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2–day Oil Portrait Painting Workshop

April 18 @ 10:00 am – April 19 @ 3:00 pm

with Ione Hunter-Gordon

Due to popular demand, Ione is back to deliver another two-day workshop. Immerse yourself in the art of portraiture with the rich, expressive medium of oil paint. This workshop is perfect whether you’re just starting out and want to learn the fundamentals, or you’re an experienced artist looking to hone your technique. Over two days, you’ll gain hands-on experience capturing the human face with emotion, depth, and personality.

Under guidance, you’ll explore key elements of portrait painting, from facial proportions and structure to colour mixing, brushwork, and the delicate interplay of light and shadow. Working from a live model, you’ll be supported step by step as you create your own alla prima oil portrait.

What to expect from this two-day workshop:

  • Facial proportions & structure – establish a strong foundation for realistic, expressive portraits
  • Colour mixing & brush techniques – infuse warmth, life, and character into your work
  • Light & shadow – sculpt forms and create depth with subtle tonal variations

£145 a person

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.
Tickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.

Max. 10 spaces
All materials will be provided; canvas, paintbrushes, paint & mixing mediums.
(10am – 3pm including 1 hour lunch break)

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About Ione

Ione trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy from 2011–14. Here, she immersed herself in the traditional methods of drawing and painting inspired by the techniques of nineteenth-century artists. After completing her studies, she had the privilege of teaching at the Florence Academy of Art. Upon moving back to London, she continued to work as an instructor at the London Atelier of Representational Art.

Ione’s work has been exhibited in London, Italy and America. She continues to paint portraits and landscapes in and around her home in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Venue

  • Gainsborough’s House
  • 46 Gainsborough Street
    Sudbury, CO10 2EU United Kingdom
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  • Phone 01787 372958