Description
Starting with the foundational knowledge of the classical sight size technique, students will spend 4 days in practical workshops creating drawings and then a final painting in oil of themselves, learning to look at the technicalities of anatomy, proportions, and compositional strategies as well as expression.
As well as gaining a technical understanding of self-portrait and oil painting techniques, students will also study colour theory, learning to mix paint using a limited colour palette. They will take their drawings and final oil painting on canvas home with them.
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/short-courses/art-design-short-courses/self-portrait-oil
Detailed Description
This course runs from 14th - 17th July 2026 from 9:30am – 4:30pm
Taught in person in a creative environment on our beautiful Falmouth campus, the course fee includes everything you’ll need plus tea/coffee through the day.
Costs: £550 per person
Further information and enquiries
All our short courses are for adults 18+, unless the selected Short Course is explicitly promoted for individuals under 18 or at the University's discretion on a case-by-case basis by written exception prior to booking if you are attending and booked on the same Short Course with your parent or guardian. Otherwise, by booking a Short Course not designated for persons under 18, you affirm that you are 18 years old or older. Please contact us prior to booking if you have queries about this.
If you have any further questions please contact the Short Course team shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk
Cancellation Policy
Please read our Short Course terms and conditions to find out more.
