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2025 Summer Bootcamp Bootcamp 1 Drawing with the Comparative Method Francesco Ferrari 7 to 31 July 2025 Mondays & Thursdays, 19:00 to 22:00 Bootcamp 2 Form Analysis: Planar Value Studies Inge van de Ven 8 to 16 July 2025 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 19:00 to 22:00 Bootcamp 3 Foundations of Figure Drawing Edo Fuijkschot Group 1: 5 to 15 August 2025 Group 2: 19 to 28 August 2025 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:00 to 22:00 Bootcamp 4 The Narrative Still Life: From Drawing to Painting Eva Wientjes 11 to 29 August 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 19:00 to 22:00 Registration: To apply, click on a course page below and submit an online application form. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. It is therefore advised to apply early before classes are filled. Once a class is full, new applications are placed on a waiting list. |
OverviewReady to whip your drawings into shape this summer?
DARA's Drawing Bootcamp is a series of short courses focused on the fundamentals of academic drawing using traditional methods. These courses are accessible for:
The Bootcamp serves as an orientation to core drawing concepts taught at DARA, and prepares students for success within our more advanced Trimester Programme and Workshops. Each Bootcamp is successive. While it is possible to follow just one course, they are intended to be followed in order. Please review our Studio Policies before submitting an application form. |
Bootcamp Overview
Ready to whip your drawings into shape this summer?
DARA's Drawing Bootcamp is a series of short courses focused on the fundamentals of academic drawing using traditional methods.
These courses are accessible for:
The Bootcamp serves as an orientation to core drawing concepts taught at DARA, and prepares students for success within our more advanced Trimester Programme and Workshops.
Each Bootcamp is successive. While it is possible to follow just one course, they are intended to be followed in order.
To apply, click on a course page below, then click "apply." Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. It is therefore advised to apply early before classes are filled. Once a class is full, new applications are placed on a waiting list. Please review our Studio Policies before submitting an application form.
DARA's Drawing Bootcamp is a series of short courses focused on the fundamentals of academic drawing using traditional methods.
These courses are accessible for:
- beginners;
- artists who are curious about DARA's methods and would like to see if our programme is a good fit;
- artists who wish to quickly advance their technical drawing skills.
The Bootcamp serves as an orientation to core drawing concepts taught at DARA, and prepares students for success within our more advanced Trimester Programme and Workshops.
Each Bootcamp is successive. While it is possible to follow just one course, they are intended to be followed in order.
To apply, click on a course page below, then click "apply." Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. It is therefore advised to apply early before classes are filled. Once a class is full, new applications are placed on a waiting list. Please review our Studio Policies before submitting an application form.
Course Calendar
Bootcamp 1
Drawing with the Comparative Method
Francesco Ferrari
7 to 31 July 2025
Mondays & Thursdays, 19:00 to 22:00
Bootcamp 2
Form Analysis: Planar Value Studies
Inge van de Ven
8 to 16 July 2025
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 19:00 to 22:00
Bootcamp 3
Foundations of Figure Drawing
Edo Fuijkschot
Group 1: 5 to 15 August 2025
Group 2: 19 to 28 August 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:00 to 22:00
Bootcamp 4
The Narrative Still Life: From Drawing to Painting
Eva Wientjes
11 to 29 August 2025
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 to 22:00
Drawing with the Comparative Method
Francesco Ferrari
7 to 31 July 2025
Mondays & Thursdays, 19:00 to 22:00
Bootcamp 2
Form Analysis: Planar Value Studies
Inge van de Ven
8 to 16 July 2025
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 19:00 to 22:00
Bootcamp 3
Foundations of Figure Drawing
Edo Fuijkschot
Group 1: 5 to 15 August 2025
Group 2: 19 to 28 August 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:00 to 22:00
Bootcamp 4
The Narrative Still Life: From Drawing to Painting
Eva Wientjes
11 to 29 August 2025
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 to 22:00
2025 Courses
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
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A big thank you to all students who participated in our Summer Bootcamp programme!
Applications for the 2025 season are now closed.
2026 Bootcamps will be open for registration in the spring.
Applications for the 2025 season are now closed.
2026 Bootcamps will be open for registration in the spring.
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