Friday Evening Portrait

About this course

The course introduces portrait drawing as a way of depicting a person through marks on paper. It provides a studio setting for beginners to explore this subject without needing prior drawing experience.

What you'll learn

• Create portrait drawings that depict a person through marks on paper.

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners and welcomes learners with no previous drawing experience. Its focus on depicting a person makes it suitable for those starting to explore portrait drawing in a studio setting.

• No previous drawing experience is required.

Before you go

• Easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint and masking tape are provided.
• Cartridge and watercolour paper are provided in the studio.
• Learners may bring additional materials for personal use, such as drawing pencils, Conté crayons, pastels, ink pens, coloured pencils, erasers, a sharpener or a sketchbook.
• A full materials list is provided one week before the course begins.