Portrait Drawing Demo

Capture lifelike portraits with expert tips from an award-winning artist! Suitable for all levels. Join us today! #PortraitDrawing #ArtDemo

By Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing

Date and time

Sun, Dec 8, 2024 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST

Location

Wallack's Art Supplies and Framing

305 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1X7 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Join Sarah Marie Lacy, an award-winning portrait painter, for a 2 hour portrait drawing demonstration in graphite on white paper. During this demonstration, she’ll discuss the foundations of a good portrait, some anatomy pointers, as well as the basics of understanding light and shadow to bring your portrait to life. You’ll leave this workshop with practical tips you can apply to your portrait drawings immediately. Bring a sketchbook and pencil to draw along and take notes!

Instructor highly encourages students to bring their own materials (If you are missing something, don't worry, we got you!)

Frequently asked questions

Is this class accessible?

Unfortunately, this workshop is held on our second floor classroom that is not accessible. There are two flights of stairs that participants must ascend and descend. We will be offering accessible classes in the near future.

Is there parking?

Wallack's offers customers 30-minute parking. If you are taking a workshop, you must find an alternative like street-parking or public-parking. Street parking is free weekdays after 5:30 PM, and free all day on weekends. There's paid parking lots on weekdays.

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Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing

WHO WE ARE

Wallack’s is one of the oldest art supply stores in Canada and owns one of Canada’s oldest commercial fine art galleries, Wallack Galleries. We are committed to the development of artists in the community and in schools by offering a wide variety of artists materials and products, services and education. Being located centrally in Ottawa and with an amazing online store, you will be able to find something to help make that creative project a reality.

Browse our large selection of products for Artists, Architects, Designers, Sculptors and other creatives
Sign up for a workshop to learn about a new product or learn a new skill
Enroll in a semester long course to perfect a technique
Get quality custom framing for your next show or recently purchased work of art
Ask for help and information from our sales associates, we are artists too

A LONG HISTORY

Wallack’s has been part of the artist community since 1936. We began as a photographic supply store founded by picture enthusiast Sam Wallack. In the mid-1950’s, Wallack’s expanded from the original narrow shop on Bank street into the empty store next to it to offer more selection of art and hobby supplies, as well as more display space for original art.

When his son John Wallack came on board in 1963, the company expanded to include art supplies for an emerging Canadian arts scene. The need for a gallery became apparent and Wallack Galleries was launched in the 1950s. By 1965, the business was organized under different branches: the gallery was for acquisitions and sales, while the art-making and framing needs were supplied by the Wallack’s group of stores.

In 1977, John Wallack moved the existing art material business to 231 Bank Street, which was originally Hartman’s grocery store. He also expanded the fine art gallery to its own location at 203 Bank Street.

In 2024, Michael Wallack, son of John, moved the store to its current location at 305 Bank Street.

For over 80 years, Wallack’s has been committed to supplying creative people with quality products at competitive prices. Wallack’s reputation is built on offering a wide selection of brand name artist materials, service by friendly knowledgeable staff, and quick and efficient delivery across Canada. Educational programming also continues to be a cornerstone of the Wallack's institution, with knowledgeable staff to provide instruction through workshops and events in a diverse range of creative mediums and disciplines.