Life Drawing
Join our intimate weekly life drawing sessions at Studio Sherborne. Our host will lead a few warm-up exercises, followed by short poses, increasing to 20-40min as the session goes on. We encourage everyone to develop their own style and approach.
It's a friendly, relaxed, and creative environment where you can explore lots of different mediums without pressure. All materials are provided.
These sessions are hosted by artist Victoria YJ or Erica Fairhurst.
Previous drawing experience recommended.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Wednesdays, 10.15am-12.15pm
What’s Included:
Models
We have a rota of experienced life models, who will hold various poses during the two-hour session. The model will be nude.
Materials
We have a well stocked supplies cupboard in the studio, available to use in all our in-house sessions. This includes; quality cartridge paper, mixed coloured and sugar paper, acrylic paints, chalk pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal, inks and much more. You are also welcome to bring your own materials if there’s something special you’d like to try.
Supportive Environment
Our in-house classes are friendly, relaxed, and open to everyone. They’re a wonderful opportunity to explore your creativity, develop skills and connect with like-minded people. These sessions are hosted by professional artists who will give prompts and exercises throughout the class, helping you to develop your practice.
From Life Drawing Studio Sherborne
About the space
All our workshops take place in our downstairs studio, which offers step-free access. Led by our talented community of local artists and tutors, each session includes all the materials you’ll need—though you’re welcome to bring your own if there’s something special you’d like to use.
We have a range of seating options to keep you comfortable, including high workbenches with stools, standard tables and chairs, and easels.
Tea and coffee are available at every workshop, and you’re always welcome to BYOB. Toilets are located on the ground floor.
Studio Sherborne is set in a characterful old industrial unit. While we’ll do our best to keep things cosy, the space can be a little chilly at times—so we recommend bringing an extra layer or two to stay warm and comfortable.
Meet your hosts
Victoria Young Jamieson
Professional artist and founder of Studio Sherborne.
Victoria is an artist based in Sherborne, Dorset, working from her studio space in the mezzanine floor. She regularly hosts and teaches workshops in Studio Sherborne where she shares her distinctive painting style. Passionate about mixed media, Victoria brings experimentation to everything she creates. Her workshops often explore unconventional approaches to drawing and painting, offering creative exercises and tools designed to unlock spontaneity and inspire new ways of seeing.
Erica Fairhurst
Erica Fairhurst is a Dorset-based artist who rediscovered her passion for painting after returning to her hometown in Chetnole. She began painting in secondary school, inspired by expressionist and impressionist artists, creating large colourful portraits and landscapes.
Erica hosts Wednesday life drawing sessions and runs her own painting classes and kids workshops during school holidays at Studio Sherborne.
