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Portrait painting in oils from a photograph weekend workshop – With Francesca Currie

Sat 11th & Sun 12th April 2026
Fran Currie Portrait Workshop2

11th April @ 10:00 am – 12th April @ 4:00 pm

£190.00

This step-by-step course is designed to make oil painting approachable and enjoyable. Each day will begin with a short demonstration to guide you through the process, after which I’ll provide individual support as you create your painting. The course covers:

  • Building a basic palette
  • Using mediums and mastering painting techniques
  • Starting a painting
  • Bringing life and expression to a portrait
 

The course is perfect for beginners, with opportunities for progression if you’d like to continue.

You are welcome to bring a photograph of your choice to work from, or I can provide one for you. Please let me know your preference beforehand.

If you are buying this workshop as a gift for someone, write ‘gift’ at checkout and Francesca will be in touch to post you a gift card!

Schedule:

The course runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including two tea breaks and an hour for lunch. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch or pop into town, as the studio is conveniently located.

What’s Provided:

  • Oil paints
  • Mediums
  • Easels

What You’ll Need to Bring:

Brushes: At least four, suitable for oil painting (my preference: square, long-flat brushes in sizes 0, 2, and 4).

Canvas or board: One canvas approximately 12×16 inches. Please avoid cheap canvases, as they may not hold the paint well. I recommend this option: https://www.jacksonsart.com/belle-arti-oil-primed-extra-fine-stretched-linen

Palette: Bring a palette for mixing your paints.

Optional Ipad/tablet to display your image

Location:

The workshop will be held at the new Artery Studios, located under the

arches in Worcester: Arch 28, Croft Walk, Worcester WR1 3BD

The studio is a 5-minute walk from Foregate Street station. For parking, the cheapest nearby option is Croft Road car park(£3.80/day), just across from The Hive.

Looking forward to seeing you there!