Charcoal & Chalk Portrait Drawing Class in Düsseldorf
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For yourself or a team. Also great for corporate events or private groups. Get a non-binding quote.
What to expect
- Create an abstract portrait
- Turn a photo into art
- Expressive work with charcoal
- Personal artistic freedom
What is included in the class?
- All drawing materials provided
- Drawing paper, charcoal, chalk
- Blending stump, eraser, fixative
- Individual guidance by the artist
What to bring to the class
🧡 All you have to do is bring along:
A favorite printed photo (preferably A4) of a person you know — and enjoy drawing freely!
Teamevents and groups
Location and accessibility
Who is the class suitable for?
Ideal for creative beginners & advanced learners, as a team event, JGA or group of friends.
Minimum number of participants: 5 people
About this class
In this drawing workshop, we combine portrait drawing with artistic freedom: You bring a photo of someone you know — whether girlfriend, partner, family member or celebrity — and use it to develop an expressive, abstract portrait with charcoal and chalk.
The aim is not a realistic image, but a personal, emotional presentation with free forms and abstract elements. The person remains recognizable — but creative lines, alienation and soft transitions create a very unique artistic interpretation.
What you’ll do in the class
⏰ Course schedule
Introduction (approx. 15 min)
Greeting & discussing the photos you brought along
Introduction to technology & printout with charcoal/chalk
drawing phase (approx. 90 min)
Sketch & structure of the portrait
Free experimentation with lines, surfaces & contrasts
Add abstract shapes for depth & mood
Personalized support during the process
Conclusion (approx. 15 min)
Fix drawings
Group photo discussion
Exchange & inspiration for your own projects
Add more to your class
Verlängere Dein Event um eine zusätzliche Stunde und genieße mehr Zeit für Kreativität, Genuss oder Teambuilding. Ideal, um den Abend entspannt ausklingen zu lassen oder das Erlebnis zu vertiefen.
Farid Ismayilov
Farid Ismayilov is a trained painter, art lecturer and gallerist with international exhibition experience. His focus is on portraits and abstract painting, which he mainly implements with oil, watercolor and painting knives. He lives and works in Wuppertal.
