Art of the Face (Block 2: 5 week course)
Join artist Livvy Stainer for a highly-practical, 10-week journey into the fascinating art of portraiture. This course is designed for artists who want to move beyond basic sketching and learn the essential techniques for capturing a convincing, lifelike resemblance.
What you will master: Structure of the head, accurate facial proportions, drawing and shading facial features, realistic hair texture, understanding tonal values, and the subtle art of colour mixing for flesh tones. Working primarily with chalk pastels and guided by regular, detailed demos, you will build confidence and produce realistic results.
This 5 week course runs on the following dates: 3rd March, 10th March, 17th March, 31st March and 7th April 2026.
5 - week block = £80.00
Single session = £20.00
Become a Friend or Supporter of Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery or join our Sketch Club and save on your workshops and course!
5-weeks = £72.00
To get the most from the course, please bring the following to each session:
* Toned Canson pastel paper pad
* Graphite HB pencil
* Coloured pastels (Recommended starter set: Conté à Paris Portrait Colours set)
* Willow charcoal
* Blending stumps
* Eraser Putty rubber
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Join artist Livvy Stainer for a highly-practical, 10-week journey into the fascinating art of portraiture. This course is designed for artists who want to move beyond basic sketching and learn the essential techniques for capturing a convincing, lifelike resemblance.
What you will master: Structure of the head, accurate facial proportions, drawing and shading facial features, realistic hair texture, understanding tonal values, and the subtle art of colour mixing for flesh tones. Working primarily with chalk pastels and guided by regular, detailed demos, you will build confidence and produce realistic results.
This 5 week course runs on the following dates: 3rd March, 10th March, 17th March, 31st March and 7th April 2026.
5 - week block = £80.00
Single session = £20.00
Become a Friend or Supporter of Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery or join our Sketch Club and save on your workshops and course!
5-weeks = £72.00
To get the most from the course, please bring the following to each session:
* Toned Canson pastel paper pad
* Graphite HB pencil
* Coloured pastels (Recommended starter set: Conté à Paris Portrait Colours set)
* Willow charcoal
* Blending stumps
* Eraser Putty rubber
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