2 day Expressive Portrait and Life Drawing Intensive Workshop

2-Day Expressive Portrait & Figure Life Drawing Workshop
Dates: Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th December 2026
Location: Hanke Studio, North Sydney
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily

Workshop Overview:
Join me, for an exciting 2-day workshop that focuses on expressive portrait and figure life drawing. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn innovative techniques, create dynamic compositions, and work with different media to bring your drawings to life.

All model fees are included in the price!

(Life Drawing model - Alicia booked in for both days)

Day 1: Expressive Portraits and Life Drawing with Innovative Techniques

• Start with demonstration on portrait and full body guidelines and proportions.

• Draw expressive portraits and figurative artworks from a live model

• Focus on hands, facial proportions, and expressive mark-making.

• Learn techniques like ink washes and quick gestural marks.

• Receive personalized feedback to build confidence in your approach.

Day 2: Full Figure Life Drawing & Mixed Media Exploration 

• Begin with a demonstration on gestural drawing and figure proportions.

• Focus on drawing dynamic poses and using mixed media.

• Work with materials like ink, watercolour, pastels, and charcoal to create larger-scale figurative artworks.

• Focus on gesture and dynamic compositions, bringing figures to life.

• Final group critique to reflect on your growth and progress.

Workshop Details:

• Location: Hanke Studio, North Sydney (Please note: venue has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible)

• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily

• Price: Includes all model fees

• Facilities:

  • Air-conditioned studio

  • Free parking

  • Kitchen for lunch storage

  • Nearby shops for convenience

Materials List:

Drawing Materials:

• A1 Cartridge Paper (A1 paper for sale at venue _ $1 a sheet.

• Optional: High-quality full-sheet Mixed Media or Watercolour Paper (300gsm or heavier, smooth surface)

• Willow and Compressed Charcoal

• Graphite Pencils (2B to 8B)

• Optional: A handful of Coloured Pencils

Ink & Brushes:

• Chinese Drawing Brush

• Coloured inks

Other Essentials:

• Bulldog Clips to attach paper to drawing board

• Portable Palette

• Blue Painters Tape

• Fixative Spray

• Hard Erasers

• Paper Towels

• Pencil Sharpening Knife

Feel free to add any additional materials you enjoy working with!

Book Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot early!

Disclaimer:
By booking this workshop, you agree to take full responsibility for your safety while traveling to and from the venue and during the workshop. The organisers are not liable for accidents, injuries, or loss of property during the event.