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.

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

Materials list
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Course Information – Spring 2026
These workshops take place on Mondays, 1pm – 3pm

Term one: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th January. 2nd and 9th February.
Half term: One week break on 16th February.
Term two: 23rd February. 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March.

Course fees
Participants can either book for a full or half term.
£165 per term (full 11 sessions)
£96 first term (6 sessions) £80 second term (5 sessions)