I'm excited to announce my 'from life' series of workshops.
In this two day workshop, you will learn and develop skills in drawing the portrait from the live model, within the fine art studios of 'Workshops in Yorkshire', Skipton.
With demonstrations and regular 1-1 tuition, we will focus on achieving a strong likeness of the subject, while developing form, proportion and precise mark making. You will learn to use a variety of charcoal materials and how you can bring life into the drawing, while keeping detailed rendering.
I will provide some drawing materials and paper, these will include:
- Hand toned paper
- Willow Charcoal
- Charcoal Powder
- General's White Chalk
- Faber Castel Eraser
Materials you'll need
- Nitram Charcoal (starter set, link to be provided prior to workshop)
- Sandpaper block for sharpening charcoal.
Lunch and refreshments provided. Please provide any dietary requirements upon booking.
Workshops in Yorkshire
Suite 1&2, Craven Hall Sackville Street, Skipton BD23 2PB (Free parking on the road near Sackville Street, 7 minute walk from Skipton train station, 1 minute walk from the bus station. There is a flight of stairs to the studio)
Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2026
Time: 10am-5pm.
My workshops are suitable for beginners and intermediate artists. Demonstrations will be given throughout, though the main body of the workshop will consist of 1-1 tuition, helping you progress and improve your individual painting skills.
For any questions, please send me an email at lukethompsonart@gmail.com.
From Life - Drawing The Portrait - 18th/19th April 2026
If you cancel, full refunds can be given up to 8 weeks prior to the workshop. After then, I can only provide a refund if I can fill the place. If the workshop is postponed and you can't attend the new date, a full refund will be given.