Drawing from Life with Helen Evans

Working directly from life rather than photographs, participants will learn how to observe carefully, make meaningful marks and record what is in front of them with clarity and intention.

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

We will explore practical drawing techniques alongside ways to slow down and look more deeply. You will learn how to:

• Observe and interpret what you see

• Translate three-dimensional subjects onto paper

• Develop confident, purposeful mark making

• Work in the field with focus and awareness

• Let go of comparison and fear of failure

Drawing is not a test. It is a way of thinking, noticing and understanding the world. This workshop offers a supportive environment where participants can build skills, confidence and a genuine enjoyment of the drawing process.

There will be demos and full disclosure of tips and tricks that will make your drawing stronger and meaningful.

All materials provided (including homemade cake!)... No experience necessary.

About Helen Evans

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Helen Evans is a full-time professional artist whose work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and corporate collections.

Her practice is rooted in direct observation and disciplined drawing from life, which forms the foundation of her richly layered paintings. Drawing is central to her process and underpins both her studio work and her teaching.

Helen has an established relationship with The Churn Room in Dayboro, where she has previously delivered multiple workshops and presented a solo exhibition in 2025, with another solo show scheduled for June this year. Her teaching is clear, structured and generous, combining technical rigour with encouragement and practical guidance.

Participants value her depth of knowledge, calm authority and her ability to build real, lasting confidence in artists at all stages of their development.

Notes for Workshop Participants

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop start time to get settled in our Workshop Area

• Workshops are held in the Mezzanine, located upstairs within The Churn Room

• Street parking is available on Williams Street

• Workshop participants must wear closed in shoes and have long hair tied back.

• We suggest wearing comfortable, breathable clothes suitable for warm weather conditions - we have fans, but our building is not air-conditioned

• Access to the Mezzanine may be difficult for persons with significant mobility issues. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please consider this prior to booking.

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