Introduction To Portraiture For Young People (Yp09 Summer)

• 30 April 2025
• 17:00 – 19:00
• See organiser for pricing
• Ages 0 – 18 years

Description

Develop your practice and gain new techniques in the art of portrait making. Build your art portfolio and sketchbooks in a nurturing environment designed to increase your confidence in this specific area of making. What you will learn on this course Portraiture is one of the oldest genres in art history but it can feel challenging to produce a likeness of a person. Working from a life model, photographs and mirrors we’ll breakdown approaches and techniques to portraiture in a relaxed and comfortable environment. This course is designed to compliment young peoples’ art practice and as they work towards exams or for those who want time and space to enjoy creating art and deepen their artistic practice. You’ll learn from a practicing artist and your peers, gaining support from like-minded young people. The course will have a semi structured format allowing for self-directed portfolio development. The course will include the following areas; • Introduction to observation • Working with a (clothed) life model • Exploring self-portraiture • Exploring photography portraits • Encourage students to think critically about their work and take part in ‘crits’ where students respectfully review others work. • Building a portfolio of art work and portfolio reviews.

• Identify skills gaps.

• Develop successful sketchbooks and help students to create their own visual language and artistic style. • Build confidence.

Location

• Birmingham
• West Midlands
• B12 9QH

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