# Event Details - **Event Name**: Painting Portraits in Oils from Life - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: A rare experience to learn from the decorated Sam Dalby RP over two days. This course is in oils and you will work with a live sitter.About this EventThis two-day masterclass in oil paints is taught by Royal Society of Portrait Painters arts, Sam Dalby. Dalby has recently been awarded First Prize at the Scottish Portrait Awards in 2022 for his painting ‘Meeting Daniel’ and has extensive teaching experience.During this course, you will be shown how to construct a portrait using oil paints. On the first day, we will use oil paints to start in monochrome. During the day, we will cover the basic principles of composition, lighting, and draughtsmanship and see how these can be used to strengthen the structure of your portraits.For the second day, you will learn how to mix colour from observation. The function of the basic palette of colours will be explained to you, giving you confidence when you mix colour form life. From there, you will be taught how to move the painting from its monochrome beginnings to a full colour portrait.Course Details10th - 11th July 2026 (a two day event)10am - 4pm£185 per personHeld at The Mercer Art Gallery, HarrogateThe maximum class size is 6Materials are not provided; a materials list will be sent to you and is available belowEasels are providedYou will be working from a live modelNo experience requiredThis venue does not have a car park, but street parking is availableWheelchair accessible venueAbout Sam DalbySam is an artist who paints portraits and still life. His practice is based on a solid understanding of draughtsmanship and oil painting techniques. Sam has exhibited with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters since 2010, and was elected to full membership in 2013. He has also exhibited with the BP Portrait Award, the Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize, Hampstead Art Prize, and won first prize at the 2022 Scottish Portrait Awards.Materials List for this CourseOil paints required:Titanium WhiteCadmium Yellow DeepVenetian RedCrimson (or any alizarin crimson substitute)Cobalt Blue (or French Ultramarine)Lemon YellowYour canvasA small canvas/canvas board/panel/piece of oil painting paper. I suggest around 30 x 25cm. This should have been previously primed with any coloured ground applied that you prefer. I usually have a thin, very translucent wash of an eased-down red/brown, but you might prefer another colour. If in doubt, leave it white, but make sure it is well primed.You will also requireA paletteA palette knifeA set of brushes (a handful of filberts and rounds in various sizes from large to small)Cotton budsPaint ragsSansodor odourless solvent for brush cleaning (please ensure odourless)Cold-pressed linseed oilCancellations & RefundsIf you choose to cancel your booking the following cancellation fees will apply:4 to 6 months 100% refund2 to 4 months 70% refund31 to 60 days 50% refund30 days or less No refundRefunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed.​​ Please contact admin@emilyrosefineart.co.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f34e0f20-7562-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w530-h740-dc2e2d1c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f382b3b0-7562-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w595-h740-dc2a2e31-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f3bfe3c0-7562-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w537-h740-dc2a334a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f3f96a50-7562-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w602-h740-dc4c5b63-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f42e35f0-7562-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w632-h740-dc73615f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrogate/painting-portraits-in-oils-from-life/100001980286305648 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: The Mercer Art Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 185, max: 185, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Harrogate - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Mercer Art Gallery - **lat**: 53.9942316 - **long**: -1.5467556 - **full address**: The Mercer Art Gallery, 31 Swan Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Painting Portraits in Oils from Life - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a4f4a160c881926f5181a2b29b38e4b6a61e15f7b76196c5c7c050459fafadb7-rimg-w1200-h1677-dc2e2d1b-gmir.jpg?v=1768358834 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Painting Portraits in Oils from Life being held? - **A:** Painting Portraits in Oils from Life takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Mercer Art Gallery, 31 Swan Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Painting Portraits in Oils from Life? - **A:** Painting Portraits in Oils from Life is organized by Festival of Figurative Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Painting Portraits in Oils from Life 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 Harrogate, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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