2 Day - Portrait Painting Workshop Thur 1st & Fri 2nd Oct 2026

2 Day - Portrait Painting Workshop From Photo

Maximum of 12 spaces available

Date – Thur 1st & Fri 2nd Oct 2026

Time – 10am - 4 pm

Location – ‘Palais Des Vaches’ Gallery, Lower Exbury Farm, Inchmery Lane, Exbury, Southampton.

This workshop is an opportunity to work from photo reference to create a painting that over the course of the 2 days will develop from a drawing to a final piece. It is a tutored session with Stewart Beckett, Landscape and Portrait Painter. It will be a fun session for beginners working with Acrylics or Oils we will begin with a charcoal drawing before the painting is blocked in on the canvas. All materials are supplied you will only need to bring an Apron and a packed lunch.

The aims of the workshop:

• Develop an understanding of how a portrait is created
  
• Learn how to work with the paints.
• Develop and understand what makes an interesting composition
• To confidently progress the painting with helpful and supportive tuition.
• To feel more adapt at practicing on your own.

All Oil & Acrylic materials are included (as stated above other mediums can be used but not supplied).  Please bring a packed Lunch with you.

Coffee, Tea and Biscuits will be provided.

You are advised to wear old clothes or bring an apron to the session as it could get messy!

Cost

£210