Portrait Drawing Workshop with Desiree Crossing | 2026 Emerging Artist
Event Information
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Date
DATE
17 October 2026
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Time
TIME
10AM - 12.30PM -
Location
LOCATION
South Perth Community Hall
59 Sandgate St, South Perth -
Cost
COST
$20 + booking fee -
Hosted by
HOSTED BY
City of South Perth
Join artist Desiree Crossing for a relaxed Saturday morning workshop where you can learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing.
Understand how to see, and draw, accurate facial proportions and how to capture a true likeness in portrait drawing, using academic techniques.
The workshop is perfect for beginners, with all materials provided.
Light refreshments will also be provided - please feel free to bring your own keep cup to make tea/coffee.
Accessibility
This event is wheelchair accessible and accessible toilets are available.
This event is part of the 2026 Emerging Artist: Award, Exhibition and Arts Program brought to you by the City of South Perth. For more information contact us or visit our website.
Arts Program events
2026 Emerging Artist Award Exhibition
See some incredible artwork at the City’s Emerging Artist Award 2026 Exhibition, which opens to the public for viewing and sales from Friday 9 October to Saturday 17 October, 10am - 4pm daily at the South Perth Community Hall.
Oil Painting Workshop with David Ledger | 2026 Emerging Artist
Join us for an inspiring introduction to oil painting and learn foundational techniques including how to mix colours, use mediums, and apply paint with confidence. Perfect for beginners and all materials provided.
Sunday Salon | Making Art Work | 2026 Emerging Artist
We invite our creative arts community to participate in a salon of ideas, where professional and emerging artists, creatives and our community will engage in an open discussion about the intersection of emerging arts practice and profession.
Seniors Afternoon Tea | 2026 Emerging Artist
Enjoy a cuppa and delicious afternoon tea while exploring this years' exhibition and connecting with other art lovers.
Event contact
- Phone 9474 0777
- Email events@southperth.wa.gov.au
