Discover the Joy of Life Drawing Series 2026/27

Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some drawing experience, our Life Drawing Workshops offer a relaxed and inspiring opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence and enjoy the creative process alongside like-minded people.

Join award-winning artist and tutor Sara Reeve for a series of engaging workshops designed to improve your observation, understanding of form and confidence in drawing from life.

Presented by The Arts Society Steyning in collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School, these workshops bring together members, guests and sixth-form students in a friendly and supportive creative environment.

Beginners Welcome

Never tried life drawing before? No problem. Sara's approachable teaching style makes these workshops suitable for all abilities, from first-time drawers to more experienced artists looking to develop their skills.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises and individual support, you'll explore techniques including proportion, gesture, light and shadow, form and composition.

A Creative and Supportive Experience

Life drawing is one of the best ways to improve your observational skills while enjoying a rewarding creative activity. Each session focuses on a particular aspect of drawing, with plenty of opportunity to practise and develop your own style.

Expect a relaxed atmosphere where questions are encouraged, creativity is celebrated and everyone can progress at their own pace.

About Sara Reeve

Sara is an experienced professional artist and tutor who enjoys helping people discover the pleasure and confidence that comes from drawing. Her clear demonstrations and encouraging approach make every workshop both enjoyable and inspiring.

Join Us

Whether you're rediscovering drawing after many years or taking your first creative steps, these workshops are a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, meet fellow art enthusiasts and experience the timeless practice of life drawing.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Dates & Location of the Series 2026/27

Wednesday, 7th October 2026

Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

Wednesday, 3rd February 2027

Wednesday 10th March 2027

Wednesday, 19th May 2027

Wednesday, 16th June 2027

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (register at School Reception from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Cost:

Members £20 per session, or £50 when three sessions booked in advance. £25 per session, or £60 for non members.

Book Your Place

Book your place, only in advance, at our online booking page here

No payments accepted on the day at the venue

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of Life Drawing Workshops for everyone with any kind of interest, experienced or beginner. Members of TASS and non-members are welcome. This is a collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School.  The workshops also include 6th form students at the School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 4th February Life 1*

Wednesday, 11th March Life 2*

Wednesday, 20th May Life 3*

Wednesday 17th June Life 4*

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (register at School Reception from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

£20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

£25 per non member

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1 or 2 or 3 or 4* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to begin or improve your life drawing in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of Life Drawing Workshops for everyone with any kind of interest, experienced or beginner. Members of TASS and non-members are welcome. This is a collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School.  The workshops also include 6th form students at the School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 4th February Life 1*

Wednesday, 11th March Life 2*

Wednesday, 20th May Life 3*

Wednesday 17th June Life 4*

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (register at School Reception from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

£20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

£25 per non member

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1 or 2 or 3 or 4* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to begin or improve your life drawing in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of Life Drawing Workshops for everyone with any kind of interest, experienced or beginner. Members of TASS and non-members are welcome. This is a collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School.  The workshops also include 6th form students at the School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 4th February Life 1*

Wednesday, 11th March Life 2*

Wednesday, 20th May Life 3*

Wednesday 17th June Life 4*

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (register at School Reception from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

£20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

£25 per non member

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1 or 2 or 3 or 4* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to begin or improve your life drawing in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of Life Drawing Workshops for everyone with any kind of interest, experienced or beginner. Members of TASS and non-members are welcome. This is a collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School.  The workshops also include 6th form students at the School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 4th February Life 1*

Wednesday, 11th March Life 2*

Wednesday, 20th May Life 3*

Wednesday 17th June Life 4*

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (register at School Reception from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

£20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

£25 per non member

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1 or 2 or 3 or 4* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to begin or improve your life drawing in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

Life Drawing Workshops Autumn 2025

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of two Life Drawing Workshops for members and non-members in collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School during the autumn terms of 2025. These workshops will allow participants to work alongside 6th form students from Steyning Grammar School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 8th October

Wednesday, 3rd December

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (Participants can register from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

£20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

£25 per non member

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1 or 2* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your life drawing skills in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

The Arts Society Steyning Member Workshops 2025

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of three Life Drawing Workshops for its members in collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School during the spring and summer terms of 2025. These workshops, designed for local Arts Society groups, will allow members to work alongside 6th form students from Steyning Grammar School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 12th March

Wednesday, 21st May

Wednesday, 18th June

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (Participants can register from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

Single Workshop: £20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

Block* Booking: £45 for all three workshops (if booked in advance).

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1, 2, 3 or Block* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your life drawing skills in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

The Arts Society Steyning Member Workshops 2025

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of three Life Drawing Workshops for its members in collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School during the spring and summer terms of 2025. These workshops, designed for local Arts Society groups, will allow members to work alongside 6th form students from Steyning Grammar School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 12th March

Wednesday, 21st May

Wednesday, 18th June

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (Participants can register from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

Single Workshop: £20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

Block* Booking: £45 for all three workshops (if booked in advance).

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1, 2, 3 or Block* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your life drawing skills in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve

The Arts Society Steyning Member Workshops 2025

The Arts Society Steyning is offering a series of three Life Drawing Workshops for its members in collaboration with Draw Brighton and Steyning Grammar School during the spring and summer terms of 2025. These workshops, designed for local Arts Society groups, will allow members to work alongside 6th form students from Steyning Grammar School, with a maximum group size of 25 participants.

Workshop Details:

Tutor: Sara Reeve

Dates:

Wednesday, 12th March

Wednesday, 21st May

Wednesday, 18th June

Time:

16:00 - 18:00 (Participants can register from 15:45)

Location:

Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Field Campus

Workshop Format:

Each session will focus on a single principle of life drawing, introduced through short to medium length poses. Longer poses or several medium-length poses will then allow participants to practice and refine the technique introduced earlier.

Cost & Payment:

Single Workshop: £20 per workshop (includes drawing materials).

Block* Booking: £45 for all three workshops (if booked in advance).

Payment Details:

Payments must be made in advance, and are not accepted at the workshops themselves.

Bank Transfer:

Account Name: The Arts Society Steyning

Sort Code: 40-43-48

Account Number: 71236199

Reference: Life 1, 2, 3 or Block* (Please indicate which workshop(s) you're booking and your surname)

Alternatively, payment can be made by card at the monthly lectures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your life drawing skills in a supportive and creative environment. If you're interested, remember to secure your place early, as space is limited to 25 participants per session!

Image: Courtesy Sara Reeve