{"product_id":"5-days-portraiture-painting-workshop-nov-2-6","title":"5 Days Portraiture Painting Workshop (Nov 2-6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis immersive, 5-day Portraiture Painting workshop is for artists of all levels and class instruction will be based on each student's experience level. Each day of class will include demonstrations of various techniques and mediums, such as glazing, brunaille, watercolor pencil, and so on. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment with styles, techniques, and compositions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort lectures will introduce the class to important portraits and portrait artists, such as Kehinde Wiley, Amy Sherald, Chaim Soutine, Frida Kahlo, John Singer Sargent, and many more. We'll talk about the importance of portraiture to different cultures, and how portraits (including self-portraits) can be about remembrance, love, protest, and much more than capturing the subject's likeness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the evening of the last day, we will have an exhibition and reception for the finished works in our gallery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we will provide a good number of supplies in the workshop, students are encouraged to bring items such as their favorite paints and brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDates\u003c\/span\u003e: November 2-6, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e: 10am-4pm (students can work in the classroom studio from 9-6 each day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/span\u003e Limited to 12 students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhere:\u003c\/span\u003e Pleased to Present, 510 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/span\u003e Clara Williams- Pleased to Present's Executive Director. BFA (School of Visual Arts), MFA (Yale University), Guggenheim Fellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeals:\u003c\/span\u003e Lunch, snacks, coffee\/tea, water included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCost:\u003c\/span\u003e $625\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImportant: \u003c\/span\u003e Hotel accommodations must be arranged separately. We are happy to help with this and can make recommendations for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThough Pleased to Present is a 501(c)(3) organization, the cost of this workshop is not considered a charitable contribution. There is no sales tax on this workshop. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe'll send a list of suggested supplies after registration. Questions? Call \u003cbr\u003e(505)385-5928 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@pleasedtopresent.org\"\u003einfo@pleasedtopresent.org\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pleased-to-present.myshopify.com\/pages\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund Policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefund policy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pleased to Present","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52534186934488,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/9605\/0648\/files\/IMG_2812_ee2fa3fb-64e0-4ee0-85e6-90e4947e6f3b.jpg?v=1790183040","url":"https:\/\/pleasedtopresent.org\/products\/5-days-portraiture-painting-workshop-nov-2-6","provider":"Pleased to Present","version":"1.0","type":"link"}