5-Week Portraiture Workshop

Fun, skill-building workshop. A perfect opportunity to unleash your artistic potential!



5 x 1 hour Class size 1 to 10 (public dates), 1 to 100   £50 - £60 (Earlybird price of £50 applies if you book into a public session 20+ days ahead)

Join us for an exciting five-week journey into portraiture, where you’ll explore different mediums and techniques to bring faces to life.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will guide you through the essentials of line, tone, colour, and expression to create stunning portraits.
What you'll learn:
  • Week 1 – Mastering Mark-Making and Facial Proportions
  • Learn mark-making techniques to create depth and texture.
  • Explore line and tone to draw realistic facial features.
  • Understand facial proportions and apply them to a self-portrait sketch.
  • Week 2 – Colour Pencil Portraits and Grid Technique
  • Learn how to blend colours seamlessly for realistic skin tones, eyes, and hair.
  • Use the grid technique to improve accuracy and proportion in your portrait.
  • Experiment with vibrant colours to bring your artwork to life.
  • Week 3 – Watercolour Portraits in the Style of Marion Bolognesi
  • Explore the expressive and fluid qualities of watercolour painting.
  • Learn to balance control and spontaneity for striking portrait effects.
  • Take inspiration from Marion Bolognesi to create dreamy, emotive watercolour portraits.
  • Week 4 – Acrylic Exploration: Close-Up Eye Painting
  • Learn to paint a highly detailed eye using acrylics.
  • Understand how to use layers, highlights, and textures for realism.
  • Experiment with brushwork and blending techniques to add depth.
  • Week 5 – Self-Portrait in Mixed Media
  • Bring all your skills together in a final self-portrait.
  • Choose your preferred medium—pencil, colour pencil, watercolour, acrylic, or mix them together!
  • Express your personality and creativity through your unique artistic style.


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Save £10 per guest, when you book 20+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for 5-Week Portraiture Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 11:52am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

32 upcoming dates between 26 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2027.

  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £60 per person
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £60 per person
  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 21 Dec 2026, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 23 Dec 2026, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 13 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 18 Jan 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 10 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 15 Feb 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 10 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 15 Mar 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 7 Apr 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 12 Apr 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 5 May 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 10 May 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 2 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 7 Jun 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 30 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 5 Jul 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 28 Jul 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 2 Aug 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 25 Aug 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 30 Aug 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 22 Sep 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 27 Sep 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 20 Oct 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 25 Oct 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 17 Nov 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 22 Nov 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Wed 15 Dec 2027, 6:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
  • Mon 20 Dec 2027, 7pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks), £50 per person (early-bird)
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Art materials for each session.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

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