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Workshop

Introduction to Portraits

with Jane Stockley

Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10.30am

Performing Arts Studio

£60 including materials (no concessions)

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Priority booking Wed 12 Nov, 11:00am

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This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Running time

5 hours

Age range

Suitable for ages 18+

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Introduction to Portraits has sold out

Priority booking Wed 12 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 19 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 19 Nov, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Spend a day exploring drawing approaches to the face, using pencils, chalks and charcoal.

Ideal for beginners and intermediate drawers you will warm up with dynamic drawing exercises gradually building up to longer portrait observations.

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