Workshop = £175
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William Bouguereau Workshop
£175.00
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7 in stock
Description
William Bouguereau Master Copy Workshop
16th – 17th August 2025
Saturday and Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
Workshop £175
Workshop Outline
Step into the world of 19th-century academic painting with this immersive weekend workshop, focused on creating a master copy of William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s exquisite Portrait de femme la tête renversée.
This painting is an ideal study for artists looking to deepen their understanding of tonal harmony, subtle form modelling, and delicate transitions—hallmarks of Bouguereau’s refined technique.
Throughout the workshop, we’ll explore his restrained yet sophisticated palette, using a Burnt Umber base for the model’s hair, shadows, and the lights of the face.
Bouguereau’s masterful use of limited pigments—including Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Violet, and Burnt Umber—creates a harmonious balance between warm and cool tones.
You’ll observe how these colours shift and interact depending on their placement, particularly the greenish hues that emerge when Burnt Umber and Yellow are placed next to cooler reds like Alizarin.
What You’ll Learn
Budget-Friendly Materials
You don’t need to break the bank! For this workshop, we’ll be using affordable nylon filbert brushes from Amazon. With a little know-how, you can achieve professional-quality results without expensive tools.
Sight-Size Technique
Learn how to simplify the drawing process using the classical sight-size method—perfect for capturing accurate proportions and making direct comparisons from reference to canvas.
Transfer Methods
Discover how to trace and transfer your drawing onto canvas with precision. This time-saving technique is ideal for focusing your energy on the painting process.
Colour Harmony
Unlock the power of a base hue to unify your entire palette. We’ll explore how Bouguereau used Burnt Umber to create rich, cohesive colour relationships throughout the painting.
Blending Techniques
Master the art of soft edges using nylon filberts. You’ll learn how to blend seamlessly and capture those beautifully subtle transitions that define classical realism.
Discount Off the Portrait Painting Course 25-26
If you’re considering enroling in the Year-Long Academy Portrait Painting Course 25-26, this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to experience our facilities first-hand before committing.
As an added bonus, the cost of the Imprimatura Portrait Workshop will be fully deducted from the Portrait Painting Course when you decide to join. READ MORE
Here are some snapshots from our recent workshop, where students worked on the Pre-Raphaelite Style Workshop. As you can see, the participants achieved impressive results.
Beginners and experienced people are welcome. Understanding is key and nobody gets left behind. Each student will be helped until they grasp the principles of the lesson. Louis will be demonstrating each step in front of the group and on students work if needed.
Louis Smith studied Classical Art in Florence and has exhibited his work in the National Portrait Gallery and Royal Society of Portrait
Materials Included
Organisation is a challenge faced by most beginners. The studio is equiped with work stations so that everything is at hand. The students will be using the same paints and canvas that the teacher uses for demonstration, eliminating a number of problems that students have when they bring their own paints and canvas. Each workstation includes;
- Palette and palette knife
- Medium holder
- Medium and thinners
- Prepared canvas
- Paper towel, cotton wool buds
- Paint – (cadmium yellow, cadmium orange, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, violet, ultramarine, viridian, burnt umber and white).
(Offer does not include brushes – Information on dedicated suppliers shall be provided)
Equipment
The studio is thoughtfully equipped with easels and workstations, providing students with a convenient space to organize their materials and concentrate on their artwork. Balanced lighting enhances the environment, helping to eliminate common challenges when working with a color palette.
The image showcases a workstation, featuring an Alla Prima painting for display purposes only.
