawing
Observations.Week 3Dry media exploration - continuing to
Experiment with drawing tools from the dry medium spectrum, whilst observing a
New look and pose.Week 4Wet media experimentation
Investigating and testing out wet media in your fashion life drawings.Week 5Wet media experimentation - further
Explorations of wet media in your fashion studies, whilst observing a new look
And pose.Week 6Distortion: Emphasizing the obvious
Focussing on exaggeration within your life drawings, particularly looking at
And playing with proportion, shape, texture, colour and form.Week 7Distortion: Emphasizing the obvious
Further explorations of magnifying what you see for dramatic effect, whilst
Observing a new look and pose.Week 8Mixed media: Collage - mix colours
Patterns and textures to experiment with mixed media, by introducing collage
Into your fashion illustrations.Week 9Mixed
media: Collage - continuing to incorporate collage into your fashion
Illustrations alongside other media, whilst observing a new look and pose.Week 10Unleash your creativity - embrace the
Freedom to create a final fashion illustration life drawing, applying any
Media, techniques and style of your choosing to create a bold and imaginative
Closing artwork.Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new
To life drawing, this course promises to be an
Unmissable celebration of creativity, community, fashion and glamour!About the tutor:Tutor Diane Fawcett-Walker worked in the
Fashion industry as an artist and illustrator in editorials, publishing and
advertising. She was a finalist 7 times in the Fashion Illustration and Drawing
Awards (FIDA). After 10 years she decided to become completely freelance to
explore a broader range of projects and further experiment with her artistic style and interpretation. Diane
Celebrates culture and underrepresented communities
In her work, promoting equity and diversity and fostering an inclusive culture
in her artistic expressions. Alongside her work, Diane gained a City and Guilds
Further and Adult Education Teacher Training qualification and helped adults to
Develop their skills in observational studies, life drawing and painting for
Leicestershire County Council for 15 years.Further information:All materials
Are provided.Participants
Must be aged 18+.This course
will run on Monday afternoons, 2-4.30pm, for 10 weeks, starting on 12 January
with the final session on 16 March 2026.If the course/workshop you’d like to
Book is sold out, we do operate a waiting list - simply contact our box office
Team on / arts-centre@le.Ac.UK and ask to be
added to the waiting list. We’ll then contact you if a place becomes available
With absolutely no obligation to accept it if you've made other plans!Please ensure that you agree to our
updated Terms & Conditions before booking
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as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome - just remember to book their free
place when you book your session. If you'd like to talk to us in advance of
booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office
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