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Portrait Drawing (online)
Led by Mick McNicholas
Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model. Students are taught about proportion, the structure of the head and tonal values. Experiment with creating contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) to depict facial features. Suitable for all levels of experience.
We advise that participants charge their device beforehand and to have it plugged in during the session.
Any mediums can be used in these sessions.
Sat 20 Mar, Sat 17 Apr
10.30am - 1.30pm
£27
Booking cut off time: 9am on the day of the session
How do our online classes work?
The classes will take place via a video stream on Zoom where you'll be able to use the camera and audio on your tablet, laptop or other device to see and hear the tutor and other participants.
You simply need to book on to your class or workshop of choice as normal by the cut off time. We'll then send you a booking confirmation email with a link to your session, password and a meeting ID.
If you'd like to learn more about joining a meeting on Zoom, click here for a handy guide.
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