Portrait Group
On this page you will find basic information about the Portrait Group, where we meet, upcoming dates of sessions, and the contact details of the lead person for the group.
On the “Previous Portrait Group Meetings” page (link at the bottom of this page or via the drop down under Portrait Group) you will find further details about each past meeting that will help to give you a flavour of what we do.
On the “Previous Portrait Group Meetings” page (link at the bottom of this page or via the drop down under Portrait Group) you will find further details about each past meeting that will help to give you a flavour of what we do.
About The Group
This group is for members who wish to develop their portrait skills regardless of ability and past experience. There is no tuition but support and advice is always on offer from experienced members of the group.
Every week there is a different sitter, usually a volunteer from the group or a friend of a member. Last year’s programme included a Nonagenarian (who has promised to come back when he is 100!) teenage twins, a mother and baby, a Scout leader in uniform and a lady in 1920’s flapper costume! Every face presents a new challenge and wrinkles, beards, tattoos, hats etc are very much appreciated. We have even had sitters serenading us on the guitar or piano!
All sitters whether members or from the general public are paid for their sessions
Members work in a variety of mediums to suit themselves: popular mediums include oil paint, acrylic, graphite, pastel, coloured pencils but anything goes! There are tables to work on or members who prefer to stand bring their own easels. No materials are provided.
During the refreshment break and at the end of the session there is an opportunity to view and discuss everyone’s work and working methods.
Every week there is a different sitter, usually a volunteer from the group or a friend of a member. Last year’s programme included a Nonagenarian (who has promised to come back when he is 100!) teenage twins, a mother and baby, a Scout leader in uniform and a lady in 1920’s flapper costume! Every face presents a new challenge and wrinkles, beards, tattoos, hats etc are very much appreciated. We have even had sitters serenading us on the guitar or piano!
All sitters whether members or from the general public are paid for their sessions
Members work in a variety of mediums to suit themselves: popular mediums include oil paint, acrylic, graphite, pastel, coloured pencils but anything goes! There are tables to work on or members who prefer to stand bring their own easels. No materials are provided.
During the refreshment break and at the end of the session there is an opportunity to view and discuss everyone’s work and working methods.
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Where We Meet
Paddock Quakers Meeting House
Church street
Paddock
Huddersfield
HD1 4TR
Church street
Paddock
Huddersfield
HD1 4TR
What time do we meet?
On Monday evenings, starting promptly at 6.45pm and working until 8.45pm
Cost and Additional Notes
The Charge is £5.00 per session to cover the cost of the room and refreshments. The meetings are essentially for members of the society only, but visitors are welcome to try a session if they would like to see if the portrait group is for them. Just contact the leader below to arrange a date!
For More Information
2023 Programme
Every Monday evening from September 11th until December 11th. |