Join professional artist and tutor Karen Harman for a one-day workshop painting a dog portrait in Acrylics on canvas board.

Have you ever fancied painting your dog or cat, but don’t know where to start? Or have an ambition to paint a gift for a friend, or even start to develop your own pet portrait practice?

Working from a standard reference image (which is different at each workshop), you will learn tips and tricks with acrylics, from beginning to map out the composition through to the finished piece. Far from a copying exercise, you will learn the theory behind painting and be given practical advice on materials too.

You will take a well developed painting on canvas away with you which can then be used as a starting point for independently painting at home.

Bring along your own photos and I will also make recommendations on how you can work from these in future.

Course level : beginner to intermediate

Artist bio:

Karen E Harman is a Yorkshire based artist, born and raised near Keighley. She has painted all her life and has a degree in Illustration. She also teaches BTEC Art at Shipley College. Her work spans murals (AKA Happyclanger), portraits, collage and digital illustration. However in the last two years she has concentrated on animal art, producing her trademark ‘side eye’ dog and cat portraits. She has exhibited at The Craft House, HEART cafe, Saltaire Festival, Ilkley Manor house and many other Yorkshire venues with the professional art group Aire Valley Arts.

When attending a workshop you can receive 10% off within the Gallery Shop on the day of your session.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable.

If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

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