10:00 - 16:00

Level: Beginner

There is nothing quite like capturing the essence of a person in paint. This workshop provides step by step tuition in the fundamentals of portraiture and how to structure a face. Learn to see tonal values and to mix accurate and beautiful skin tone using a limited palette. Clear instruction on how to use paint effectively and boldly and the importance of composition and complimentary colour use. Once bitten by the portrait bug you’ll never be the same again!  All reference will be provided. If you would like to bring your own reference, it must be a clear, high resolution image and of a good size.

What to bring:

• 4b pencil, rubber and putty rubber

• Palette knife size 22 or similar

• Canvas paper or canvas board 12” x 16” (30 x 40cms)

• Selection of flat, synthetic brushes in a range from 4 - 12

• One small round brush size 2, for detailed work

• Rags or baby wipes (biodegradable)

• Oil painters will need Liquin original painting medium and sansoder or zest it low odour thinners

• Paper tear off palette pad for oil or acrylics

• Fine mist spray for acrylics

• Sketching paper

• A packed lunch

• Old clothes or apron

Paint to bring (either oil or acrylic)

• Cadmium Red

• Cadmium yellow

• Ultramarine Blue

• Titanium white

• Cerulean blue

• Permanent Rose

• Raw Umber

• Pale Umber
  

Art Suppliers:

• Jacksons Art supplies

• CassArt

Included on the day:

• Any other materials not specified for the students to bring

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10