# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Painting the Portrait from Life
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Immerse yourself in the art of portraiture with artist and expert guide, Damien Kurth. In this full day workshop, participants will learn to transform a blank canvas into a captivating likeness. Damien will guide artists through the essential fundamentals of painting from life, unlocking the secrets to capturing not just features, but the unique character of the subject. 

The morning will begin with a quick but focused rundown on proportions, tone, and colour using a reference image. Then, it's straight into a live portrait session—working from one sustained pose from a model. Both oils and acrylics will be available to use, and Damien will break down which works best for short to medium poses.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or a practicing artist, this one-off workshop is a shared learning opportunity for all.

Painting the Portrait from Life
With Damien Kurth
Sunday, 23 August
The Creative Campus
9.30am - 3.30pm
$180

All materials will be supplied.

Damien is a longstanding and highly regarded collaborator of The Incubator. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Otago Polytechnic and Master of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts. Damien is also our tutor for our monthly Bare Minimum Life Drawing Group. Learn more about Damien here and check out more of his amazing artworks on his Instagram here.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/painting-the-portrait-from-life/200030473754514
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tauranga
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand 3112
- **lat**: -37.7043
- **long**: 176.14825
- **full address**: The Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand 3112, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Painting the Portrait from Life
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Painting the Portrait from Life being held?
  - **A:** Painting the Portrait from Life takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand 3112, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Painting the Portrait from Life?
  - **A:** Painting the Portrait from Life is organized by Creative Community Campus.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Painting the Portrait 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 Tauranga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Painting the Portrait from Life sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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