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LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP
[ IN COLLABORATION WITH
BAYONNE ]
a life drawing workshop dedicated to refining your eye, freeing your hand and exploring the beauty of the human body. Guided by artist Kristina Mariinskaya, you will learn to observe proportions, understand the structure of the body and translate what you see into sketches through a series of short and long poses
Every Monday evening, starting November 9
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A regular group of no more than 6–7 participants
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All levels welcome
ABOUT
Boutique Oz'Art à Bayonne: Le Forum, 85 Avenue de la Légion Tchèque, 64100
Each session lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Life drawing is particularly well suited to dry and graphic media such as pencil, charcoal, red chalk, ink, and more.
If you are a beginner, I recommend starting with a pencil — a simple and accessible tool for learning to capture the proportions, lines and movements of the body, without having to worry too much about technique.
If you already have some experience in drawing or painting, you are free to work with the medium of your choice. Drawing on my experience with a wide range of artistic techniques, I will guide you throughout the session, offering advice tailored to your level and goals, whether you wish to deepen your knowledge of a familiar medium or explore a new one.
The aim is not to reproduce a drawing shown in advance, but to learn to observe the model and gradually find your own way of translating what you see.
If you are a beginner, I recommend starting with a pencil — a simple and accessible tool for learning to capture the proportions, lines and movements of the body, without having to worry too much about technique.
If you already have some experience in drawing or painting, you are free to work with the medium of your choice. Drawing on my experience with a wide range of artistic techniques, I will guide you throughout the session, offering advice tailored to your level and goals, whether you wish to deepen your knowledge of a familiar medium or explore a new one.
The aim is not to reproduce a drawing shown in advance, but to learn to observe the model and gradually find your own way of translating what you see.
You can find everything you need at the Oz'Art art supply store in Bayonne:
-A4 or A5 sketchbook suitable for dry media
-HB and 2B graphite pencils
-Charcoal, red chalk, sepia or black chalk, either in sticks or pencil form
-Kneaded eraser
-A4 or A5 sketchbook suitable for dry media
-HB and 2B graphite pencils
-Charcoal, red chalk, sepia or black chalk, either in sticks or pencil form
-Kneaded eraser
Drawing from a live model is about learning to capture the essence in just a few strokes: a posture, a line, a sense of balance, the way light reveals the forms of the body. It is also an opportunity to gradually discover the beauty of the body's proportions, its plasticity and its movements.
The sessions feature both female and male models and alternate between 15-minute poses, allowing you to capture the essence of a posture and understand its proportions, and 30-minute poses, which offer more time to develop your drawing, work with shadows and explore what particularly catches your eye: the curve of a back, the light falling across a face or the subtlety of a gesture.
At the beginning of each session, I introduce some technical principles of proportion and drawing construction, giving everyone a foundation to approach the poses with greater confidence. Throughout the practice, I offer individual guidance, with advice and corrections tailored to your level.
The final 20 to 30 minutes are dedicated to sharing and discussing the drawings created during the session, offering an opportunity to step back from your work and discover new directions for exploration.
In a small group of up to six participants, everyone receives individual attention and the space to experiment, refine their eye, free their hand and gradually develop their own graphic language.
Looking forward to drawing together,
Kristina Mariinskaya
WHO IS IT FOR?
New to drawing? I will guide you through the fundamentals and help you learn to observe, understand and translate what you see onto paper, simply and at your own pace.
Already drawing? These sessions offer an opportunity to work from a live model, refine your observation skills, develop your hand and further explore your own drawing practice.
Looking to try something new, step outside your usual routine or simply rediscover the pleasure of drawing? Bring your own approach, experiment and let each session open up new creative possibilities.
3. DEVELOP YOUR DRAWING
The 30-minute poses offer more time to study proportions, volumes, shadows and light, while paying particular attention to the details that catch your eye.
