Want to paint portraits but not sure where to start?

This one-day mixed media workshop in Berwick will introduce you to expressive, layered portrait techniques using charcoal, acrylic inks, spray paints, and more.

Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this hands-on session will guide you through building depth, texture, and contrast to bring your portraits to life.

In this workshop, you’ll explore:

- Building strong imagery with value, contrast, and layering.

- Carbon transfer techniques for easily establishing your drawing.

- Charcoal shading to add depth and structure.

- High-flow acrylics, spray paints, and stencils for texture and bold mark-making.

- Glazing techniques to unify colours and refine skin tones.

- Mixed media tools like Posca pens and Sakura markers to enhance details.

What you’ll gain:

- Confidence in creating expressive portraits.

- A strong understanding of layering, glazing, and mixed media techniques.

- The ability to mix and apply skin tones using complementary colours.

- A finished portrait to take home and skills to continue your artistic journey!

Come along for a fun, relaxed, and creatively invigorating day of portrait painting!

Whether you're a first-time portrait artist or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll leave with new techniques, a finished artwork, and the confidence to keep creating.