Portrait Drawing with Claire Bridge


WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: One day workshop coming July 2025.


Portrait Drawing with CLAIRE BRIDGE is an 8-week class tailored for people of all skill levels, from novice to advanced. Whether you are a complete beginner, unsure about where to start, or an experienced artist wanting to enhance your skills, this class offers a variety of practical exercises to develop your drawing skills, establish confidence and draw realistic portraits.

You will learn:

• How to draw a realistic portrait
• A step-by-step approach to drawing the human form in the classical style
• A rapid approach to the traditional techniques of old masters
• Structure of the human head
• Proportion
• Composition
• Tone and Value
• How to draw with increased accuracy
• How to create the illusion of 3-dimensional form on paper
• Techniques and materials to bring your portraits to life with feeling!

This class is geared toward enhancing observational skills, fostering curiosity, experimenting with materials and boosting confidence.

Each class builds on the previous session.

Where: Old Cheese Factory,Berwick


COURSE DATES - New dates TBC

COST: $385.00 per person inclusive of all materials required

What people are saying about Claire’s classes

Claire is patient, super knowledgable and always enthusiatic. Classes are well run, orgnaised with excellent content. Book yourself a class. You won’t regret it.
— Sarah Young

In association with Floribunda and Bunjil Place

Floral Drawing from Life Workshop

with Claire Bridge

Tailored for people of all skill levels, from novice to advanced. Whether you are a complete beginner, unsure about where to start, or an experienced artist wanting to enhance your skills, this workhsop offers a variety of practical exercises to develop your drawing skills, have fun and explore the beautiful garnded at the Old Cheese Factory.

What you will learn:

• Learn essential drawing fundamentals

• How to draw what you see and create satisfying drawings.

• Experiment with a variety of drawing materials including pencil, charcoal and pastel.

• Spark your creativity and expression with fun, practical drawing exercises.

Workshop Date: April 12th

Old Cheese Factory, Berwick

What people are saying about Claire’s classes

Claire has been an exemplary intructor for me ... She has provided a wealth of information in such a short space of time!
— Bridie Carr
Claire is a lovely, patient teacher who encourages exploration in the lessons she presents. The creative freedom of each student is accommodated too - and each question is addressed with kindness.
— Amy