A Full-Day Pet Portrait Workshop
Spend a day creating a beautiful coloured-pencil portrait of a pet you love.
Whether it's a much-loved dog or cat, a horse, rabbit or another special companion, this relaxed full-day workshop will guide you through the process of turning your favourite photograph into your very own pet portrait.
Working from a photograph of your own pet, I'll take you step by step through my coloured-pencil process. We'll look at choosing and layering colours, creating realistic fur and markings, capturing those all-important eyes and features, and gradually building depth, texture and character into your drawing.
Unlike my shorter workshops, this full-day session gives us the luxury of slowing things down and really getting stuck into your portrait. You'll have plenty of individual guidance throughout the day, particularly when it comes to tackling the unique colours, markings and textures of your own animal.
Before the workshop, you'll be asked to send me a selection of photographs of the pet you'd like to draw. I'll help you choose the most suitable reference image so that you're ready to get started on the day.
You don't need to be an experienced artist to join us. I'll demonstrate techniques throughout the workshop and guide you through each stage, so enthusiastic beginners are very welcome.
All drawing materials are provided, along with plenty of tea, coffee and homemade cake. Please bring a packed lunch with you.
You'll leave with your own unique coloured-pencil pet portrait – and, most importantly, the skills and confidence to continue developing it at home if you'd like to add even more detail.
What’s Included:
All tools and materials provided
Ample tea, coffee and biscuits!
Step-by-step guidance from experienced instructors
Cost: £40 per person
Ages: 14 and up
Duration: 6 hours
Course dates: 11th December, 18:30-21:00
Location information:
This workshop will be taking place at Number 6 Studio Gallery, our ground floor community arts centre, part of Pateley Makers Yard in Pateley Bridge.
Address: Number 6 Studio Gallery, Pateley Makers Yard, King Street Workshops, King Street, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5LE
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Ample free parking is available on site
Additional information:
Limited to 8 participants per session.
Under 16s must be supervised
Advanced booking is essential. If a class is fully booked, please email pateleymakersyard@gmail.com to join the waiting list.
This class is ticketed by course tutor, Rachel Grace Art. Please use the button below to be redirected to her website for booking.