Portrait Sessions - An Introduction to Portraiture - Summer Workshop

Portrait Sessions - An Introduction to Portraiture - Summer Workshop

  • Ages 16+

Whether you’re a complete beginner or just brushing up existing skills, this four day portraiture workshop will build confidence through sol

By Hereford College of Arts

Date and time

August 5 · 10am - August 8 · 4pm GMT+1.

Location

Hereford College of Arts

College Road Hereford HR1 1EB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 days 6 hours
  • Ages 16+
  • Free venue parking

This 4-day portraiture course is designed to build your confidence and skills in drawing portraits, with a focus on both capturing likeness and expressive mark-making.

Working in a friendly, social studio environment, you’ll explore facial structure, anatomy, and the art of conveying character and emotion. Through guided exercises and plenty of individual support, you’ll experiment with graphite, charcoal, ink, and pastels for those wishing to introduce colour.

We’ll cover the fundamentals of line, tone, proportion, and composition, while encouraging you to develop your own creative style.

About the Tutor

Lexi, an MA Painting graduate from the Royal College of Art (2014) and Fine Art graduate from Hereford College of Arts (2011), is a painter and performer known for her unique paintings, theatrical installations and art clown performances. Her work bridges art, theatre, and comedy, often exploring themes of humour and trauma—a focus recently supported by Arts Council England funding.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring with me?

All materials will be provided including inks, paints, paper, pencils and sketchbooks. You will also have the opportunity to buy your own materials in our on-campus shop if you want to. Make sure to bring some water, and wear clothes that you can get messy.

Where is it?

This course will be held at our College Road campus.

When is it?

This workshop will run across four days, from 5th - 8th August. The workshop will start at 10am and finish at 4pm each day. You may need to arrive earlier than 10am on the first day of the course for registration. You will be emailed about this once you have booked onto the course.

How old do I have to be to attend?

This course is suitable for anyone over the age of 16. We recommend that attendees between the ages of 16 and 18 are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a paying participant.

Do I need to have prior drawing or painting experience?

Some drawing experience is recommended, or completion of one of Lexi’s introductory drawing or painting courses.

Will there be a lunch break?

Yes, there will be a 45 minute break for lunch. Unfortunately, our on-campus cafe won't be open during this time, but there is a corner shop just down the road from the campus where you can buy lunch, or you can bring your own. Light refreshments such as tea and coffee will be provided.

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Hereford College of Arts
£210