Portrait in Oils Painting Workshop Scheduled for January

Local artist Mireille Botros to lead oil painting session in Bradford

A portrait painting workshop using oil paints is set to take place in Bradford this January. The event will be led by oil painter Mireille Botros and is designed to guide participants through the process of creating portraits in oils.

Workshop details

The workshop is scheduled for 23 January 2027, running from 11:00 to 14:30. It will be held at South Square, located on Thornton Road in Bradford (postcode BD13 3LD).

Participants will have the opportunity to learn portraiture techniques under the guidance of Mireille Botros, who aims to simplify the process and help painters focus on expressing character and emotion in their work. The session is open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to intermediate painters.

Facilities and ticket information

• Refreshments will be available during the workshop.
• The onsite café at South Square will be open, serving hot drinks as well as vegetarian and vegan food options.
• Tickets are priced at £50 each and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

Additional local arts events

Bradford continues to host a variety of arts and cultural events. Some upcoming exhibitions and performances include:

• Life Goes On by Ian Beesley at Salts Mill (4 May 2024 – 10 January 2027)
• 20 Flowers For 2025 And Some Bigger Pictures by David Hockney at Salts Mill (29 January 2025 – 3 January 2027)
• Fountains Cafe: Serving Bradford for Fifty Five Years at Bradford Industrial Museum (13 February 2025 – 14 February 2027)
• The Music of ELO with Explosive Light Orchestra at All Saints Church, Bingley (28 November 2026)

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