Dog Life Drawing Classes in Bristol
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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 |
| Student or Under 25 | £10 |
| Concession | £8 |
| Child (12-18 years old (should be accompanied by 1 adult)) | £5 |
Available dates
What people are saying
Feb 2025
It was such a wholesome, fun way to spend an evening - we had plenty of time to draw all five dog...
Jan 2025
Opportunity to draw 4 dogs over 2 hours. Basic materials provided (paper and pencil), but lots of...
Jan 2025
So joyful and relaxing! A really welcoming environment. Would highly recommend :)
Jan 2025
great format, excellent balance for beginners and people that have experience. started with some ...
15 Reviews
Feb 2025
It was such a wholesome, fun way to spend an evening - we had plenty of time to draw all five dogs, and Cai guided us with suggestions for exercises to warm up e.g. spending 3 mins drawing a dog, then 2 mins, then 1 min, have a go at drawing with your non-dominant hand etc. All the dogs were very good boys/girls and their various personalities and movement added to the experience and the challenge. Would recommend for a date night or with a friend!
Jan 2025
Opportunity to draw 4 dogs over 2 hours. Basic materials provided (paper and pencil), but lots of notice given re bringing your own if after something more extravagant. Relaxed, welcoming environment. Suitable for both beginners and those further on.
Jan 2025
So joyful and relaxing! A really welcoming environment. Would highly recommend :)
Jan 2025
great format, excellent balance for beginners and people that have experience. started with some warm up exercises which helped get everything going. refreshment selection fairly limited but all great quality.
Jan 2025
It was a great experience! I really enjoyed connecting with others and stepping out of my comfort zone through drawing.
Dec 2024
Really enjoyed this session, especially the bulldog - such a great model!
Nov 2024
A lovely Sunday afternoon activity! A well-executed event with many cute dogs to draw. The host provided lots of information on the pups and timed sketching challenges. It ticks all the boxes :-)
Nov 2024
The event was well organised and well run. There were multiple friendly dogs to draw and the session felt just the right length.
Nov 2024
I loved the warm-up exercises! It would be nice to have more of them even.
Nov 2024
Really enjoyed my first session and will be booking again!
Nov 2024
An excellent, relaxing afternoon in the company of nice canines and humans. Drawing dogs is out of my art comfort zone but it was interesting to try, and I would do it again.
Nov 2024
A colleague booked this for a work social. i would thoroughly recommend giving it a go.
Aug 2024
Brilliant fun!
Jul 2024
lovely space, lovely dogs, welcoming and helpful host
Jul 2024
I've been suffering from anxiety for about 2 months now and I couldn't find anything that would help me relax.
The two hours went by in what felt like 20 minutes. I've never felt so calm, all my worries just left my brain. Would recommend to anyone
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.
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