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Continuing Education at PAFA

Portrait in Pencil Workshop

with RA Friedman

$205

Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  
Instructor: RA Friedman
 
Weekend Workshop  

Using inexpensive materials, this hands-on workshop will introduce the concepts and methods needed to create a strong sense of dimension and likeness in your portrait drawings. Explore the proportions and planes of the head, neck and shoulders. Learn how to create a structural foundation and how to easily manage anatomy by breaking down forms into simple geometric shapes. Instruction will address different strategies for creating a finished tonal portrait as well as tips and tricks that will help you draw like a pro! Note: Tuition includes a $10 models fee.

Register by: September 18  
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.

  • Fall 2026: Sep 26 - 27th, 2026
    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: 461

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