Portrait Oil Painting Workshop

Let's paint 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring' in Alla Prima style



5 hours Class size 1 to 30 guests    

  $120 (Afterpay available)

Join this oil painting class in Sydney and learn how to paint a portrait of The Girl with the Pearl Earring!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this workshop provides a warm and welcoming environment to explore the art of creating a lifelike portrait painting with expert guidance.
Using professional oil paints, canvas, brushes, and odour-free solvents, you will learn how to measure the proportions of the face correctly.
After we have mapped out the proportions, you will learn how to sculpt out the features by using transparent washes of oil paint. Cheryl will then teach you how to mix lifelike skin tones using a limited palette.
Come and enjoy a creative, inspiring session that provides you with all the necessary tools and methods for creating a portrait that you will be proud of or at least gives you the necessary tools to practice repeatedly.
What you'll get
  • Expert instruction and live demonstration
  • Use of Winsor & Newton Professional oil paints and odourless solvent
  • Complete your portrait painting using premium materials
  • All materials are provided for use during the workshop; just remember to bring your scale tool
  • A dynamic, supportive group environment to boost creativity and confidence
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Water/lunch/snacks
  • A painting apron
  • A proportional scale divider (you can buy this online)
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Eckersley's Art & Craft - Castle Hill, Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill NSW

Please park on the main road Victoria Avenue, please do not park in the car park outside the store as it has time limit.

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Your teacher

Cheryl Simpson
Cheryl Simpson

female Women-owned

I believe that a little art each day can heal, inspire, and illuminate the soul. I’m a working artist and an art tutor who’s learned that fulfillment comes from doing what you love. My career as a self-employed hairdresser taught me two things: precision matters, and passion must guide your path. I realized I’d rather spend my days with a paint brush in hand. If you love what you do, you’ll show up for it—and that daily commitment makes art contagious.
I teach practical techniques that empower students to grow their skills and confidence.
I specialise in all varieties of fine art mediums and enjoy teaching them all. As a self-taught artist who travels to host workshops, I offer a broad, hands-on approach that covers a wide range of materials and techniques. I teach adults Friday mornings and children Tuesday evenings at the Nepean Art Society, Emu Plains.

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2025-11-28 15:00:00
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