Home›Art & Drawing›How to draw classes›Portrait Drawing Lessons Portrait Drawing Lessons BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our exciting one-day Portrait Drawing lessons introduce you to basic techniques for drawing portraits and the human face. Using pencil, charcoal and paper you will look at proportion, shading, expression and capturing facial characteristics. Learn about human skeleton muscle mass and anatomy, and understand more about drawing and mark making. Everyone from beginners to more advanced artists are welcome – this face drawing class is open to anyone with an interest in learning how to draw portraits. All materials are provided, and, like all of our art and drawing classes, you’ll receive plenty of guidance and friendly feedback. This course explores basic techniques that you can use to improve your work, and will introduce you to skills that will enable you to continue developing your portrait drawing outside of class. PORTRAIT DRAWING LESSONS CONTENT Exact course content may differ according to the course length and students' needs. Topics covered include: An introduction to the human facial proportions and anatomy How to capture expressions and facial characteristics Skeletal and muscular anatomy An introduction to the idea of light and shade, and how to depict shading on the human face Perspective and foreshortening and how this is drawn in a portrait No need to bring anything with you, just yourself and your creativity! All materials including paper will be provided. YOUR ART SUPPLIES City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Lawrence Francis CraneBarbara BeyerStephen NicholasVicky SaumarezCity Academy Art Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 11 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 Thu 18:45-21:15 3 weeks Lawrence Francis Crane City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 05 Jul 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day Barbara Beyer City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 08 Aug 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 1 day Stephen Nicholas City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 13 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 Thu 18:30-21:00 3 weeks Vicky Saumarez City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 13 Sep 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day Stephen Nicholas City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 12 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 Mon 18:30-21:00 3 weeks City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 22 Nov 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 13 Dec 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 11 Jun 11 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 £135.00 Day:Thu Time:18:45-21:15 Duration:3 weeks Tutor: Lawrence Francis Crane Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 05 Jul 05 Jul 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Barbara Beyer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Aug 08 Aug 2026 £110.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Stephen Nicholas Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Aug 13 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 £135.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:3 weeks Tutor: Vicky Saumarez Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Sep 13 Sep 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Stephen Nicholas Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Oct 12 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 £135.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:3 weeks Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 22 Nov 22 Nov 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Dec 13 Dec 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Portrait Drawing Lessons' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.(For more information please see our terms and conditions) 10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. YOUR ART SUPPLIES City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions YOUR ART SUPPLIES City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Lawrence Francis Crane View Profile Barbara Beyer View Profile Stephen Nicholas View Profile 👤 Vicky Saumarez View Profile City Academy Art Tutors View Profile YOUR ART SUPPLIES City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES