Drawing Human Anatomy with Sarah Simblet

Dr. Sarah Simblet is the author of the best-selling book Anatomy for Artists and will be sharing her expertise with us in this intensive two day introduction to human anatomy. If you are interested in learning more about human anatomy to support your figure drawing this practical draw-focused weekend course is a perfect place to start, providing much-needed context to the plethora of learning resources available online. Throughout the weekend Sarah will be giving personal feedback to everybody on the course, ensuring everybody is able to relate the ideas she will introduce to us to your own creative practice.  

From September 2025, Sarah will be teaching the most comprehensive human anatomy course for artists in the UK here at the Draw studio. If you are interested in taking part in that course, this two-day introduction will be a great introduction to Sarah’s teaching.  

What to Expect 
Throughout the weekend Sarah will deliver a series of short lectures on human anatomy, supplemented by guided drawing exercises. Over the weekend you will have the opportunity to draw from anatomical models, skeleton specimens and a life model under the guidance of Sarah Simblet and Draw tutor Jake Spicer.  

What to Bring 
All materials are included with this workshop. You may wish to bring a sketchbook for taking notes and a plastic folder for taking home your drawings.   

Getting to the studio 
Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio 

Discounts 

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group  and tag  @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.  

Safety & accessibility  

If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift.  

We keep the studio a safe environment by providing: 

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2) 

• Air purification with HEPA filters 

• Sick pay for our freelance life models 

• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation! 

Cancellations  

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.