Dog Life Drawing Classes

2 hrs
(9)

You’re probably here because you either love drawing or you love dogs, and if that’s the case, then this might just be the perfect event for you.

Welcome to Dog Life Drawing classes with artist Cai Burton at KitForm, Jamaica Street Studios.

Join this art class with a difference and get to know your fluffy models with a tail who just love scratches, pets and treats. Each class will feature multiple dogs of all shapes and sizes - expect snorting flat faces, long legs, tight curls and waggy tails. Try to keep up with the dogs movements and capture a variety of sketches, or spend longer on timed exercises led by artist Cai Burton.

Classes are fun and relaxed with the opportunity to move around and see different dogs. Get to know the owners and play with the pups during the break. Share your work afterwards and see how other artists of all skill levels capture these furry friends.

Cai will guide you through the session, introducing you to the class with structured warm ups and moving you around the space. Despite this, classes are still relaxed with the opportunity to move around as you see fit.

Drinks will be available from the bar and chilled music will help set the tone.

What to expect:

  • Structured warm-ups and exercises to improve your drawing skills.
  • A variety of breeds with unique features to sketch.
  • Freedom to move around and sketch from different angles.
  • Meet fellow dog and art enthusiasts, including the dog owners.
  • Play and bond with the dogs during breaks.
  • Enjoy drinks from the bar and soothing music while you draw.

Age restrictions: 12+

Adult £12
Child (12-18 years old (should be accompanied by 1 adult)) £5
Concession £7
Student or Under 25 £8

What people are saying

★★★★★
shannon mayo
Nov 2024

A lovely Sunday afternoon activity! A well-executed event with many cute dogs to draw. The host p...

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Chloe
Nov 2024

The event was well organised and well run. There were multiple friendly dogs to draw and the sess...

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★★★★★
Mary Wells
Nov 2024

Really enjoyed my first session and will be booking again!

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★★★★
Sofia Putilova
Nov 2024

I loved the warm-up exercises! It would be nice to have more of them even.

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • WiFi
  • Wheelchair accessible

On the day

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get checked in and settled.

Limited on-street parking is available. The nearest car parks are Cabot Circus or The Galleries (15min walk)

Please bring your own art supplies. Limited equipment is available to borrow including A3 paper & boards, pens and pencils.

Please check with the owner before interacting with the dogs. Their welfare is important, so anyone acting inappropriately will be removed.

There will be a 20-30 minute break halfway.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 2 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 2 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Joyful Design

Joyful Design is a studio from Cai Burton, an Artist, Illustrator and Creative Producer based in Bristol, UK. He’s self-taught, uses his technical skill to create beautiful and intricate pieces, and believes that anyone can be creative. By inspiring joy and celebrating creativity, he hopes to create positive change in society. Through workshops, murals, drawing and design, he makes art more accessible to anyone and everyone.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Joyful Design.