About this Event
Join us for a 3-hour Wednesday workshop, 10am–1pm
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Ever wondered how to create portraits that feel full of life and expression?
In this workshop, you’ll develop your portrait painting skills while exploring the distinctive style of John Singer Sargent. Discover how he used confident brushwork, rich texture and the Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) technique to create his expressive portraits.
Working in either acrylics or oils, you’ll experiment with these techniques in your own work and discover how careful planning can create the appearance of loose, spontaneous painting.
What Will I Need:
You can choose to paint using acrylics or oil paints, depending on your preference.
You will need a set of acrylics or oil paints, brushes suitable for acrylics or oils, a palette, canvas or canvas board (size A2), turpentine (should you choose to paint in oils) as acrylics are water based, a few empty jars, a table easel and an artist apron or an old clothing recommended.
You will be able to purchase your art materials from professional art shops, the Works or online art retailers according to your budget.
Important Information:
All our courses run based on a minimum number of participants.
If you are no longer able to attend, please contact us at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 2 days of the course start date are non-refundable.
Missed sessions by individual students are non-refundable.
When purchasing more than one ticket—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—you must provide the correct individual information for each attendee. Duplicate or identical information cannot be used for multiple tickets and may result in registration issues.
If you have any questions, please contact us E: [email protected]
About your tutor:
Marina T-Harrison has a BA Hons in Arts ( BA in Painting, Electives in Scenography, and Conservation and Restoration) and Master in Arts (MA in Scenography, Theatre Direction Pathway).
Her educational background is built on the values of the University of Arts London, where she completed her education in the arts at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
Marina has been teaching at WSC for several years, on many art courses and workshops.
Whether you are interested to have art as a hobby and a leisure activity, or pursue a career in the arts, Marina is a strong believer that you can achieve this at any stage of your life.
Event venue & nearby stays
University Studies at West Suffolk College, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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