This reference workshop is based on the structure of Bien Contemporary’s portrait painting event. Guests are welcomed into a relaxed gallery-style atmosphere, paired up to observe and paint each other, and guided through face proportions, expressive color choices, and mixed-media techniques. The focus is not perfection: it is connection, personality, and the experience of making something memorable together.
The session works for beginners and experienced creatives alike. Each participant receives materials, guidance during the process, and a finished portrait to take home.
Art and cocktails
Portrait painting, cocktails, and a night of creative connection
Paint someone across the table, discover expressive portrait techniques, and leave with a personal artwork shaped by color, mood, and conversation.
Cocktail or mocktail included
All materials included
30 x 40 cm canvas
Beginner-friendly guided session
12 seats available
About the workshop
Portrait at the gallery
Reference visual from the Bien Contemporary event page.What guests experience
A welcome drink starts the session, followed by a short introduction to face anatomy, proportions, expressive color, and portrait composition. Guests then paint and are painted, with guidance throughout the workshop.
Included in the ticket
Mixed-media materials, a 30 x 40 cm canvas, one cocktail or mocktail, personal tips from the host, and a finished portrait to keep as a memory of the experience.