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:
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult | £12 |
Child (12-18 years old (should be accompanied by 1 adult)) | £5 |
Concession | £7 |
Student or Under 25 | £8 |
Really enjoyed this session, especially the bulldog - such a great model!
The event was well organised and well run. There were multiple friendly dogs to draw and the sess...
A lovely Sunday afternoon activity! A well-executed event with many cute dogs to draw. The host p...
Really enjoyed my first session and will be booking again!
Really enjoyed this session, especially the bulldog - such a great model!
The event was well organised and well run. There were multiple friendly dogs to draw and the session felt just the right length.
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 :-)
Really enjoyed my first session and will be booking again!
I loved the warm-up exercises! It would be nice to have more of them even.
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.
A colleague booked this for a work social. i would thoroughly recommend giving it a go.
Brilliant fun!
lovely space, lovely dogs, welcoming and helpful host
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
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.
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.
Ask your question directly to Joyful Design.