Print, paint, and draw your own creative family portraits in this relaxed workshop for children ages 7-16 and their parent or guardian.
You will learn
Learn fun ways to create portraits of your family members with a rotation of activities to inspire your artwork. You will be given the skills and encouragement to experiment with different techniques, such as the practice of mark-making, to create your masterpieces.
Try your hand at printing, painting and drawing in ways that you may not expect with various materials. This family workshop is a great way to encourage your child (and yourself) to think differently, hone motor skills, and develop observational skills in a creative and supportive environment.
Techniques covered include:
- Observation and studying a sitter
- Unusual ways to print and paint
- Mark making
You will need
This workshop is for children aged 7-16 and their parent or guardian; parents and guardians must stay with their child at all times.
Feel free to bring along any portrait photographs for reference!
Additional information
All materials and equipment for the session will be provided.
If your child is confident working independently, you can make your own creation by purchasing additional materials as a £12 add-on.
Ruth Waller
This course is taught by Ruth Waller.
Ruth is half of the creative partnership Waller Hewett. Waller Hewett creates artwork and installations which combine art, design and craft, and has won them numerous awards including ‘Best in Show’ at the London Craft Fair.
She is a highly experienced tutor and teaches across the Harley Foundation’s education programme.
Image courtesy Ben Boswell
