Exploring Portraiture
Make your own self-portrait using symbols, objects and colours to resemble a face or figure with individual expression inspired by looking at the Victoria Crowe exhibition.
About Exploring Portraiture
| 11th August 2019 | |
| 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm | |
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City Art Centre 2 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DE |
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| This is a free event | |
| Call 01315293993 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Sunday 11 August, 10.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Victoria Crowe often uses symbols and personal objects in her portraiture. Make your own self-portrait using symbols, objects and colours to resemble a face or figure with individual expression inspired by looking at the Victoria Crowe exhibition. These are free drop-in sessions so no need to book - just come along. With Norlyne Rosewarne.
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