Shades of Character: 1-Day Charcoal Workshop

1-Day Charcoal Workshop

21st July 2025

Dive into the expressive world of charcoalin this exciting workshop focused on capturing the character and expression of faces.

This isn’t about perfect portraits—it’s about exploring the raw, rugged beauty of the medium to create powerful and emotive depictions of people in natural, relaxed poses.

With simple yet effective techniques, you’ll quickly discover how forgiving and fun charcoal can be, making it perfect for artists of all levels.

From bold strokes to delicate shading, you’ll learn how to bring personality and depthto your work while experimenting with the unique qualities of charcoal.

Come and see how charcoal can transform the way you capture people!

This course pairs perfectly with the Watercolour Workshop the day after.

1-Day Workshop: Charcoal

Workshop General Details:

21st July 2025
9:45am - 4pm
Lighthorne Village Hall, Wellesbourne Rd, Lighthorne, Warwick CV35 0AY
(disability access and facilities)
£80 per person

Tea & Coffee etc included. Please bring your own lunch (there are plenty of shops right by the venue too)

Perfect for beginners or more experienced alike.

Suggested Materials

(a full list will be sent well in advance)

Willow Charcoal Sticks by Coates
Charcoal Pencils: HB & 4B
A3 Paper: Fabriano Artistico (2 sheets included in price)
Rubbers / Erasers: Putty and normal (a tombo eraser pencil is great too)
Board & tape can be useful
Reference photos (printed or on device) - I will send photos in advance and/or bring your own

Shades of Character: 1-Day Watercolour Workshop

£80.00

DISABILITY ACCESS

Lighthorne Village Hall is well equipped for Wheelchair access. Easy out front parking and large ramp to the entrance, plus a well quipped disabled toilet, as well as generally plenty of space.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation with 2 months or more = 90% refund
Less than two months warning = 50% refund
Less than 2 weeks warning = no refund I m afraid
(All though, if attendee can find a replacement at short notice then we can offer a 40% refund)