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Painting for Pleasure - Portraits

Key Information

Location: City College Peterborough

Course code

09121124

Tutor

Tony Nero

Start date

25 Apr 2025

End date

18 Jul 2025

Day & Time

Friday 13:00 - 15:30

Places left

16

Cost

£255.00

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and techniques necessary to paint captivating portraits. Through a combination of demonstrations and practical exercises, participants will explore various aspects of portrait painting. Weather aiming for realism or exploring more expressive styles, students will learn how to effectively capture the essence and personality of their subjects in their artwork.

Course Objectives:

. Understand the anatomy and structure of the human face for accurate representation in portraits.

. Develop proficiency in painting techniques specific to portraiture, including capturing skin tones, facial features and expressions.

. Cultivate observational skills through study of photographic references.

. To foster creativity and experimentation in portrait painting.

You will need

Wear appropriate clothing e.g. apron. Materials e.g. paints, pencils and paper/materials too for each session. A limited amount of materials will be available.

What next?

You could try our Oil Painting Techniques course if you wanted to expand your painting skills. Or you could try something completely new such as Photography or Upholstery! Browse the opportunities by clicking on All Courses on the home page of our website or by picking up a prospectus.

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