Portrait Essentials Autumn 2025

Portrait Essentials

If you’re interested in learning to draw faces this class is for you.

In this 12-week course, we’ll be covering all aspects of portraiture from structure of the head, facial features, proportions, drawing hair, understanding tonal values, colour mixing & flesh tones. Working mainly in chalk pastels and with regular demos, Livvy will be giving tips and tricks on how to capture a convincing likeness and produce realistic result.

About the tutor:
Livvy Stainer is a Hampshire-based artist and tutor specialising in portraiture and figure painting. With 30 years of professional experience, she trained at Heatherley’s School of Art in London.

She has been teaching adult art classes for the past 10 years, sharing her knowledge and passion in a welcoming and accessible environment. Her classes focus on building confidence and helping students develop their individual style.

Workshop dates:
These workshops take place on Mondays, 1pm – 3pm

Term one: 15th, 22nd, 29th September. 6th, 13th, 20th October.
Half term: One week break on 27th October
Term two: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th November. 1st, 8th December.

Course fees
Participants can either book for a full or half term.
£180 per term (full 12 sessions)
£96 per half term (6 sessions)

Our adult workshops are open to participants aged 18 and over.

Materials list
Click here to download the materials list

Portrait Essentials - The Spring Autumn 2025 Portrait Images - Workshops