Workshop Options

My 2 day life drawing intensives are designed to give you a broad understanding of the important fundamentals of life drawing and the anatomy of complex areas of the body. These workshops will give you a strong foundation to build your confidence when approaching any pose or drawing.

I have also developed five 3 hour workshops for you to choose from held at The Joy Collective in Maleny. Designed to give you a more in-depth understanding of elements of figure drawing that are the most daunting and challenging

For date options and to book for a 3 hour workshop:

Other Workshop Options

I have developed a range of different life drawing workshops including 3 hours, 2 days, 5 days and 7 days, catering to different needs and requirements.

If you are interested in holding a life drawing workshop with your art group, art society, or a group of like minded artists, please contact me here and we can discuss a workshop tailored to your groups’ needs and interests.

I also teach 5 day and 7 day curriculums at the McGregor School (part of UniSQ School of Creative Arts in Toowoomba) where you can learn a broad range of anatomical and compositional knowledge and life drawing techniques I have amassed over years of research and study designed for anyone with a love of drawing.

I developed these courses as a response to my own search for reliable techniques to accelerate and advance my life drawing practice. When used in different combinations, these techniques will give you the foundational skills needed to tackle any pose with confidence.

These transferable skills can be used to investigate anything you might want to draw, using timeless and proven techniques that will improve your drawing.

What previous students say about my workshops :

“… a brilliant life drawing workshop.
With a perfect balance of theory, demonstration and practical, this workshop teaches essential introductory techniques required to undertake life drawing.
David shares his knowledge and skills in a patient and supportive environment allowing students to achieve amazing results in a very short amount of time.
I highly recommend this drawing intensive to anybody who is embarking upon or is wanting to improve their skills in life drawing.”

Tania Small, artist, Cambroon

“As a life drawing novice I was a little daunted by the prospect of such an intensive couple of days. I needn’t have worried. David is an excellent teacher, so knowledgeable, patient and supportive. Working with charcoal David took us through all the key elements of life drawing. It was a thoroughly absorbing and enjoyable experience...”

Harriet, Buderim

“I spent a wonderful weekend at David’s life drawing class in Maleny and enjoyed it immensely. I was a complete novice prior to participating in the class and David was patient, understanding and thorough in guiding me through the drawing process. I learnt an incredible amount over the course of the weekend and it has inspired me to continue with my life drawing journey. I would recommend David’s classes to anyone, from beginners to practising artists and I will be certainly planning to attend another workshop in the near future. Thanks for a wonderful weekend David!”

Jo Winten

The 3 hour Workshop Series (held at The Joy Collective, Maleny)

Drawing Hands Sold out

Are you intimidated by the idea of drawing hands? Don't know where to start or in what order to draw them? Hands are the most complex part of the body, capable of countless positions and variations, especially in the relationship of the parts.

This workshop will give you the techniques needed to approach drawing hands with confidence, including basic block in techniques, understanding the underlying anatomy, how to capture character and more.

Drawing Feet Sold out

Discover the intricacies of foot anatomy and textures. Develop the skills to accurately portray feet and convey their unique characteristics.

 Drawing Heads Sold out

Learn the anatomy and techniques required to convey emotions and capture facial features, guided by expert instruction on capturing light, shadow and accurate blocking in for life drawing and head studies.

Drawing Arms Sold out

We will delve into the fascinating world of arm anatomy, gesture, and movement. From sinewy muscles to graceful poses, we will unravel the complexities of arm portrayal step by step. Through hands-on exercises and personalized guidance, you'll learn to infuse life into your drawings, conveying emotions, strength, and narrative through every stroke. Learn to draw arms with confidence through learning foundational anatomy, relationships in the structure of the arm, rhythms and gesture

Drawing Legs

Dive deep into the structure of legs, explore the interplay of muscles, and grasp the essence of movement. Through hands-on exercises and personalized guidance, you'll infuse life and emotion into your drawings, from a confident stride to a graceful leap.

About David

David Bongiorno is an award winning figurative artist working in Maleny, Queensland. He has participated in solo and group exhibitions in venues including Brunswick’s Steps Gallery, The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Manning Regional Art Gallery, Gatakers Artspace Regional Gallery, Caloundra Regional Gallery. He has undertaken private commissions, and has works in private and public collections. David has been shortlisted in local and national art prizes including “Emerging Wearable Artist Winner” at the Australian Wearable Art Festival 2022, and “Highly Commended” at the Waterbrook Drawing Prize 2023, and has arts management, curation, teaching and mentoring experience. 

His passion for life drawing has led him to develop an evolving series of life drawing and composition theory workshops. David’s vision is to contribute to developing the drafting skills and confidence of contemporary artists through sharing proven techniques from the classical Western art canon.

All photography by Ketakii Jewson-Brown