Drawing Portraits: A Progressive Approach
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, JUNE 1 & 8
Regular price $275.00DATE: MONDAY, MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, JUNE 1 & 8, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
DESCRIPTION
Drawing portraits is both an analytical and intuitive art form, and this six-week course will guide you in uncovering the secrets behind how portrait artists create their magic. Taught by experienced instructor Anne Pfeiffer, the class combines skill-building exercises, an exploration of portrait artists' techniques, and hands-on practice with live models and photo references.
You will learn to capture both the physical and emotional essence of your subjects, whether your style leans toward expressive or realistic. The course culminates in a collection of notes, exercises, sketches, and a few polished portraits to showcase your growth.
Prior experience with observational drawing, such as still life studies, is recommended. This course is an ideal next step for students who have completed Drawing Level 2 or have equivalent experience.
SUPPLY INFORMATION
Students should bring the following:
- 9" x 12" sketchbook;
- A device to connect to the internet for photos, i.e. cell phone, tablet or laptop.
COURSE DETAILS
Please add the date, time and location of your course to your personal calendar after registration; you will receive a receipt upon purchase of the course, but no further reminders from us. If any pertinent course details change prior to the course start date, we will email you at the email address you provide at the time of registration.
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ABOUT ANNE
Anne Pfeiffer has a graduate degree in painting and decades of experience as a high school art teacher, community college art instructor, and adult and teen workshop instructor. She currently lives in Port Angeles and paints landscapes and still lifes, often plein air, and participates in regional and national exhibitions and events.
See more: courses with Anne
Artist website: Anne Pfeiffer, @annepfeifferartist and @annepfeiffer
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will be notified and receive a 100% refund of the course enrollment fee.
Students withdrawing from a course at least seven days prior to the first day of class will receive a 90% refund of the course enrollment fee.
Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund—except for illness or injury, in which case students are eligible to receive a 40% refund of the course enrollment fee.
Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered a non-refundable deposit to cover administrative overhead. Any donation given at the time of checkout is also non-refundable. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted.
Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.