Three full days of tuition and guidance to help you begin or improve your portrait skills. Suitable for all abilities.

* techniques to help you improve your drawing skills

* learn about scale, proportion and simplifying shape

* understand the value of tone, adding light and shade to give your portraits form and impact

* improve your colour knowledge and colour mixing ability to create a successful range of flesh tones

* improve your paint application skills, building layers and understanding the use of glazes

* look at various painting styles to help build your awareness

* understand the importance of play and experimentation to develop exciting backgrounds and push your portraits further

A selection of materials will be provided as well as a buffet style lunch and refreshments throughout each day. Places are limited.