Oil Painting Workshop - Portraiture

Learn how to mix realistic and expressive flesh tones, and how to build a portrait step by step in oil paints.



5 hours Class size 1 to 9 guests       £80 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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Join this portrait painting workshop in Bristol and discover the rewarding joy of working with oils to capture a likeness. You'll spend the day learning how to mix realistic and expressive flesh tones and building a portrait step by step from dark to light. Through guided exercises, you'll develop a deeper understanding of tone, colour, and form.
You'll have the freedom to work from self-observation or a photograph, letting you explore a process that feels right for your practice. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned painter, you'll find a friendly and supportive environment waiting for you. To ensure you get plenty of individual guidance and hands-on help every step of the way, each workshop is limited to just six participants.
Everything will be set up for you, as all materials are included. We'll also provide tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep the uplifting energy flowing throughout the session. You'll leave with a finished portrait and a newfound confidence in your painting skills to inspire your future creative projects.
What you'll get
A completes artwork and swatches of colour samples practicing skin tones.
Knowledge required
Beginners to advanced welcome.
What to bring
Themselves (and clothes theyre not super precious about), alongside an image to work from or a mirror.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

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

Location

Cass Art, Park Street, Bristol

Oil Painting Workshop - Portraiture location
Your teacher

Martha Lamont
Martha Lamont

female Women-owned

I’ve been teaching for the past six years, working with people of all ages, and I truly love being part of a creative community. I started running classes from my studio in London three years ago, and have recently moved to Bristol where I’ve set up a new space in Bishopston.
What I care about most is supporting people to move through their barriers around making art. I know how vulnerable it can feel to create, especially if you’re not feeling confident, so I aim to offer a space that’s encouraging, open, and explorative. I teach a range of techniques to help everyone find their own creative voice, and with small groups of up to four students, there’s plenty of time for individual support and guidance.
Alongside teaching, I’m a contemporary emerging artist and have exhibited in galleries across the UK and in Spain. My practice spans sculpture, drawing, and painting, and I love sharing that breadth of knowledge with my students. I’ll always gently push you towards your full potential, while keeping a strong focus on the joy and playfulness of making.
I also co-host a podcast called The Healthy Artist, where we talk about building a positive, sustainable relationship with creativity in a world that often pulls us away from it. Alongside this, I mentor artists in developing their practice, rebuilding confidence, and reconnecting with the joy of creating, as well as hosting online painting clubs for both figurative and abstract artists.
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