Charcoal Portrait Workshop

Learn to create portraits in this hands-on charcoal workshop designed for artists of all skill levels. Working from a photo or selfie on your phone, you’ll explore essential techniques such as facial proportions, shading, and creating depth with light and shadow. The session emphasizes practical skills you can immediately apply to your personal art-making, from mastering charcoal’s versatility to adding individuality to your portraits. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a completed charcoal portrait and the confidence to incorporate these techniques into your creative practice. Attendees will use materials such as:

Vine and compressed charcoal sticks.

Charcoal pencils (soft, medium, hard).

Kneaded eraser and blending tools (cotton swabs).

Drawing paper (18”x24” recommended).

Host or Publisher YoloArts