Portrait Painting and Drawing
June 5, 2023 - June 28, 2023
8 sessions
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Teaching Artist:
David Barnes
Learn the basics or sharpen your Portraiture skills. Each class students will draw from a live model and explore different aspects or traditions of Portraiture. This class will feature demos, group discussions and individual critiques. Primarily a drawing class, students may bring pastels or watercolor. Recommended supplies: sketch paper (newsprint), drawing paper, pencils, charcoal and erasers. Other drawing materials are welcome.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available. Please submit an application to the education manager by 2 weeks before class begins.
Museum members receive a discount on tuition!
Location and Parking
Newport Art Museum classes are held in the Museum School at the Coleman Center for Creative Studies, at 26 Liberty Street. Please park in our museum parking lots or on Liberty Street.
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