Portrait in Pencil Workshop (In-Person)
with RA Friedman
$205
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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.
For more advanced instruction or an optional follow-up to this course, see Advanced Portrait Drawing Workshop.
Image: RA Friedman
Register by: January 30
Materials List - Coming Soon
Please review CE's Winter/Spring 2026 Policy Guide, including withdrawal/refund policies, prior to registering.
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Winter/Spring 2026: Feb 7 - 8th, 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
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Room: 465