Portrait Drawing Course – Event Details

Overview:

Learn to draw with confidence on this instructive portrait drawing course. You will be guided step-by-step in how to draw with accurate proportion and increased detail. Furthermore, you will learn how to blend shading to create realistic effects.

Experience level:

This art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.

About the tutor:

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The course timings:

The weekend course runs from Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme.

Example of the course programme:

• Firstly, you will be fully guided in how to divide the face to achieve accurate proportions for all facial features.
• You will then receive step-by-step practical demonstrations on how to draw facial features including eyes, nose and mouth.
• Furthermore, you will learn to use shading techniques in a range of mediums including pencil and charcoal.
• By the end of the portrait drawing course, you will aim to achieve a range of successful portrait drawings which you can then proudly take home.

Further details:

There are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/portrait-drawing-course/

Summary of what’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on portrait drawing techniques in a range of media.
• Course booklet to take home.
• All course materials to use on the day.
• A simple lunch plus tea and coffee on each day.

What you will need to bring:

Just yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience.

Access:

• We offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.
• In addition, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.
• Please note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities, with advanced notice.

For further details on access, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page.

Directions:

Please see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.