5-Week Portraiture Workshop – Master the Art of Portraits

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



5 x 1 hour Location Liverpool Class size 1 to 30 (public classes), 1 to 100   £100 - £150 (£150 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £100/guest for 10+ guests)

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 each week:
️Week 1 – Mastering Mark-Making & 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 & 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.

Upcoming dates for 5-Week Portraiture Workshop – Master the Art of Portraits

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 8:31am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

16 upcoming dates between 1 Nov 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 27 Dec 2026, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 21 Feb 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 21 Mar 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 18 Apr 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 16 May 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 13 Jun 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 11 Jul 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 8 Aug 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 5 Sep 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 3 Oct 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 31 Oct 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 28 Nov 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
  • Sun 26 Dec 2027, 12pm-1pm (then 4 more sessions at your choice of time)
What you'll get
By the end of this course, you’ll have a collection of beautiful portraits and a deeper understanding of portraiture techniques.
+ Complementary drink*/️
*On orders made after 11/05/2025
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

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

Location

Liverpool

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

5-Week Portraiture Workshop – Master the Art of Portraits location
Your teacher

A Journey Within Yourself
A Journey Within Yourself

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female Women-owned

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