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* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 9+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 3 days before the event
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 4 x 1.5 hours, £100 per guest
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Have the confidence to create portraits that truly capture personality, likeness, and style.
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Live online class (4 sessions × 1.5 hours, Saturdays at 7:00PM) or
- 4-part pre-recorded lesson series with optional personalised feedback when students share their work.
- Understanding facial proportions and structure
- Essential linework and shading techniques
- How to sketch expressive, recognisable portraits
- Working in multiple styles: realistic, stylised, cartoon, and loose sketching
- How to use references effectively
- Developing your own artistic voice and style
- Finishing techniques to polish your portraits
- Basic head shapes and proportion guides
- Understanding facial landmarks
- Quick exercises: front, profile, and ¾ views
- Homework: 3 practice head sketches using proportion methods
- Eyes, nose, lips, and ears: structure and simplification
- Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Shading basics for depth and realism
- Homework: sketch individual features + 1 full facial layout
- Realistic vs. stylised linework
- Loose sketching, bold contour style, and semi-cartoon portraiture
- Choosing the right style for mood and personality
- Homework: choose 2 styles and draw the same reference in both
- Adapting any photo reference
- Capturing likeness without overworking
- Finishing touches, texture, shading polish
- Final guided portrait project
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What to bring
Materials Needed- Pencil set (HB, 2B, 4B recommended)
- Sketchbook or loose drawing paper
- Eraser (kneaded recommended)
- Optional: blending stump
Session repeats
This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
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Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
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I teach drawing to students of all levels, including children and teenagers, guiding them from foundational techniques and simple media to advanced classical methods and digital art. With experience teaching in schools and studios, I adapt to different learning styles and environments, offering personalized instruction that nurtures creativity and technical skill.
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