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. 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. 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: "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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"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.
Read more testimonials here
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