Have you always wanted to learn to draw anatomically accurate figures of humans and animals?
Spend Saturday mornings in the NGV galleries learning the foundational skills of anatomical drawing in this four week technical drawing course developed with and facilitated by artist Jodie Di Natale.
Jodie Di Natale is a large-scale figurative artist working in drawing and painting. She received her Bachelor of Fine Art majoring in Drawing in 1997 and completed her Masters of Contemporary Art in 2020 both from the Victorian College of the Arts. Her practice employs a large-scale compositional strategy where the figurative protagonists consume the frame to boldly explore the fragile boundaries that delineate the monster within. The works utilise narrative qualities to serve as a visual commentary on the complexities of power and control with deliberate intention to challenge meaning and perception. The psychologically charged drawings delve into the biological power dynamics in humans and animals to discuss the intricate interplay between the historical and the political. Di Natale’s work resides in national public and private collections and has been exhibited in national and international galleries.
The course will take place weekly on Saturday mornings from 25 July – 15 August, with sessions running from 9.30am–11.30am.
Includes tea and coffee on arrival from 9am in the NGV Members Lounge and exclusive access to the Gallery before it opens to the public at 10am.
This practical course introduces the fundamentals of anatomical drawing, taking inspiration from artworks in the NGV Collection.
Across four weeks and with exclusive access to the Gallery before hours, artist Jodie Di Natalie guides participants through engaging activities and exercises to develop anatomical drawing skills focusing on human and animal anatomy, and providing tailored one-on-one feedback along the way. Participants will develop technical drawing skills by working with detailed anatomical diagrams and referencing artworks on display in the Gallery.
Course enrolment includes all materials.
Suitable for all skill levels, no prior experience necessary.
$470 Members / $520 Adult / $500 Concession, Student & Educator
+ $5.50 Booking Fee
Enrol in more than one course to receive a 10% discount.
Includes all materials and four-weeks of exclusive access to the gallery before hours for the first part of the class with artist Jodie Di Natalie.
Information for Teachers & Educators
Anatomical Drawing offers an inspiring and creative professional learning opportunity for teachers of all levels and subjects.anatomical Drawing meets the following AITSL standards:
- Know the content and how to teach it (2.1)
- Engage in professional learning (6.1)
- Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community (7.4)
A certificate of professional learning is available on request.
This course is part of NGV Art School. Join us for in-Gallery and online courses, practical artist-led classes, and tailored learning experiences led by curators and specialist educators.