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Cecil's Life Drawing

$220.00 $220.00
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Description
Date: Saturday 22nd March 10am -1pm
Discover a new way to approach life drawing—beyond form, into energy.

Forget stiff, overthought sketches—this is raw, expressive, and completely liberating. Inspired by the legendary Cecil Collins, this workshop throws the rulebook out and invites you to feel the energy, not just draw the form.

Forget everything you think you know about life drawing. 

Learn how to feel the essence of the subject, moving past the analytical mind, and stepping into a creative flow where spontaneity and intuition lead the way. 

What You Will Learn
  • How to let go of overthinking and trust your instincts.
  • The 5 phases of mark-making to bring energy into your work.
  • How to work with masculine and feminine energies in your drawing.
  • Techniques to improve mindfulness and creativity through expressive movement.
  • A fresh, liberating approach that can be applied to other artistic mediums.

You'll walk away with a new way of seeing and drawing—one that’s all about movement, energy, and trusting your instincts. No overthinking, no worrying about 'getting it right'—just pure creative flow. You’ll fill pages with bold, expressive sketches and surprise yourself with what comes through when you let go. More than just a class, this is an experience in freedom, confidence, and creativity without limits.

This is life drawing—but not as you know it.

Meet Your Tutor – JoElle Gragilla

JoElle’s journey with this method began in London, where she studied under Jeremy Gale, a former student of Cecil Collins himself. For six years, she immersed herself in this transformative approach, eventually bringing it into her own artistic practice. A dedicated watercolourist, JoElle applies the philosophy of creative spontaneity to both her personal work and teaching. Now based in New Zealand, she teaches drawing, life drawing, painting, and watercolour.

FAQs

What should I bring?
All materials are provided

Can anyone do this class?
Absolutely! This workshop is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to professional artists looking for a fresh perspective. No previous drawing experience is required—in fact, the less you know, the better!

If you wish to cancel, email us at least 14 clear days before your class begins. You'll receive a full refund less an admin fee of $20 via the same payment method (e.g., credit card or Afterpay) if you cancel within this timeframe.

Unfortunately, refunds aren't available for cancellations with less than 14 days' notice, nor for missed classes within a series.

If you are required to bring specific supplies to this class you will be sent full details via email. Please make sure you keep the receive emails ticked at checkout to ensure you do not miss out on this informattion

This class will be held on campus at The Learning Connexion located at 182 Eastern Hutt Road, Lower Hutt. Specific details of where on campus your class will be held will be sent to you the week prior to the commencement of your class

All our tutors are qualified and practicing artists who are skilled in specific art forms and regularly teach to support others in their own art practices.