2: CAPTURE THE ESSENCE
Through a series of 15-minute poses, we explore different postures, look for the body's lines of action and learn to capture the essential in just a few strokes
4. SHARE AND GROW
The final 20 to 30 minutes are dedicated to the drawings created during the session. We take a step back, share our observations and explore new possibilities, with individual guidance and advice
1: BEGIN BY OBSERVING
We take a moment to observe the model and understand the pose. I introduce the fundamentals of proportion, anatomy and body structure, along with a few essential principles for approaching a sketch and identifying its main lines
[ HOW A SESSION UNFOLDS ]
STRUCTURE
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Every Monday evening, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, starting November 9
With each session, return to the live model, build a collection of studies and gradually gain confidence and fluency in your drawing practice
With each session, return to the live model, build a collection of studies and gradually gain confidence and fluency in your drawing practice
[ BAYONNE ]
SCHEDULE
3: PERCEPTION
Learn to observe movement, balance, light and the subtle nuances of each pose. A practice that sharpens your attention and invites you to experience the world with greater awareness
2: TECHNICAL EXPLORATION
Experiment with different media and drawing tools to discover their possibilities. Over time, enrich your practice and find the techniques that best suit your way of working
1: STRUCTURE
Understand proportions, body structure and the fundamentals of anatomy to build your sketches with greater accuracy. Develop practical skills and gain confidence and independence in your drawing practice
[ What it brings to you ]
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
PRICING & SUBSCRIPTIONS
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27 EURO
Single session. A chance to discover the workshop and try your first life drawing studies
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92 EURO
Monthly subscription (€23 per session) For building a regular drawing practice and making progress from one session to the next
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230 EURO
Abonnement trimestriel (19 € par séance) Pour approfondir sa pratique et laisser son dessin évoluer dans la durée
You can start with a single session to discover the workshop and my approach to teaching and guidance. If you would like to continue, you can then join the regular Monday evening group.
Booking is required, including for your first session. As places are limited to 6–7 participants, I recommend booking in advance.
Booking is required, including for your first session. As places are limited to 6–7 participants, I recommend booking in advance.
HOW TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP?
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Kristina crée une atmosphère si étonnante — elle inspire à travailler, aide à surmonter les difficultés, et les peurs disparaissent comme par magie. Sa curation méthodique, incroyablement claire, et l’atmosphère calme et bienveillante m’ont donné confiance pour mes expérimentations personnelles.
De plus, la possibilité de dessiner m’a permis de voir la beauté dans les choses du quotidien et d’ouvrir de nouveaux horizons — des significations profondes de la vie.
De plus, la possibilité de dessiner m’a permis de voir la beauté dans les choses du quotidien et d’ouvrir de nouveaux horizons — des significations profondes de la vie.
TATYANA
[ COMEDIENNE ]
Kristina welcomes each participant with their own personal experience and individual artistic project. Her teaching approach is both precise and thoughtful. The level of complexity increases gradually, keeping the process engaging and challenging without losing motivation. Thanks to her guidance, I made more progress in three months than I had managed to achieve on my own over several years.
ELLA
[ Psychologist ]
Dès le début, j’ai été très impressionnée par son attention et sa considération pour chaque artiste ! Il est essentiel que débutants comme expérimentés reçoivent des recommandations tout aussi précieuses et individuelles.
Je suis définitivement devenue plus confiante en moi-même et dans ma vie en général. Aujourd’hui, il m’est plus facile d’accepter mes erreurs et de m’exprimer plus librement.
Merci d’avoir été à mes côtés tout ce temps.
Je suis définitivement devenue plus confiante en moi-même et dans ma vie en général. Aujourd’hui, il m’est plus facile d’accepter mes erreurs et de m’exprimer plus librement.
Merci d’avoir été à mes côtés tout ce temps.
LUCINÉ
[ ARCHITECTE ]
Kristina is an exceptional curator. Her sessions are enriching, combining advanced artistic techniques, clear explanations and a variety of approaches.
She shares her experience with ease and offers a wide range of exercises that help build solid technical foundations. Her personalised feedback allows everyone to progress at their own pace, making the process both meaningful and enjoyable.
She shares her experience with ease and offers a wide range of exercises that help build solid technical foundations. Her personalised feedback allows everyone to progress at their own pace, making the process both meaningful and enjoyable.
VALÉRIE
[ PAINTER ]
Kristina est dotée d’une grande sensibilité envers ses élèves. Grâce à son approche méthodologique, structurée, j’ai non seulement amélioré mes compétences en peinture et en dessin, mais aussi appris à mieux me comprendre.
Ses séances ne sont pas de simples cours, mais un véritable espace de croissance personnelle et d’expression créative.
Ses séances ne sont pas de simples cours, mais un véritable espace de croissance personnelle et d’expression créative.
