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Ben P Norton: Making Faces - Expressive Portraits in Charcoal

February
27
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February 28, 2026
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
"Eve" by Ben P Norton
"Eve" by Ben P Norton
"Eve" by Ben P Norton

Take your portraiture skills to the next level! This two-day workshop offers artists an immersive experience in portrait drawing with charcoal, guiding them from fundamental techniques to more nuanced approaches. Students will learn to capture likenesses while exploring charcoal's expressive qualities. Participants will leave with an improved understanding of facial anatomy, proportions, shading, and composition—all essential elements for creating realistic and evocative portraits.

Workshop Details

Date:
February
27
-
February 28, 2026
Duration:
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Location:
Tubac School of Fine Art
Type:
In Studio
Medium:
Charcoal
Skill level:
Intermediate
Materials are included.
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Syllabus:
Pricing
Members:
$400.00
Non-Member:
$440.00
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Please note: Space is Limited, advance registration is required. