Portrait Painting & Drawing Course
May 17th 18th & 19th
Studio. Painters and Sitter at work
There will be two models in the studio at the same time. The capacity of the class is eight. This means one model is shared between four, which guarantees everyone about 5 ft distance from their subject. This is rare. In addition to this the models will swap places so everyone has a chance paint both for a period of 5 -6 hours each.The first day will be set up for drawing and working in monochrome.
Tuition is basically on a one to one basis. However, there are group reviews of the work during the day plus a few demonstrations.
Materials: (for portrait painting and drawing course)
We have large sheets of paper, drawing materials and various paints and canvases in stock. You can use oil and gouache paints for £8 a day. Otherwise bring materials of your choice. The studio is fully equipped with 8 studio easels, work stations and drawing boards and clips
We try to avoid anyone making a large purchase of unnecessary materials as this could easily cost you a lot more than the course ! The basics are here, but you may want want to supplement this, so please ask for advice and contact us.(07801 235059 ) It’s best to start by letting us know what materials you already have. We can supply a list of colours and brushes needed. Below are some suppliers:-
Booking& Fees. To reserve a place requires a deposit 0f £75 . Then the final payment is due one on the 12th September one month before the course starts.
Levels . All levels accepted. 3 places reserved for beginners
Below are 4 portraits produced in under 5 hours during our October 2024 Portrait Course. It may be of surprise, but these portraits were made by beginners, who had never painted or drawn from a live sitter before.
GALLERY for further examples of course work
Lunches
Our lunches are included in the fee and outsourced to an award winning chef called Gavin Kellett, who provides us with very wholesome and delicious vegetarian soups which are different on each day. Then there is locally baked bread, baked potatoes, plus salads and fruit. If you have dietary requirements please let us know.The table is laid out pleasantly in our spacious dinning room. Lunch provides a very welcomed break. It is a friendly and relaxing time away from the working studio.
Refreshments: Coffee, teas and biscuits are freely available throughout the day