Realistic Portrait Drawing Workshop with Pencil in Berlin
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About this class
Realistic Portrait Drawing Workshop with pencils in Berlin: for beginners and all levels.
Explore realistic pencil portrait drawing from photographic references through a structured method. Learn or refine pencil hatching and shading techniques. Your instructor, Alessia Sinopoli, will guide you throughout the journey.
This small-group workshop offers a flexible and supportive approach, adapting to each participant's level: from guiding beginners to helping experienced artists tackle their personal creative challenges.
Without the pressure of the final result, we'll immerse ourselves in learning the method and enjoying the creative process.
What you’ll do in the class
What We'll Do Step by Step
We'll combine theory and practice:
- Practice targeted observation to select the best reference photo
- Use the grid method for accurate proportions and create a preliminary sketch
- Understand the differences between pencils of various hardness and get familiar with the materials we'll use
- Master shading (the real magic!) with hatching techniques to shape volume and depth
- Train your observational skills to recognize different tonal values
- Explore changing perspectives to refresh your vision
- Discuss common mistakes and learn how to avoid them
- Participate in an open Q&A, receive personalized tips, and get feedback throughout the process
- Learn how to preserve and protect your finished portrait
Breaks and Refreshments
While drawing, we'll enjoy some tea. Between the first and second parts of the workshop, we'll take a relaxing break, as drawing can be quite intense. It'll be the perfect moment to connect, share a cup of coffee, and savor a slice of cake together.
Who is the class suitable for?
This workshop is designed for those who want to spend a cozy and relaxing Sunday in a creative environment, while truly learning. We will engage in extensive sketching and learn essential technical elements and a structured process that provide a solid foundation for building a portrait.
Because it is from strong foundations that creativity can truly flourish, allowing subsequent portraits to develop into more intuitive, free, and personal expressions.
Details to remember
Alessia Sinopoli
I am an artist and with me you will learn how to combine portrait drawing with technical precision and free expression. In my workshops, you develop creativity, technology and your own artistic voice.
