classical studies in drawing & painting

Studio classes.

Course duration
10 weeks

Tutor: Tanja
For any information regarding the programme, payments or how to join, please get in touch with her at:
email: artclasslondon@tanjahassel.com
mobile: 07872 174231

Course Overview:
Develop your classical drawing and painting skills in this 10-week course for both painters and drawers. Using references after Charles Bargue, you will work on a sustained piece that continues each week, learning to observe forms accurately, build tone and volume, and master line, shape, and proportion. This course focuses on precision, patience, and attention to detail, giving you the foundational skills to support your creative expression across any medium. Small classes ensure personalised guidance, helping you refine your technique and grow as an artist.

Time slots available
10.00 – 13.00
14.00 – 17.00
18.00 – 21.00

Days
Thursday

Choose your class time:

This is a 10-week course (3-hour session each week). Please select your preferred Thursday time slot below and book one option only:

Class Description

Step into the world of classical art with this focused, skills-based course for both painters and drawers. Designed for students who want to develop technical precision to aid their creative expression, this course emphasises careful observation, proportion, tone, and structure — the core skills that underpin all great art.
Working with references after Charles Bargue and other classical study materials, students will undertake a sustained piece that continues from session to session, allowing for deep engagement and mastery of detail. You’ll learn to:

• Observe and replicate forms with accuracy
• Understand the relationships of line, shape, and proportion
• Build tone and volume through careful shading and rendering
• Develop precision in composition and structure
• Apply traditional methods that strengthen both drawing and painting skills

Each session combines guided exercises and individual feedback, giving you the tools to tackle complex subjects with confidence. This course particularly encourages patience, focus, and attention to detail, skills that will enhance all your artistic work.

All basic materials are provided – just bring yourself, a steady mindset, and a
commitment to disciplined practice.

Optional extras:

• Mechanical pencils in size 2mm, with lead in 2B, HB and 2H (there are sets on Amazon like this)
• Nitram Charcoal in soft (green), medium (red) and hard (blue), sharpening block
• Your own brushes, filbert top with long handles

These are completely optional and not required for the class.

By the end of this Classical Studies in Drawing and Painting course, you’ll have honed your classical technique and strengthened your ability to create more expressive,
confident artwork in any medium.