Portrait Course – Autumn 2025 Felixstowe Daytime

What You’ll Learn

Over 12 weeks, you’ll gain a solid foundation in portraiture, working through both drawing and painting techniques. The course covers head structure, tonal drawing, capturing likeness, and oil painting using the Zorn palette. You’ll finish with two sessions working from a live model and two creating pet portraits from your own photos — a fun and personal end to the term.

Course Dates

The course runs weekly for 12 sessions starting on the 16th of September 2025.
Term length: 12 weeks
Note: No class during half-term 28th October

Time & Venue

• Convent of Jesus & Mary: Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:30 pm
  Venue: [ Convent of Jesus & Mary, 63 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7PP]

What’s Included

• All tuition and demonstrations
• Model hire for final portrait sessions
• Teas and Coffees (now included)
• A supportive, small-group learning environment
• Feedback on your progress

What to Bring

• An A3 sketchbook, pencils, charcoal and putty rubber for first 3 sessions and homework
• Full painting materials as suggeted on website
• Reference photo of your pet for the final sessions
• Apron or old clothes recommended

Payment Terms

The course fee is paid in full when booking:
Ipswich Daytime: £285
If you’d prefer to pay in two instalments, just contact me to arrange it.

Missed Sessions

If you can’t make a session, you’re welcome to attend any of my other classes as a catch-up, subject to availability. Please let me know in advance so I can confirm space.

Cancellations & Refunds

• If I need to cancel a session (e.g. due to illness), I’ll either:
  • Add an extra session at the end of term, or
  • Offer a credit toward a future class
• If I’m unable to run the course at all, you’ll receive a full refund.