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Course for teens: A Beginner’s Exploration of the Art of Portraiture

Josephine Webb, Sketch of Sarah Purser, Pencil on paper, from an album of drawings, c.1878-1914, Friends Historical Library Dublin.

Josephine Webb, Sketch of Sarah Purser, Pencil on paper, from an album of drawings, c.1878-1914, Friends Historical Library Dublin.

  • Family Programmes

Thursdays 18 and 25 September
6.00pm-7.30pm

Booking essential via Eventbrite

Fee: €16 Book

Explore the fundamentals of portrait drawing in this beginner-friendly course for 15-17 year olds.

A Beginner’s Exploration of the Art of Portraiture for teens: 2-Day Portraiture Course

Thursdays 18 and 25 September 2025, 6.00-7.30pm

Designed for those with little or no drawing experience, as well as anyone looking to improve their skills, this course covers essential techniques for creating realistic portraits and capturing likeness with a life model.

You’ll focus on:

• Facial proportions

• Facial features and anatomy

• Shading methods and techniques

Perfect for building a solid foundation in the art of portraiture!

Fee: €8, materials are provided.

Advance booking required via Eventbrite.  No experience is required and the course is suitable for all levels.

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