Three days of portraiture. Spend a long weekend in the studio drawing and painting.

Each day will kick-off with drawing and painting exercises, followed by time developing a long posed-painting. 

Your tutor, Francis, will lead you through the process with examples, discussions and exercises as well as a high level of individual tuition. This process aims to simplify the fundamental stages of portrait painting, allowing for the enjoyment of each students individuality to manifest along the way.

With the sustained observation of a single posed portrait sitting, this deep dive into portraiture allows for all abilities to develop a painted portrait from life.

MEET YOUR TUTOR

Francis Martin’s work explores the light emulating effects of charcoal graphite and oil paint. Working from life and before the motif he aims to convey a personal response to his environment and the world around him. As a result his practice encompasses a broad variety of ideas and subject matter, including portraiture, landscape, life-drawing, still life and interiors.

Graduating with a BA in Fine art Practice and theory from Winchester school of art in 2009, Francis went on to study on a postgraduate Scholarship at the Royal Drawing School. Francis Martin exhibits widely and has undertaken residencies in the UK and Italy.

Tutor: Francis Martin
Date & Time: Friday 9th - Sunday 11th August, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £290 (£0.00 VAT)

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

All materials are included

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