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These pencil portrait studies show us working to capture structure, tone, and personality. In our Bishop’s Stortford drawing sessions, students learn how to block in key shapes, build tonal value, and express character — all with just pencil and paper.
Whether you’re new to drawing or returning to the basics, our portrait workshops offer a calm space to build confidence and technique at your own pace.
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Paint like Bob Ross Oil Workshop
Join us for a unique, full-day, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to paint a beautiful willow on the lake in oils.

Our second Stortford Art Society Workshop!
If you are NOT already a member of the Stortford Art Society, then you can attend this workshop for FREE!

Painting the Northern Lights in Acrylics.
Painting the Northern Lights is messier than it looks! Have you ever seen them in real life?