The Artist’s Journey Workshop Series

Self Portrait Workshop

for adults with some artistic skill

This workshop teaches participants how to create an expressive self portrait - a portrait that draws on the inner spirit of the individual rather than producing an exact representation of their physical being. Think Frida Kahlo.

Participants will work with both mirrors and photos and be asked to bring along an array of objects and images that hold personal significance to incorporate in their work. In this workshop we discuss the use of symbol work as a form of self exploration, and other personal elements such as dress, narrative or storytelling. Participants will learn how to bring a reflective element to their portraiture work.

Creating a self portrait can be a particularly cathartic activity to undertake at times of transformation, spiritual growth, grief of loss, life change or other major upheaval; it can reconnect the artist with a deep sense of spirit and self.

All images pictured are self portraits created by the artist.