Portrait Course – Autumn 2025 Martlesham Evening Class

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 15th of September 2025.

Evening Class: Classes are 2hrs long and run in the evenings
Term length: 12 weeks
Note: No class during half-term 27th October

Time & Venue

• Martlesham Community Hall: Mondays, 18:30 – 20:30
  Venue: [Felixstowe Rd, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4PB]

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:
Martlesham Evenings: £200
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. As these classes are 3hrs I would request and extra £7.00

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.