Portrait-focused workshops, courses, and private tuition supporting creative confidence and progression. Workshops designed to build skill and visual awareness through direct making.

These sessions are grounded in observation and practice rather than theory, and are suitable for beginners, returning artists, and participants seeking focused creative development.
What the workshops focus on
Workshops centre on portrait drawing and painting as a way to develop:

Observation and visual accuracy
Understanding of form, tone, and proportion
Confidence in mark-making and decision-making
A personal, grounded approach to portraiture
Sessions are practical, supportive, and structured to meet participants where they are.
Courses & private tuition
For participants seeking deeper engagement, structured courses and private tuition are available.
These sessions offer:
Small group or one-to-one learning
Longer-term development across multiple sessions
Tailored guidance based on individual goals and experience

Some participants use this route to build a portfolio, return to regular creative practice, or progress toward more focused study through Khepera Creative Workshops.
Community & education delivery
Workshops are also delivered in community, education, and wellbeing settings.
This includes experience working with:

Community organisations
Education providers
Public and third-sector partners
Sessions are adapted to suit the context, group size, and participant needs, while maintaining a consistent focus on creative confidence and practical skill-building.
How sessions are delivered
Workshops can be delivered as:
One-off introductory sessions
Short courses
Ongoing programmes

Materials and formats are adjusted as required, depending on setting and participants.
Enquiries
For workshop bookings, courses, private tuition, or partnership enquiries, please get in touch via the contact page.
