Charcoal Portraits for Adult Beginners
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Charcoal Portraits for Adult Beginnerswith Cindy MacDonald
Cindy’s two-day charcoal portrait workshop is the perfect entry point for anyone curious about drawing the human face. Designed for beginners, the class introduces the essential materials, techniques, and methods Cindy uses to create simple, realistic portraits.
Across the two days, you’ll explore key concepts such as understanding facial features, working with light and shadow (value), refining edges, and building depth through shading. You’ll also experiment with different surfaces—including the striking technique of drawing on black paper with white chalk.
With Cindy’s relaxed, friendly teaching style and clear step-by-step guidance, you’ll feel supported from start to finish. Even if you’ve never picked up charcoal before, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to create a strong, recognisable portrait.
Fee:
Members of PAG, Oakey and Crows Nest Art Groups: $180
Non Members: $240
MATERIALS LIST
Charcoal paper; e.g. Strathmore white or Toned Grey or Canson (C grain or Mi-teintes are lovely) A3 size approx All available from Murray's Art Shop. Born to Draw from Officeworks is also suitable.
A sheet of Black Paper eg Mi-Teintes (available from Murays)
Cheap sketch pad
Willow charcoal Assorted sizes but include fine size for detail drawing) A box is available for $10 at office works by Born and also available at Murrays
Charcoal pencil Soft eg 6B(Generals brand is great)
Stick of compressed charcoal- Soft or extra soft
White and black pan pastel
Sofft applicator
Kneadable eraser
Blending stump
Tombow eraser pen (not essential but great to have)
Sandpaper to sharpen charcoal
Knife for sharpening
Paper towel
A ruler or proportional divider (Murrays)
Workable spray fixative
Date
Saturday 20 June 2026 9:00 AM - Sunday 21 June 2026 4:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Pittsworth Art Group
45 Short St, Pittsworth QLD
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Charcoal Portraits for Adult Beginners
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