Develop your portrait drawing skills in this dedicated course.

This course is for those with some experience of drawing or painting the portrait from life.

Each term a variety of portrait models are invited to pose for either one or two sessions. The classes are organised so that the artist-students can observe and work from life. Easels are arranged around the sitter and the artists are free to paint, draw or work in their own preferred, two dimensional medium.

Artist and tutor, Francis Martin is on hand to assist with problem solving, offering advice and instruction through hands on demonstration, review and critique.

Each session has a different constructive theme that the class is invited to follow. The course offers a relaxed and mindful environment in which the artists can feel free to develop their creativity.

Those looking for a more structured portrait class might enjoy Portraiture, Drawing into Painting on Wednesday afternoons (1.45pm - 4.30pm).

Tutor: Francis Martin
Day & Time: Wednesday, 9.45am - 12.45pm
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?
Those with some experience painting, drawing or working from life, who would like to develop their skills and knowledge in a friendly and supportive environment.

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.