Develop your drawing and painting skills in this dedicated
portraiture course.

This course is designed to offer a constructive environment for anyone keen to learn the fundamentals of portraiture, alongside developing both their drawing and painting skills.

Starting with the basics, the course begins with an exploration of proportion, form, light and composition. Artist and tutor, Francis Martin, will break down each component into easily understandable ideas, explaining with demonstration and assisting with guidance during practice.

The key principle of the course is that drawing and painting are interrelated, with painting being an extension of drawing's visual language.

In the second half of term, the class is introduced to painting in oils. Francis explains the simple chemistry of the medium along with colour mixing from a limited palate and a straightforward process within which the artists individual creatively can flourish.

Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience.

Tutor: Francis Martin
Day & Time: Wednesday, 1.45pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £350.00 (£0.00 VAT)

12-weeks

First Class: Wednesday 7th January
Last Class: Wednesday 25th March

There will be no break for half term.

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this course for?
For anyone wanting to develop their portraiture skills, from complete beginners and those with some experience.

What you will need:
All materials will be provided.

Please bring something suitable to take your work home in, such as a portfolio to fit up to A2.

You will be required to take all your work home at the end of the course.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

MEET YOUR TUTOR - Francis Martin

Francis Martin lives and works in Gloucestershire, his studio within walking distance to the landscape subject matter of his practice. Francis works from observation, on location and alongside landscape, his practice incorporates themes of portraiture and still life -subjects that he regularly teaches in his classes at New Brewery Arts.

As an instructor, Francis specialises in observational painting and drawing, believing that the ability to see well and respond intuitively are paramount to developing skills in the crafts of painting and drawing. His classes are an informal and relaxed environment where students can feel comfortable to learn, practice, take risks and explore creatively.

Francis studied fine art practice and theory at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton before completing a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School, London. His paintings and drawings are held in public and private collections across the UK and Europe.