2-Day Portrait Drawing Workshop with Casey Childs

$400

June 22nd - June 24th, 2026

This workshop focusing on building a stronger foundation in traditional portraiture. Students will work from a photo reference to create a convincing, lifelike portrait in charcoal.

Students will create a portrait over the duration of the workshop from a photo reference provided by Casey. Technical instruction will be supplemented with brief lectures and demonstrations to learn Casey's drawing process. Casey will also assist students individually during the workshop.

Artists, ranging from beginning to advanced, will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one instruction gaining a fuller knowledge of traditional portraiture. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels interested in improving their ability in traditional charcoal drawing.

Class Description:

In the morning Casey will demonstrate his process of creating a convincing, lifelike portrait. After lunch, students will work on their own while Casey offers one-on-one instruction to each student. The workshop will cover key concepts including construction of the head, light & shadow, shapes, values & edges, use of charcoal medium, studio practices and proper use of materials.