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Youth: Portrait Drawing Basics (In-person)

Youth portrait drawing

Do you want to learn how to draw portraits?

Learn to create realistic and stylized portraiture artwork alongside instructor Bailey Hanson, where you will explore the fundamentals of portrait drawing. This course will teach you how to: 

  • Plan a portrait artwork
  • Create a realistic portrait artwork
  • Use value, proportions, and perspective to bring your artwork to life
  • Convey messages and emotions with your artwork

This course is open to all artistic mediums, styles and skill levels. It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in improving their drawing abilities while learning to create a portrait. 

This course is designed for ages 13 to 17.

Students are responsible for bringing the materials that they wish to work with. All you need is a sketchbook, a pencil, an eraser and a pencil sharpener.

Course details

Fall 2023

Date/Time: Tuesdays, Oct. 10 to Nov. 7, 2023 (5 weeks)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | In-person
Save 15% if you register before Sept. 19, 2023
Location: Memorial Hall, UNB Fredericton Campus
9 Bailey Drive, room 26 (Campus Map)
Price: $85 (+ HST)
Instructor: Bailey Hanson 

Register now!

Winter 2024

Date/Time: Tuesdays, Feb. 6 to Mar. 12, 2024 (5 weeks- no class Mar. 5)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | In-person
Save 15% if you register before Jan. 23, 2024
Location: Memorial Hall, UNB Fredericton Campus
9 Bailey Drive, room 26 (Campus Map)
Price: $85 (+ HST)
Instructor: Bailey Hanson 

Register now!

About the instructor

Bailey Hanson is a professional artist who has been selling her custom portraits for 5+ years and recently completed a residency with the Fredericton Art’s Alliance. Bailey has experience working with elementary school kids as an art teacher for the Estey Art Initiative’s after-school art program. With a passion for creating, Bailey aims to inspire people to break out of fear and follow their hearts.

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