6 Week Portraiture Class

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Learn how to create captivating portraits with graphite and charcoal in this comprehensive workshop led by Scottish Portrait Award finalist Sarmed Mirza.

About 6 Week Portraiture Class

Listed Under Workshops Events / Arts and Crafts Events

You'll develop essential techniques to capture true-to-life expressions and master the fundamentals of portrait drawing, completing your own finished piece from photograph to final artwork.

This illuminating activity is designed to demystify common portrait challenges like achieving accurate proportions and values. Whether you're new to drawing or looking to enhance your skills, you'll discover how to truly 'see' your subject and translate that vision onto paper with confidence. The structured, step-by-step approach ensures every student can follow along and succeed, regardless of experience level.

Throughout this transformational workshop, you'll:

- Learn professional techniques for capturing likeness
- Master the foundations of light and shadow
- Develop your understanding of facial proportions
- Create depth and dimension in your work
- Complete a finished portrait to take home

You'll emerge from this enlightening workshop with newfound confidence in your artistic abilities and a deeper understanding of portrait creation. Best of all, you'll take home your own accomplished portrait drawing – tangible proof of your artistic development and a foundation for future creative exploration.

December 2024 intake:
Saturday Classes: Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25
Sunday Classes: Dec 8, Dec 15, Dec 22, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26

February 2025 intake:
Saturday Classes: Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8
Sunday Classes: Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, Mar 2, Mar 9

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