# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore bold colour and expressive mark-making in this one-day chalk pastel portrait workshop with a live model. All levels welcome!About this EventBOLD PORTRAITS: Expressive Chalk Pastel PortraitureA one-day workshop exploring bold colour and raw energy in portrait drawingDiscover the expressive power of chalk pastels in this energetic one-day portrait workshop.Working from a live model, you'll explore bold colour, raw mark-making, and capturing character using chalk pastels. This vibrant, immediate medium perfect for expressive portraiture. Inspired by Scottish artists John Byrne and Joan Eardley, you'll learn to create portraits that pulse with life and personality rather than photographic accuracy.No experience necessary – this workshop welcomes complete beginners alongside more experienced artists. We'll cover the fundamentals of portraiture (proportions, features, structure) while emphasizing freedom, spontaneity, and bold creative choices.What you'll learn:Basic portrait proportions and structureWorking with chalk pastels (blending, layering, mark-making)Capturing character, energy, and essenceLoose, confident mark-making inspired by Eardley's raw energyUsing bold, expressive and theatrical colour inspired by Byrne's vivid paletteWhat you'll create:Multiple quick portrait studies throughout the dayOne developed portrait to take home
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/bold-portraits-chalk-pastel-portraiture/100001997255628349
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Birchwood Art Studio
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 98.22, max: 98.22, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Birchwood Art Studio
- **lat**: 55.9326695
- **long**: -3.2290022
- **full address**: Birchwood Art Studio, Ashley House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture being held?
  - **A:** BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Birchwood Art Studio, Ashley House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture?
  - **A:** BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture is organized by Birchwood Art Studio.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BOLD PORTRAITS: Chalk Pastel Portraiture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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