Portrait Drawing Workshop West Coast N.E.S.T.

Portrait Drawing Workshop

Andrea Fergusson is a visual artist living on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC. She paints mostly portraits and trees, and is inspired by surrealism and nature. She has taught art to children in schools and privately, and hosted adults at Arty Party nights in Tofino. Andrea currently organizes the Life Drawing group in Tofino.

Cost:
$25 per person (materials included)

Basic supplies will be provided. However, if you would like to practice with your personal art supplies we will be using:
-Quality Drawing Paper
-Charcoal and/or Pastels

**Bring a small mirror if you have one

Space is limited! Pre-register by emailing ultramarineworkshops@gmail.com OR coming by the store 11am-4pm.

Minimum registration of 4 participants needed.

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