# Event Details - **Event Name**: Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 23 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This 9-week series of evening workshops provides a comprehensive introduction to portraiture.About this EventThis 9-week series of evening workshops provides a comprehensive introduction to portraiture. Participants will learn fundamental techniques—from understanding facial structure and proportions to mastering lighting, colour mixing, and fine detail work. Suitable for both beginners and those seeking to refine their skills, the workshops include demonstrations and hands-on practice, guiding each participant in developing their own personal style.Each workshop pairs demonstrations with hands-on practice, enabling participants to apply new techniques to their own work, develop a personal style, and build essential skills for capturing the human face.The series begins with an introduction to facial proportions and skull structure, including quick sketch exercises from different angles. Participants then move on to detailed studies of individual features—the eyes, nose, and mouth—followed by full-face and head drawings that explore foreshortening and the planes of the face.Using mirrors and working from one another as models, participants will strengthen their observational skills and understanding of facial anatomy.Subsequent workshops cover realistic hair textures, lighting, and shadow to create volume, as well as colour theory for mixing and applying skin tones. Participants will first complete a monochrome portrait in graphite, focusing on composition and value, before progressing to the use of oil paints to produce a full-colour portrait using a basic palette.The final sessions concentrate on refining details and completing a portrait, culminating in a group critique and discussion.The workshops employ a variety of methods, including drawing and painting from one another, working from photographs and personal images, and using mirrors as reference.Mediums include graphite and oil paint, applied on paper or canvas, approximately A4 in size.Participants are invited to create and develop a single portrait during the 9-week course, using photographs as references for their artwork, such as a portrait of a family member. Nicole Porter began her tradition of painting portraits of her children and continues this practice each year.Agenda🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PMWorkshop ScheduleInfo: Workshop Schedule: Mondays, 18:30 – 21:00 (2.5 hours) Duration: 14/09/2026 – 23/11/2026 (9-week block) Note: No workshops on 12/10/2026 or 19/10/2026 due to public holidays. Workshop Dates Week 1: 14/09/2026 Week 2: 21/09/2026 Week 3: 28/09/2026 Week 4: 05/10/2026 No Workshop: 12/10/2026 No Workshop: 19/10/2026 Week 5: 26/10/2026 Week 6: 02/11/2026 Week 7: 09/11/2026 Week 8: 16/11/2026 Week 9: 23/11/2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/portraiture-drawing-and-painting-with-nicole-porter/100001985445630327 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, kids, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 290, max: 290, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Aberdeen - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University - **lat**: 57.1200291 - **long**: -2.1367739 - **full address**: Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5159e064c04bb32bbbd868bf93a569c3a9b25cd23e5de80b0bfa86921553a7ba-rimg-w1200-h900-dcf0bf79-gmir.jpg?v=1774298951 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter being held? - **A:** Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 23 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Gray's School of Art, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter? - **A:** Tickets for Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter are priced at GBP 290 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPortraiture: Drawing and PaintingGBP 290Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter? - **A:** Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter is organized by Engage at Gray's. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Portraiture: Drawing and Painting with Nicole Porter is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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