The Creative Portrait for Adults
Adult (Ages 16+) | Registration opens 2/4/2026 10:00 AM
Have you always felt a love and curiosity about the subject of portrait-painting and how it's done? This is the perfect course for students of all backgrounds and experience levels! Classes will cover all the basics including artists anatomy and proportion, creating color palettes for the face, and the secret to capturing a realistic portrait. Instruction will be paired with a demo, famous examples and styles will be discussed and each class will offer everyone guided practice to suit your interests and experience level.
With Artist Reba Nehring
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