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Portraiture in Charcoal with Michael Simms
November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - November 2, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
$221 – $245
Due to popular demand, Michael Simms is back with his charcoal portraiture workshop. Excitingly the workshop has been extended to two days, giving students more time to develop, practice and hone their skills under the guidance of Michael.
In this workshop, students will learn how to draw the human face with charcoal – one of the most versatile and expressive mediums. Michael will provide his unique tips and tricks on how to simplify the face into basic shapes to make portraiture fun and accessible.
Michael will conduct demonstrations and provide individual feedback to students throughout both days.
Students will also have the opportunity to visit Michael Simms Stages exhibition in the Mazda Gallery of NERAM.
Topics covered include:
- Overview of materials: the different types of charcoal and how to use it
- The proportions of the human face
- How to simplify the human face into basic planes and tonal shapes
- How to break down individual facial features
- How to build structure into your portrait
- Capturing a ‘likeness’
- Understanding tonal values
- How to achieve a sense of volume and form in your drawings
- Drawing from a live model
- The impact of lighting
DATE | Saturday and Sunday, 1st & 2nd of November
TIME | 10am – 4.00pm both days
VENUE | Packsaddle Studio
COST | General Price $221.00 – FoN/Culture Club member Price $245.00
All materials are included
Min 10, Max 14
Image: Courtesy of Michael Simms
