Saturday 23rd May 2026
‘I learnt from [Susannah] in abundance at her Expressive Portrait Workshop!.... Susannah teaches and demonstrates her practice and techniques without trying to stifle your own drawing style. She is very hands on and works with you closely throughout the workshop, encouraging you and offering suggestions for improvement.‘
- Barbara Bennett
This will be a fun, informative and supportive drawing day exploring how structure and freedom can work together. Working from a professional model (in person, not a photograph) we’ll look at:
The essential foundations of head anatomy
Measuring techniques (and when to let go of them)
Tonal expression
Expressive mark-making full of character and energy rather than achieving a purely realistic likeness
Explore different ways of working to find what works for you.
Using monochrome materials - pencil, charcoal and white chalk on coloured paper.
You’ll learn the rules and how not to be ruled by them.
Through live demonstrations, plenty of drawing time, and tailored one-to-one guidance, you’ll develop a clear starting process you can return to. The aim isn’t to copy a formula, but to help you find your way of working.
This workshop is especially helpful if you:
Feel you’ve missed key foundations in drawing
Draw regularly but lack confidence with portraits
Want to loosen up your mark-making
Are a complete beginner looking for a supportive place to start
All materials provided.
Arrival The session is from 10:30am - 4:30pm. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the start time so you can be buzzed in, settle yourself, and get set up ready to begin at the start time.
Bring a packed lunch or go out in Macclesfield.
Before you book, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are younger than 18 please see FAQs.
The session will take place at The Wellbeing Space, a light, calm studio in a beautifully converted mill. The room is airy and thoughtfully designed, with plants, soft lighting, and a variety of seating options.
It’s a space created for wellbeing classes and workshops. It is a quiet place to focus and draw.
The space is accessed via a set of stairs, unfortunately there is no lift access
There are toilets available for use during the session
this is a shoes-off space, so feel free to bring warm socks.
Refreshments - free tea and coffee
Materials - A range of drawing materials will be available to use during the class. These are loaned for the session and must be returned at the end. Your drawings, of course, are yours to keep. You are welcome to bring your own too. Please see the FAQs for more information about what you can and can’t use.
Three minutes walk from Macclesfield Train Station. 22 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly, 11 minutes from Stockport.
Before you book, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions.
Saturday 23rd May 2026
‘I learnt from [Susannah] in abundance at her Expressive Portrait Workshop!.... Susannah teaches and demonstrates her practice and techniques without trying to stifle your own drawing style. She is very hands on and works with you closely throughout the workshop, encouraging you and offering suggestions for improvement.‘
- Barbara Bennett
This will be a fun, informative and supportive drawing day exploring how structure and freedom can work together. Working from a professional model (in person, not a photograph) we’ll look at:
The essential foundations of head anatomy
Measuring techniques (and when to let go of them)
Tonal expression
Expressive mark-making full of character and energy rather than achieving a purely realistic likeness
Explore different ways of working to find what works for you.
Using monochrome materials - pencil, charcoal and white chalk on coloured paper.
You’ll learn the rules and how not to be ruled by them.
Through live demonstrations, plenty of drawing time, and tailored one-to-one guidance, you’ll develop a clear starting process you can return to. The aim isn’t to copy a formula, but to help you find your way of working.
This workshop is especially helpful if you:
Feel you’ve missed key foundations in drawing
Draw regularly but lack confidence with portraits
Want to loosen up your mark-making
Are a complete beginner looking for a supportive place to start
All materials provided.
Arrival The session is from 10:30am - 4:30pm. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the start time so you can be buzzed in, settle yourself, and get set up ready to begin at the start time.
Bring a packed lunch or go out in Macclesfield.
Before you book, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are younger than 18 please see FAQs.
The session will take place at The Wellbeing Space, a light, calm studio in a beautifully converted mill. The room is airy and thoughtfully designed, with plants, soft lighting, and a variety of seating options.
It’s a space created for wellbeing classes and workshops. It is a quiet place to focus and draw.
The space is accessed via a set of stairs, unfortunately there is no lift access
There are toilets available for use during the session
this is a shoes-off space, so feel free to bring warm socks.
Refreshments - free tea and coffee
Materials - A range of drawing materials will be available to use during the class. These are loaned for the session and must be returned at the end. Your drawings, of course, are yours to keep. You are welcome to bring your own too. Please see the FAQs for more information about what you can and can’t use.
Three minutes walk from Macclesfield Train Station. 22 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly, 11 minutes from Stockport.
Before you book, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions.
