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Starting on the 25th of April 2025 we’re offering oil portrait painting from start to finish. These sessions are aimed at all levels of experience and are fully instructed.
In these sessions you’ll learn how to make and stretch a canvas, transfer your portrait image and then create your portrait in oils using the techniques of the Old Masters.
All materials are included and the sessions are instructed with step-by-step guidance and advice so you get the most out of learning these classical techniques.
Week 1 – Stretching and priming a canvas from scratch
Week 2 – Transferring the portrait on to your canvas
Week 3 – Creating a grisaille (grey scale tonal) underpainting
Week 4 – Bringing your portrait to life with colour