Portrait Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Vicky Palmer

Create and learn how to draw your own portrait. People or pets with Vicky Palmer


Glasschick
Glasschick
5.0 (1)

2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £40
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In this artistic workshop, you'll learn how to create a realistic portrait of either a person or pet using professional techniques. Throughout the 2-hour session, you'll develop foundational drawing skills while progressing from pencil to pastel media.
Guided by an experienced portrait artist, this creative experience offers a refreshing break from digital devices and screens. Vicky will walk you through all necessary steps to create your own masterpiece, regardless of your previous artistic experience.
During the workshop, you'll work in a small group setting (maximum 6 participants) that ensures personalized guidance as you learn essential portrait techniques. The relaxed atmosphere is enhanced with complimentary tea, coffee, and nibbles, making it an enjoyable activity to share with friends and family.
By the end of this engaging workshop, you'll have created your own portrait drawing and gained valuable artistic skills that you can continue to develop. No prior drawing experience is needed to participate and achieve satisfying results.
If you have any accessibility or dietary requirements, please contact the organiser before booking for appropriate accommodations.
What you'll get
By the end of your experience, you'll have your own masterpiece to take away with you, and hopefully some useful skills.
Knowledge required
No previous experience needed.
What to bring
Bring an A4 print of a photo of someone/pet you would like to draw to work from.
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 cool gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

The Artist's Barn - The Ginger Piggery & Ginny’s Cafe, Boyton, Warminster BA12 0SS

Free parking

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Vicky Palmer

Vicky Palmer


Vicky has been drawing or painting for most of her life and trained at Bristol and Salisbury before pursuing a career as a graphic designer. The arrival of two small girls and their move to an idyllic hamlet in Wiltshire inspired her to start painting full time, taking on portrait commissions of people and pets. Winner of the prestigious Trilogy Award from the Society of Women Artists in 2016, she has exhibited at the Country life Fair where her subject matter has proved extremely popular; her work is shown extensively around London and the South of England, and she is a regular exhibitor at the Animal Art Fair. Vicky has exhibited to great success in the south of England and her list of collectors includes Lady Judith McAlpine, Alan Titchmarsh and Mary Berry.




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Glasschick
Glasschick

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

Originally from South Africa, I moved to the UK in 2002 and now live in the picturesque Wylye Valley, a place that constantly inspires my creativity with its stunning landscapes and natural beauty. I have a deep passion for the arts and textiles, specializing in home décor, personalized gifts, and jewellery. My work draws inspiration from both my South African roots and my life in the UK, with a strong influence from nature, the sea, and animals—textures playing a key role in my designs.
For the past few years, I’ve been working in all aspects of fused glass, exploring its versatility and creative potential. During this time, I set up my glass business, Glasschick, a name inspired by my love of both glass and our chickens.Glasschick was created out of her love for both chickens and glass, when Lilly, the Silkie and part of the family, materialised onto the logo in an act of serendipity. I particularly enjoy working with modelling glass, a unique and exciting way to shape glass and precious metal silver clay, which can be used together or on their own, allowing for intricate and expressive designs.
My glass art is featured in various exhibitions across the UK, and I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with others. I will be teaching at various locations across the UK, offering workshops for both beginners and experienced artists who want to explore new techniques and creative possibilities in glass art.
I'm one of the founders of UK Glass Art Collective and also a member of the Contemporary Glass Society, Plain Arts Salisbury, and Salisbury Art Scene.

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