Classical & Artistic Animal Drawing I

with artist & tutor Laura Cullen Mondays 10.30am - 12.30pm

Starts 22 Sept

300 British pounds

Great King Street

Available spots

Service Description

All materials provided September 22nd to 17th November, no class 13th October This course provides an introduction to drawing animals with a focus on observational accuracy. Working in graphite, students will explore key aspects of animal morphology—skeletal structure, musculature, and gesture—across a variety of species, gaining an understanding of classical academic approaches to drawing animals. Through structured exercises and longer studies, participants will refine their understanding of proportion, weight, and movement, using high-quality photo references, anatomical diagrams, and natural history specimens. This course is ideal for artists seeking to strengthen their animal studies for fine art, illustration, animation or sculpture. Laura Cullen is an Irish artist with a deep passion for classical art, specialising in the human figure and wildlife. With no formal degree, Laura has cultivated her craft through dedication, self-guided learning, and an unwavering appreciation for the natural world. Known for her gentle and patient teaching style, she creates a nurturing environment where students of all skill levels can explore their creativity and develop artistic potential. Drawing inspiration from timeless techniques and keen observation, Laura encourages her students to connect with their art in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

We will provide a 50% refund if you give written advance notice up to 30 days before the course start date. 0% refund 30 days before a course starts. Please note there is an administration fee of £5 payable in respect of such refunds to cover payment processing fees. You will need to inform a member of administration staff in writing by emailing EDS at info@edinburghdrawingschool.co.uk. Additionally, if you withdraw for any reason after the course has started you will not be entitled to a refund. We are a small business and we depend on every booking to ensure that classes can go ahead. If a tutor has to withdraw from teaching the scheduled course for any reason (medical/personal/professional) before the start of a scheduled course, during a scheduled course, if the course is 8 weeks long or scheduled as x3 terms of 8 weeks long each, The Edinburgh Drawing School will find a replacement tutor for the course designed by that tutor for The Edinburgh Drawing School. The course content will be the same as the originally booked course. A student will not be entitled to a refund should the school have no option but to find a replacement tutor. If a tutor leaves and starts work elsewhere, and a student prefers to take classes with them personally at the tutor's new workplace, that is at the discretion of the student and no refund is entitled to them or will be given. If a student is unable to attend a class due to medical/personal/professional reasons, then EDS must be informed immediately so that the tutor can be notified. If you are missing a class because you suspect that you have developed Covid-19, please let us know immediately so that we can alert fellow student and tutors. Non-attendance of classes/workshops does not automatically mean a refund, however EDS will assess the circumstance If a tutor cannot teach a class due to illness, the scheduled class will be covered by another tutor or the class will be postponed and rescheduled for the following week at the same time on the same day of the week. Make up classes are scheduled during the half term week, or in the week following the end of term. The Edinburgh Drawing School runs 8 week terms of scheduled classes, 9 weeks if including the half term and then 10 weeks to include a week at the end of term for any necessary make up classes. Thus, the business always completes it's contractual obligations of 8 scheduled classes to booked students. If a student cannot attend a make up class, no refund is due.