Join painter Alexandra Woods on this two day workshop to learn how to paint a portrait in oils.

In this workshop Alexandra will teach you the fundamentals of painting a portrait with oils. These will be broken down through into a com[rehensive exploration of form, proportion and colour.

Over the two days you will explore painting techniques to record your observations of the human head. Working directly from the model, on day one, you will create an underpainting focusing on form and proportion. On day two, you will over paint with a focus on mixing flesh tones and creating a limited colour palette to paint with.

Along with your portrait painting, you will leave this workshop with foundational painting skills that can be used to help progress your painting journey with oils.

Tutor: Alexandra Woods
Date & Time: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £260 (£0.00 VAT)

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

Catering
Lunch is provided on both days in our on-site café Blend. It is included in the ticket price. You will be contacted to select your food pre-order ahead the workshop.

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

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Who is this workshop for?
No previous experience is required. This weekend is suitable for beginners looking for guidance, as well as intermediate or advanced students looking to explore their own practice.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

All materials and equipment are included.

Please bring a box to fit an A3 size painting, to take your work home in.

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

Meet Your Tutor - Alexandra Woods

Alexandra has been teaching at New Brewery Arts since 2010. Alexandra will encourage and guide students through the activities, inspiring confidence to have a go and achieve in a fun and friendly setting. 

Stemming from many years teaching in schools, colleges and university, Alexandra now enjoys delivering her own courses and workshops. Alexandra’s own artwork ranges from editorial illustrations for magazines, logo designs, large paintings and murals to hand painting illustrations onto 3D objects. Alexandra has been selling her images since 2004, undertaking commissions and exhibiting her pieces both nationally and internationally.