Portrait Drawing Workshop

In this one-day workshop, students will learn the core principles of portrait drawing using traditional methods and techniques under the guidance of classically trained artist Allison Baxter. Emphasis will be placed on form, light, and proportion, helping students capture both likeness and the spirit of their subject. Through structured exercises such as value and gesture studies, students will refine their observational skills, improve technical accuracy, and develop their ability to express the subject with clarity. By the end of the workshop, students will have achieved a greater technical proficiency and developed a deeper understanding of a classical approach to portraiture.

Following the workshop, Allison will offer a lecture highlighting her favorite and most influential portrait drawings by Italian masters, where we'll explore the techniques and artistic insights that have shaped portraiture through the centuries.

Students are welcome to bring their own preferred pencil, sanguine, or charcoal as well as white or toned paper. The instructor will provide pencils and newsprint for students to borrow if they choose not to bring any.

Date/ Time: Thursday August 14th, 1-4pm, Optional Lecture from 4-4:45pm

Cost: $50.00

Ages: 16+

Class Size: 5-18

Instructor: Allison Baxter (she/her) is a sculptress and draftswoman from Minnesota. Her interest in the classical atelier tradition was first sparked by a mentor at The Perpich Center for Arts Education, where she attended high school. In 2018, Allison began her formal training in sculpture and drawing at The Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, driven by a deep commitment to mastering these timeless techniques. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she earned a BA in Religious Studies from St. Olaf College, graduating in 2021. Allison's work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, with recent showcases in London and Pieve di Cadore, the birthplace of Tiziano Vecellio. Her work delves into the rich narrative landscapes of Roman and Greek mythology, as well as resonant themes drawn from the broader Christian tradition—often casting friends and family as her models for the allegorical figures bringing these ancient stories to life. Dividing her time between Minnesota and the artistic haven of Florence, Allison continues to refine and expand her artistic practice.

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