About this course

This Portrait painting and drawing course in Sevenoaks will guide you through the stages of building up a portrait in various media including colour mixing and layering using glazes. Working with both a Male and Female Model you will explore how to approach getting a likeness yet encourgaing students to develop their own style of painting.
By the end of the course you should be able to :-
achieve the correct proportions and shape of the sitter's face and head.
achieve the correct positioning and proportions of the sitter's facial features.
create an under-drawing or under-painting as part of my planning.
have developed your skills in mixing accurate skin tone colours.

How will I be taught?

Group and individual tuition
Through one to one guidance, group critiques and self-assessment against individualised learning outcomes stated on the ILP.

What do I need to bring with me?

If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However, all students should bring an A4 sketchbook of good quality cartridge paper, preferably with a hard cover and ring bound and a variety of pencils.You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. Some of our centres have their own ‘shops' where you are able to buy things at competitive prices.If you have any materials/equipment that might be appropriate please bring them with you.

What can I do next?

Higher level Art courses with KAE.

What do I need to join the course

Some basic knowledge of drawing techniques or painting is required
Students who have have an interest in creating a likeness in paint.
It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity for you to participate fully and get the most out of the course