

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Portraiture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn to draw compelling portraits in this beginners portraiture class with all supplies included! Returners welcome!About this EventUnlock your creative potential with our Intro to Portraiture class, specifically designed for total beginners! Whether you’ve always dreamed of capturing the essence of your loved ones or simply wish to explore the fascinating world of portrait art, this class is your perfect starting point.  From understanding the proportions of the human face to experimenting with light and shadow,  Ann will provide live draw-along demonstrations for you to follow along with. By the end of class, you'll have several completed portraits to show off, and a newfound knowledge of how to draw your friends and family! In this beginner's portraiture class, we'll start by mastering the fundamentals with pencil, focusing on techniques like shading, proportions, and facial structure to develop a solid foundation in drawing. As we progress, we'll transition to charcoal, allowing students to explore its expressive qualities and bold contrasts, enhancing their ability to capture emotion and depth in their portraits.If you've already come to one of our intro to portraiture classes--this is a great chance to practice your new skills! Ann will start the class with a demonstration and new assignment for returners as she goes over the basics with beginners, after which we'll all join up for new draw-along explorations of facial features. About your TutorAnn Mackowski is an artist, and the founder of Soho Life Drawing, which she established in 2018 to democratize art making for adults seeking an engaging creative outlet. Her classes attract diverse clientele including institutions like Buzzfeed, Liberty London, and the University of the Arts London and she works as a training consultant to several animation studios. Holding a Masters of Fine Arts from Chelsea College of Art and Design, Ann has garnered numerous awards and exhibits her work internationally, proudly represented by The Violet Hour in London. She was a featured contestant on Sky's Landscape Artist of the Year; was Espronceda Barcelona's 2020 Artist in Residence; appears on the shortlist of many top awards; and regularly exhibits with the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours. Her students, including notable professional artist Ahmed Farid—whose works have sold at Christie’s—testify to her impact in the art community. For more about Soho Life Drawing, visit www.soholifedrawing.com, or for Ann’s professional work visit www.annmackowski.com.Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM Beginners WarmupInfo: Settle in, grab some tea, and  warm up by practicing the simple shapes we'll be using to build our portraits🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PMProportionate Face Follow Along DemoInfo: Learn how to draw a proportionate face with simple guidelines and measurements! 🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:25 PMTea Break!Info: Quick break to refresh and return!🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:30 PMDrawing Features from Any AngleInfo: Beginners and returners both join Ann in follow-along demonstrations on how to draw facial features from any angle!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/intro-to-portraiture/100001982281752082
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fintro-to-portraiture-tickets-1982281752082
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.22, max: 33.22, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 8 Hop Gardens
- **lat**: 51.5107161
- **long**: -0.1264454
- **full address**: 8 Hop Gardens, 8 Hop Gardens, London, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ann Mackowski and Jen Moore (https://allevents.in/org/ann-mackowski-and-jen-moore/17636410)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 8 Hop Gardens, 8 Hop Gardens, London, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 33.22 up to 33.22 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ann Mackowski and Jen Moore
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, workshops, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Intro to Portraiture ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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