Beginners Drawing and Painting: Introduction to Portraiture - Focus on Faces (KEN26T064)

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
End date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Delivery type: In-person
Venue: Kendal Cancer Care, Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 4BT
Tutor: Amy Jane Hardy
Full fee: £107.50 | Concessionary fee: £55.00 | Staff fee: £91.75

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About the course

This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of drawing and painting faces, designed to help you build confidence in your artistic skills. Each session focuses on key aspects of portrait creation, starting with understanding facial proportions and the placement of features, progressing to shading techniques and capturing expression and emotion. You’ll explore facial anatomy, learn how light and shadow add depth, and experiment with colour mixing for realistic skin tones, all in a supportive, step-by-step environment tailored for beginners. Perfect for those just starting their creative journey, this course will guide you towards creating your very first portrait.