Portraiture in Painting 2 (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Portraiture in Painting 2 (In Person)

A continuation of Portraiture in Painting 1, to further students’ understanding of painting the portrait.

Course description

Explore various ways to approach the portrait, examine color relationships when mixing palettes, and ultimately how to achieve a convincing likeness. Many class sessions will have a live model present who will pose in more challenging angles, providing students with ample opportunity to hone their approaches and techniques. Through lectures, discussion, instructor-led demonstrations, and peer-to-peer critique sessions, learn to approach painting portraits in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere to support the growth of more advanced skills. / A materials fee of $53 is included in the course tuition.

This course includes an optional gallery tour with the instructor at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing and painting experience required. Portraiture in Painting I or equivalent is required.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • two sheets of 22 x 30" Arches cover white paper
  • one 18 x 24" drawing board (or larger)
  • one 32 oz. container of acrylic gesso
  • gesso brush
  • a roll of white artist's tape
  • one 32 oz. container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits
  • 12 x 16" pad of disposable palette paper
  • cloth rags
  • two metal palette knives in varying shapes and sizes
  • various brushes, natural bristle, from size #4-#20 (mid-range in price brushes are best)
  • Oil paints, 37ml, (recommended: Gamblin 1980 oil paint):
    • alizarin crimson
    • cadmium red medium
    • cadmium yellow light
    • phthalo green
    • titanium white
    • ultramarine blue
    • yellow ochre

Students should expect to spend approximately $250-$275 on supplies in addition to tuition.

What to wear

Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron or smock may come in handy.

Class savings

Register on or before August 10 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$581.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens July 27.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    6:30–9:30 p.m. CT
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Tuesday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Fall 2026
  • Instructor: Sarah Wieben
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSFA 3113 01 FA26

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing and painting experience required. Portraiture in Painting I or equivalent is required.