Create Amazing Portraits with Lesley Passey at Vitreus Art

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Create Amazing Portraits - 5-week Course with Lesley Passey - 5-week course for beginners and all levels. "Wonderfully put together and thought through " - Mark This exciting new course is an inspiring way for all new artists and those with some experience to discover the secrets to creating amazing portraits! This course in 5 half-day sessions will guide you through the basics - from observing and understanding the structures of the human head through to creating outlines in proportion and on to finishing fully detailed portraits - all in just 5 weeks! No previous experience is necessary; also suitable for those already painting. - Step by step demonstrations and critiques - Variety of mediums to explore - Exercises designed to help you understand the composition of the human face - Small class sizes - Sketching techniques with charcoal and pencils - Painting techniques with acrylics - Colour mixing and brush control Visors and widely spaced sanitized workspaces. Most materials and refreshments are included. The Course Structure covers: - Making a first portrait and reviewing its likeness with feedback from the tutor - Modelling an ear, nose, eye and mouth in clay to develop an understanding of the 3d shape of the face - Using the Grid method to create a realistic image from a photo - Building on previous work to make a portrait in charcoals with the Grid and clay features - Developing these principles and producing a further portrait in pastels - Learning to use the Zorn palette - producing a personal portrait with detail, shadows, highlights and your new insight You are asked to bring: - A3 Mixed Media pad - Brushes suitable for acrylic work (eg White Taklon Brushes 11 pack (approx £7) This class is led by Lesley Passey, an accomplished artist, graphic designer and course creator. After a career designing and developing courses in further education, Lesley is now sharing her skills and introducing new artists to the joys of producing lifelike portraits they'll be proud to show off!

What's included in the price?

Most materials and tools are included. Refreshments are included. Small classes sizes for maximum attention.

Duration

5 weeks

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Vitreus Art

with Craft Courses since 2012

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Wheelchair users
  • Limited mobility
  • Mother's Day
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Intermediate level
  • Romantic
  • Christmas
  • Public transport
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FAQs

Sadly not - due to the nature of the materials our classes are for adults only.

Yes.
With all one-day and longer stained glass classes we include an info pack with details of the tools you've used and suppliers plus reminders of techniques used. This isn't included in half-day classes.
We'll be delighted to help you decided what's needed.

For fusing classes we're happy to advise on tools, materials and kilns on request.

Materials are included in all beginners classes - fusing and stained glass.
Please bring reading glasses if you use them, and sturdy fully enclosed shoes (no sandals).
Aprons, googles and gloves are provided where needed.

Because you will be using lead and solder containing lead on stained glass classes.
Lead is known to pose a higher risk to babies than to adults.

We welcome participating friends or partners.
Sadly there isn't room at most classes for non-participating friends or partners.

Of course!
Fused glass will need to be collected after firing - we will contact you when ready.

This depends on which class you're planning to book.
For stained glass classes - it will be difficult to complete the class if you have severe arthritis or similar.

For fused glass classes - we suggest you choose a class which doesn't involve glass cutting - feel free to contact us to discuss.

If the class you're planning to book is described as 'for beginners' then yes!
Some of our classes are for improvers - these are described as such in the listing.

We have GF and Vegan biscuits in stock normally.
We will bring in non-dairy milk if advised in advance.

Lunches, where included, are provided by the Bell Cafe nearby which caters for intolerances, vegetarians and vegans.

Yes - plenty!

Yes, with level access via a ramp and accessible toilet.

Venue

Vitreus Art at Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6GX