FLAVIA
[ MEDECiN ]
Thanks to Kristina’s guidance, which is both clear and subtle, what once seemed complex and inaccessible has become understandable and fascinating. I stopped being afraid to try, to make mistakes, and began experimenting more freely.
These sessions have allowed me to acquire new artistic techniques and find greater freedom in my approach to drawing.
These sessions have allowed me to acquire new artistic techniques and find greater freedom in my approach to drawing.
ANNA
[ ILLUSTRATOR ]
Working with Kristina was a genuine encounter with a medium I had never quite managed to master. Despite having studied at an art school, watercolour remained mysterious and intimidating to me — I was never satisfied with the results, and the process always felt chaotic.
Thanks to her attentive and thoughtful guidance, I found it easier to express myself through watercolour, without fear or tension. I felt that I could create something personal and sincere — and that was a wonderful discovery.
Thanks to her attentive and thoughtful guidance, I found it easier to express myself through watercolour, without fear or tension. I felt that I could create something personal and sincere — and that was a wonderful discovery.
CATERINE
[ ARTIST ]
Kristina est une curatrice attentive et inspirante, capable de percevoir et de révéler l’unicité de chacun. Son approche individuelle permet non seulement de développer des compétences artistiques, mais aussi d’explorer son monde intérieur à travers la création.
Dans son espace, on a envie d’explorer, de s’exprimer et de grandir.
Dans son espace, on a envie d’explorer, de s’exprimer et de grandir.
TATY
[ DIRECTRICE ARTISTIQUE ]
[ FEEDBACK ]
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Kristina Mariinskaya is an artist, illustrator and storyteller.
Through her artistic and curatorial practice, she explores a subtle, almost elusive kind of beauty that often escapes our attention. She finds it in the quiet details of everyday life, revealing itself to those who learn to look differently. For her, art is at once a language, an inner exploration and a way of inhabiting the world with greater awareness and sensitivity.
Through her artistic and curatorial practice, she explores a subtle, almost elusive kind of beauty that often escapes our attention. She finds it in the quiet details of everyday life, revealing itself to those who learn to look differently. For her, art is at once a language, an inner exploration and a way of inhabiting the world with greater awareness and sensitivity.
After founding and directing a classical arts school in Saint Petersburg and Paris, she now develops Mariinskaya Project, her own artistic initiative, which takes shape through the Universal and Nomadic School of Artistic Practices. This space explores the connections between artistic practice, the perception of the world and self-discovery.
With over 18 years of drawing practice, she has developed her own teaching approach, combining the transmission of artistic fundamentals with the exploration of an individual visual language. For more than twelve years, she has accompanied artists and creative professionals internationally, helping them develop their vision and artistic expression. She has also been a Clairefontaine ambassador in France.
Her approach brings together craftsmanship and intuition, precision and sensitivity, in an ongoing exploration of the subtle beauty of everyday life.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
RESERVATION
Please make sure that the information you have provided is accurate and complete
Once I receive your request, I will contact you by email to confirm your booking and provide you with all the practical details. Payment is made in person at the workshop.
[ EVERYTHING ELSE ]
QUESTIONS
No, no previous experience is necessary. The workshop is open to all levels. I will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, offering explanations and advice tailored to your practice and helping you progress at your own pace.
You can start with a single session (€27) to discover the workshop, then choose to join the regular group with a monthly subscription (€92). Sessions take place every Monday evening, and booking is required. The group is limited to six participants to ensure individual guidance and attention.
The workshop is conducted in French. Individual explanations and guidance are also available in English, Russian and Italian.
Subscriptions are designed for regular participation. In the event of a serious and unforeseen circumstance, provided you let me know in advance, an exceptional rescheduling of the session may be considered, subject to availability.
If your schedule does not allow you to attend regularly, the single-session option may be more suitable.
If your schedule does not allow you to attend regularly, the single-session option may be more suitable.
Materials are not included in the workshop fee. If you are a beginner and do not yet have any drawing supplies, I will be happy to lend you paper, pencils and pens free of charge for your first session.
Please let me know in advance so I can prepare the necessary materials — ideally when making your reservation, rather than on the day of the workshop.
Please let me know in advance so I can prepare the necessary materials — ideally when making your reservation, rather than on the day of the workshop.
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