MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & APRIL 7
Regular price $300.00TOTAL COST: $300
Course Fee: $300
Materials: Student-provided (see Supply Information below)
DATES: MONDAY, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & APRIL 7, 2025
TIME: 2:30 – 4:30PM PST
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
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 are asked to bring the following:
9"x12" sketchbook
11"x14" or 12"x15" toned drawing or mixed media paper
2B, 4B and 6B graphite drawing pencils,
charcoal pencils ranging from HB or 2B to 6B
Conte pencils, sanguine and sepia
white eraser and kneaded eraser
handheld pencil sharpener
white charcoal or white pastel drawing pencil
a device to connect to the internet for photos, i.e. cell phone, tablet or laptop.
Optional: Sofft knives and covers
Optional: larger paper in addition to the required size and charcoal and conte sticks for those who like to work larger and more expressively for some drawings
COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
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.
Artist website: Anne Pfeiffer, @annepfeifferartist and @annepfeiffer
— 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 Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).
Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee).
Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).
Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. 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.