Expressive Portraits in Parallel Pen

Join us at ARCH (San Francisco) on Saturday, March 29th, from 1 PM - 4 PM for an unforgettable hands-on workshop: "Expressive Portraits in Parallel Pen."
Led by veteran artist David Tenorio, this dynamic session will equip you with powerful techniques to create bold, expressive portraits with the Pilot Parallel Pen—one of David's favorite tools! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll gain valuable insights into drawing faces with energy, confidence, and style.

Master the Art of Portraits – Beginner & advanced techniques for drawing the head
See Like an Artist – Learn to observe quickly and capture what truly matters
Pilot Parallel Pen Magic – Unlock unique mark-making & expressive strokes
Useful Workflows – Explore workflows for drawing at different times and places

This 3-hour immersive experience begins with a deep-dive lecture on portrait fundamentals, followed by engaging exercises and live demonstrations that will bring your portraits to life. Wrap up with an interactive Q&A session and take home a premium drawing kit (valued at $30) filled with David’s hand-picked materials.Spots are limited—secure your ticket now and elevate your portrait game! Don't miss this chance to work with David in one of his only San Francisco workshops of the year!

All attendees will receive a 15% discount on any purchases made at ARCH the day of our class!

About the Artist: David Tenorio is a local Bay Area illustrator who has been an art instructor for nearly 20 years. He has taught classes and workshops across the country specializing in figure drawing, urban sketching, drawing fundamentals and more. David has taught with institutions and companies including Creative Bug, SKTCHY, the Conservatory of Flowers and the Dogpatch Center for the Arts. David also serves as an art mentor to individuals at Pixar, Disney, SF Film Institute, Guidepost Academy and much more. David's work can be seen at www.drawcumentary.com

Transportation

ARCH is easily accessible by public transportation. The 22 Fillmore and 55 Dogpatch both stop two blocks away at 16th and Wisconsin. Public transit is recommended as parking in the area is mostly time restricted and may require you to leave the class to re-park your car.

Parking

Hourly parking is available surrounding the store and Jackson park. We recommend arriving in the neighborhood early to secure parking. Please look closely at surrounding parking signs to check the length of parking.

Food and Amenities

SNACKS/DRINKS: Small snacks and water are acceptable in the workshop space, we ask that participants bring smaller items in order to keep space clean in the area. Food you have brought with you can be eaten on the benches outside the store. There are a number of local cafes and restaurants surrounding the store if you want to visit them before or after class - here are some of our recommendations within walking distance:

JBs Place - Fast, casual diner, conveniently located across the street from ARCH.

Magic Donuts - Sourdough donuts and coffee.

Thee Parkside - Drinks and casual eats.

Louie’s Original - Burgers, fries, desserts, and more.

Wolfe’s Lunch - Diner fare and Japanese/Korean dishes.

Connecticut Yankee - Casual food and drinks.

ACCESSIBILITY

ARCH is wheelchair accessible, and has a public restroom. Classes take place in the lower, back part of the store, down an ADA grade ramp. Class set up can restrict space, so please reach out [email protected] if you use a wheelchair or walker, or need any other accessibility accommodation. Our store is kid and pet friendly, but they must be left at home during classes.

Photography Consent Notice

Photography, video, and arts and crafts occur at our store. All present at our classes are subject to photography, video, or artistic depiction. All are subject to ARCH photography being shared in marketing material, on our Instagram, website, etc.

Lastly, you will receive a coupon for 15% off at the store to be used on the day of the class, so don’t forget to take advantage of that!

Host or Publisher ARCH Art Supplies