WORKSHOP
PORTRAIT PAINTING IN OILS FROM A PHOTOGRAPH with Francesca Currie
Portrait Painting in Oils from a Photograph – Weekend Workshop
All abilities welcome | £190 (up to 10 people)
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, followed by 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 ideal 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’re purchasing this workshop as a gift for someone, write “gift” at checkout, and Francesca will be in touch to send 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 are 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: Jackson’s Art Belle Arti Oil-Primed Extra-Fine Stretched Linen.
- Palette: A palette for mixing your paints.
- Optional: iPad/tablet to display your image.
Location:
The workshop will be held at Artery Studios, located under the arches in Worcester:
Arches 28 & 29, Croft Rd, 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!
Accessibility
We want everyone to feel welcome at The Artery.
Arch 28 is fully step-free and wheelchair accessible, with wide, level access throughout the venue and a large accessible WC. Our spaces are on one level, making it easy to move between the gallery, workshop and studio areas.
We’re happy to accommodate different access needs wherever we can. If you have a question about accessibility, or there’s something you’d like us to arrange before your visit, please get in touch — we’re always happy to help.
Getting here
We’re tucked away in the railway arches on Croft Walk, Worcester WR1 3BD, right by The Hive and just a few minutes from Worcester city centre.
On foot
From Worcester city centre, head towards The Hive and the river. We’re along Croft Walk, at the bottom of the railway arches. It’s around a 5–10 minute walk from the city centre.
From Worcester Foregate Street Station
We’re really easy to find. Walk directly out of the station and follow the railway arches down towards The Hive. We’re at the bottom, just before you reach The Hive — around a 5-minute walk.
By car
There are several car parks within walking distance. Croft Road and Cattle Market are both nearby. Croft Road is in the green parking zone, while Cattle Market is in the amber zone.
By bus
Most city-centre bus services stop within easy walking distance. Head towards Foregate Street / The Hive, then follow Croft Walk towards the railway arches.
Our address
The Artery Studios – Arch 28
Croft Walk
Worcester
WR1 3BD
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