Portrait Drawing Classes
The next available course commences 15th September for 6 consecutive Saturdays mornings from 10.30am to 1pm in the historic United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.
If mid-week evenings suit you better, the next course commences in the ARTmines Studio in Rathmines beside the refurbished Stella cinema on Wednesday 12th September from 7pm to 9.30pm.
The aim of the course is to give participants at all levels of ability, the methods and techniques to create a lifelike portrait including the theory and practice to add depth, volume, atmosphere and life to portrait drawings. You will learn how to render realistic hair and create complex textures like skin with a layering approach, tonal value relationships, drawing details and working with different kinds of contrast to achieve a balanced visual interest. Participants will draw from a detailed photograph during the classes and the skills learned can be used in the future for drawing any subject matter.
You will take away your finished portrait, fully framed and ready for hanging. If you wish, you can include this or other work in our annual Art Exhibition. You will have access to our private Facebook group where you can upload your work, keep in touch will fellow graduates and receive ongoing support. You also become a member of "Alan's Drawing Room" group which holds weekly drawing sessions on Saturday afternoons on a drop in basis exclusively for students who have completed this course. The tuition fee for the full course is €275 and your place can be secured with a €50 deposit refundable up to a week prior to the start of the course. The course numbers are limited so early booking is advisable.
2018 SCHEDULE: Commencing 28th April (Fully Booked), 20th & 23rd June (Fully Booked), 1st & 4th August (Closed),12th & 15th September (Few places available), 24th & 27th October, 5th & 8th December.
2019 SCHEDULE: Commencing 23rd & 26th January, 6th & 9th March and 17th & 20th April.
The next available course commences 15th September for 6 consecutive Saturdays mornings from 10.30am to 1pm in the historic United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.
If mid-week evenings suit you better, the next course commences in the ARTmines Studio in Rathmines beside the refurbished Stella cinema on Wednesday 12th September from 7pm to 9.30pm.
The aim of the course is to give participants at all levels of ability, the methods and techniques to create a lifelike portrait including the theory and practice to add depth, volume, atmosphere and life to portrait drawings. You will learn how to render realistic hair and create complex textures like skin with a layering approach, tonal value relationships, drawing details and working with different kinds of contrast to achieve a balanced visual interest. Participants will draw from a detailed photograph during the classes and the skills learned can be used in the future for drawing any subject matter.
You will take away your finished portrait, fully framed and ready for hanging. If you wish, you can include this or other work in our annual Art Exhibition. You will have access to our private Facebook group where you can upload your work, keep in touch will fellow graduates and receive ongoing support. You also become a member of "Alan's Drawing Room" group which holds weekly drawing sessions on Saturday afternoons on a drop in basis exclusively for students who have completed this course. The tuition fee for the full course is €275 and your place can be secured with a €50 deposit refundable up to a week prior to the start of the course. The course numbers are limited so early booking is advisable.
2018 SCHEDULE: Commencing 28th April (Fully Booked), 20th & 23rd June (Fully Booked), 1st & 4th August (Closed),12th & 15th September (Few places available), 24th & 27th October, 5th & 8th December.
2019 SCHEDULE: Commencing 23rd & 26th January, 6th & 9th March and 17th & 20th April.
TESTIMONIALS:
"I just finished Alan's class and I have to recommend it to everyone. I learnt more about paper and the sensitivities of pencils in 1 hour than I ever learnt in Art college. That is really something that should be more practiced by art tutors with their students. Alan has honed in and perfected his own technique and he wants to teach others this method of drawing that he clearly feels very passionate about. I have been an artist from a very young age but I always shied away from painting and drawing portraits. I would just get frustrated with it and give up. Alan has given me a new found confidence with my Art and I am very thankful for that. Do yourself a favour and put your deposit down. If not just for the bisquits!" Laura Truman.
"I absolutely LOVED it! It was such a relaxing and informative class, it was just brilliant to get back to basics and see what amazing things you can achieve with pencil and paper. Alan was a fantastic teacher, and always on hand for guidance should you run into problems. Couldn't recommend highly enough, 11 out of ten! Fintan Wall @HelloWall.
I'd recommend this course to any budding artist. Alan has a lot of patience with his students which is a huge plus. I personally enjoyed every minute of it, I will be forever thankful to Alan as my own work has improved 100%" Marion Herbert.
"Discovering the various tips and 'tricks of the trade' was a joy. Anyone who has an interest in drawing will benefit greatly, and, be surprised at what can be achieved in such a short time" J. Higgins.
"I found Alan very friendly and helpful and he has a great way of teaching because he never makes you feel bad or patronises you if you’ve made mistakes. The atmosphere was very relaxed, it wasn’t at all like school. The music was nice and very appropriate for drawing and the tea and biscuit breaks were well-timed. Alan has a great sense of humour as well, we all had a lot of laughs!" Niamh.
"Started as a complete beginner, no previous training in drawing and was absolutely delighted with my finished product. Alan is a superb teacher, explained everything so clearly and so helpful throughout the course. If you ever felt that you can't draw but it's something you always wanted to try, you should do this course" J. Curran.
"Well worth the time and cost" Trish Griffin. "I will miss Saturday mornings. This is a must-do course" Derek Judge.
"My finished portrait is a miracle! Alan is a brilliant teacher" M. O'Brien. "Definitely value for money. I learned a huge amount" Margarita Wood.
"I just finished Alan's class and I have to recommend it to everyone. I learnt more about paper and the sensitivities of pencils in 1 hour than I ever learnt in Art college. That is really something that should be more practiced by art tutors with their students. Alan has honed in and perfected his own technique and he wants to teach others this method of drawing that he clearly feels very passionate about. I have been an artist from a very young age but I always shied away from painting and drawing portraits. I would just get frustrated with it and give up. Alan has given me a new found confidence with my Art and I am very thankful for that. Do yourself a favour and put your deposit down. If not just for the bisquits!" Laura Truman.
"I absolutely LOVED it! It was such a relaxing and informative class, it was just brilliant to get back to basics and see what amazing things you can achieve with pencil and paper. Alan was a fantastic teacher, and always on hand for guidance should you run into problems. Couldn't recommend highly enough, 11 out of ten! Fintan Wall @HelloWall.
I'd recommend this course to any budding artist. Alan has a lot of patience with his students which is a huge plus. I personally enjoyed every minute of it, I will be forever thankful to Alan as my own work has improved 100%" Marion Herbert.
"Discovering the various tips and 'tricks of the trade' was a joy. Anyone who has an interest in drawing will benefit greatly, and, be surprised at what can be achieved in such a short time" J. Higgins.
"I found Alan very friendly and helpful and he has a great way of teaching because he never makes you feel bad or patronises you if you’ve made mistakes. The atmosphere was very relaxed, it wasn’t at all like school. The music was nice and very appropriate for drawing and the tea and biscuit breaks were well-timed. Alan has a great sense of humour as well, we all had a lot of laughs!" Niamh.
"Started as a complete beginner, no previous training in drawing and was absolutely delighted with my finished product. Alan is a superb teacher, explained everything so clearly and so helpful throughout the course. If you ever felt that you can't draw but it's something you always wanted to try, you should do this course" J. Curran.
"Well worth the time and cost" Trish Griffin. "I will miss Saturday mornings. This is a must-do course" Derek Judge.
"My finished portrait is a miracle! Alan is a brilliant teacher" M. O'Brien. "Definitely value for money. I learned a huge amount" Margarita Wood.
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