Service Description

Learn or improve your portraiture skills. Paint from a photograph or explore a self-portrait from the mirror using acrylic or water-mixable oil paints. We will cover skin tone mixing, expressive vs realistic portraits and much more, including: -mixing skin tones -details eg hair, eyes -preparing a neutral or coloured ground -mixing neutral tones with colour to achieve a range of greys for shadows and mid-tones. -using strong light and shadow relationships to enhance form-impasto techniques Optional theme: Portrait and Abstraction. A plan for the day will follow the mixed interests and experiences of the participants.  Saturday, 28 June 10:30am- 4:30pm We will break for 45 minutes to 1 hour for lunch. We are located five minutes walk from Crystal Palace Triangle, a foodie basin with a plethora of cafes and restaurants to choose from. Or, you can bring your lunch and relax at our kitchen table. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided throughout the day.   Groupsize: 5 students max. Having five students maximum on each workshop guarantees you will receive personalised tuition and feedback tailored to your needs and level. No generic advice and no getting lost in a crowded class. We are all about creating a supportive, relaxed atmosphere.  All our Saturday workshops, regardless of the particular theme, will help you: -   build your technical confidence -  move beyond any creative or technical rut you may have found yourself in -   answer your particular questions regarding paints, mediums, and/or professional development -    develop and explore your creativity and gain momentum -     sharpen your understanding of your strengths and your way of working -  provide a closer look at composition and colour – how to arrive at a compelling painting regardless of subject matter -   learn and bounce ideas off one another in a supportive environment *Group/special bookings* Our Saturday workshop are also a fabulous way to spend a creative day with friends. If you want to turn one of the workshops into a celebration, we will bake you a cake! And you get a massive discount when booking all five places. E-mail us for details and if you would like to arrange a different date.