Classical Portrait Sessions - hosted by Luke Thompson

£30.00

Join Luke Thompson on the last Saturday of every month to draw or paint the portrait from life. The model will be posed in the classical tradition of portraiture, creating elegant, subtle gestures with atmospheric lighting, taking inspiration from Rembrandt, Sargent and Velasquez. In these encouraging untutored sessions, you can explore the poetry of the portrait and practice your craft in a friendly environment and professional studio space. The sessions are suitable for all levels of experience, styles and mediums, and Luke will be on hand to help with set up or any questions you may have.

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Join Luke Thompson on the last Saturday of every month to draw or paint the portrait from life. The model will be posed in the classical tradition of portraiture, creating elegant, subtle gestures with atmospheric lighting, taking inspiration from Rembrandt, Sargent and Velasquez. In these encouraging untutored sessions, you can explore the poetry of the portrait and practice your craft in a friendly environment and professional studio space. The sessions are suitable for all levels of experience, styles and mediums, and Luke will be on hand to help with set up or any questions you may have.

  • The location of our HQ is: Workshops in Yorkshire HQ, Suite 2, Craven Hall, Sackville Street, Skipton, BD23 2PB, England.

  • Doors open to the HQ at 9:30am for a prompt start at 10am until 4pm. We will have a 30 minute lunch break at 1pm. Luke Thompson will be the time keeper.

    For our free session on the 20th December, doors open at 9:30am. We will start at 10am and finish at 1pm.

  • Yes, please bring your own drawing or painting materials.

    We have paper, pencils, charcoal, rubbers, paints for sale. You can see more at our store click here. We have easels and drawing boards available for you to borrow, please email us and notify us ahead of time. We can not guarantee an easel or table for walk-ins.

  • No — this is an open, untutored session. You’re free to work at your own pace. Professional artist, Luke Thompson will be on hand to help set up, direct the pose, manage the time etc. Please reach out to Luke with questions about the upcoming session @lukethompson_art

    • £30 upfront (advance booking)

    • £35 on the door

  • There is not a car park strictly for the workshop since we are in the centre of Skipton. There is street parking one minute away from the HQ. Make sure you do not park on double yellow lines otherwise you'll get a fine.