Portraiture

Session One - The basics
Learning the basic proportions of a face and learning to sketch using pencil and charcoal

Session Two - Features
Learn how to draw the different features of a face using a variety of different mediums

Session Three - Light, Shade & colour
Working with charcoal to explore light and shade and learn how to mix skin tones in acrylics

Session Four - Self Portrait
Get starting on sketching your self portrait and preparing the canvas

Session Five - Self Portrait
Finishing of our self portraits

This course is suitable for anyone aged 11 years and over who would like to have a go or improve their skills. No experience is necessary to take part in this course.

No need to bring anything as all materials and equipment are provided for use within the session though you might want to bring an apron to protect your clothes.

You will take home the drawings you produce and a self portrait on canvas to hang proudly on your wall!