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Continuing Education at PAFA

Advanced Portrait Drawing Workshop (In-Person)

with RA Friedman

$205

Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: RA Friedman
Weekend Workshop
Credit: Non-Credit Only

This intensive workshop is designed for those looking to push their portrait drawing abilities toward the professional level. Demonstrations and in-class exercises will open up how you see, think, and approach the creation of a likeness, avoiding common pitfalls. Explore subtleties of form and the relationships of lines, planes and tones, capturing the character and energy of the subject. Additionally, instruction will cover facial expressions and deep anatomy of the face, neck, and upper body. Drawing will be primarily in graphite pencil and stick. Introductory portrait drawing or equivalent recommended.Note: Tuition includes a $10 models fee.

For more introductory instruction or optional preparation for this course, see The Portrait in Pencil Workshop.

Register by: March 21
Materials List
Winter/Spring 2025 CE Policy Guide,
including withdrawal/refund policies

  • Regular: Mar 29 - 30th, 2025
    Sun and Sat from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

(215) 972-7600

128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102 Get directions

Room: 465

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