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Portrait Drawing

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COURSE FEE
€250,00

incl. material (5 units = 10 hours)

MAX. PARTICIPANTS
8

course is in English, German, Croatian

Start Any Time Option
upon arrangement from Monday to Sunday
COURSE TEAM
Damir May, BFA Damir May, BFA

Portrait drawing course introduces you to drawing the classical portrait in pencil including both technical and aesthetic aspects of portraiture. 

It is suitable for experienced with an interest in learning how to draw portraits achieving likeness and creating expression.

The course includes:

  • Drawing the human head
  • Human facial proportions and anatomy
  • How to capture facial characteristics
  • Perspective and foreshortening in a portrait
  • Shading interpretation
  • Creation of expression 

 

Portrait drawing course offers in a supportive and pleasant environment a clear and structured way of teaching which will give you confidence to advance. All of your questions will be answered!

 

Cancellation Policy

                                   

  • Cancellation of a master class or course up to 2 weeks before it takes place will be refunded in full.
  • Cancellation made at least 10 days before the master class or course starts will be refunded at 50% of the fee paid.
  • There is no refund for cancellations made from 10 days before the master class/course begins
  • We charge lessons with cancellation less than 24 hours before lesson begins 
  • If we cancel a class we will either rearrange the class if possible or refund it in full

 

VISIT STUDENTS’ ARTWORKS GALLERY

 

The course can be attended in a regular setting or an intensive one. We are offering courses throughout the school year.

FAQ

1. Where are we?

May Fine Art Studio is an oasis of tranquillity, conveniently located in Vienna’s 6th District only a few minutes walk from Mariahilferstrasse.

In an inspiring fine art studio, surrounded by beautiful works of art, students will be able to connect with the artist within themselves.

Address: Aegidigasse 3/1, 1060 Vienna

2. When?

Lessons are scheduled upon arrangement from Monday to Sunday during the whole year.

3. COVID-19 measures at May Fine Art Studio
  • Disinfection of hands while entering the room
  • Disinfection of all material and surfaces between lessons
  • Instructors wear masks all the time during the lesson
  • Students have to wear masks while entering and leaving the classroom (they can take them off during the lesson)
  • Maximum number of students is 6
  • Instructors are fully vaccinated
4. For whom is the course suitable?

For English, German and Croatian speakers.

For the experienced.

5. What happens if the student misses scheduled lesson?

We provide makeup lesson for students who inform us about not coming in advance (minimum 24 hours before the scheduled lesson).

Makeup lessons cannot be organised within your regular time slot (if your regular schedule is on Mondays we will offer you another day during the current or next week when you can have missed lesson).

It is recommended that you inform us about not coming as soon as you know your schedule has changed. This way you make it possible for other students to schedule a makeup lesson.

6. How much costs and attendance structure?

250 Euros lesson fee incl. materials (5 lessons, 10 hours).

When you pay for a regular setting it means that you made a reservation for a certain time slot and for 5 consecutive lessons (at the same chosen day and time) excluding public holidays.

The course can be attended in a regular setting or an intensive one.

Your place is reserved upon payment is received.

7. When can I start with a course?

START ANYTIME OPTION gives you the possibility to start with a classical drawing course at any point in the school year. The courses are individually structured.

8. What does it mean individually structured?

During the course the instructor dedicates himself to each and every student and adjusts to everyones individual tempo. You share the room with other students but each student works on an individual program.

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Aegidigasse 3/1
1060 Vienna, Austria

Mariahilfer Strasse, 400 m
U3/U6 Westbahnhof, 500 m
U6 Gumpendorferstrasse, 350 m
U4 Margaretengürtel, 600 m

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