Our exciting one-day Portrait Drawing lessons introduce you to basic techniques for drawing portraits and the human face.
Using pencil, charcoal and paper you will look at proportion, shading, expression and capturing facial characteristics. Learn about human skeleton muscle mass and anatomy, and understand more about drawing and mark making.
Everyone from beginners to more advanced artists are welcome – this face drawing class is open to anyone with an interest in learning how to draw portraits. All materials are provided, and, like all of our art and drawing classes, you’ll receive plenty of guidance and friendly feedback.
This course explores basic techniques that you can use to improve your work, and will introduce you to skills that will enable you to continue developing your portrait drawing outside of class.
Exact course content may differ according to the course length and students' needs. Topics covered include:
No need to bring anything with you, just yourself and your creativity! All materials including paper will be provided.
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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10 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025 | Fri | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Dominic Kennedy | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Vicky Saumarez | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Finn Yvo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 May 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Vicky Saumarez | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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10 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025 | Fri | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Dominic Kennedy | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Vicky Saumarez | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Finn Yvo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 May 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Vicky Saumarez | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Lawrence Francis Crane | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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10 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025 | Fri | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Dominic Kennedy | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Vicky Saumarez | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Finn Yvo | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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17 May 2025 | Sat | 10:30-16:30 | 1 day | Vicky Saumarez | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £110.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 | Wed | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | Lawrence Francis Crane | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:45-21:15 | 3 weeks | City Academy Art Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £135.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online, or quote the code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
City Academy's art studio is fully equipped with everything you need to get creative.
We recommend you bring your own art materials, however we will supply materials if you don't have your own.
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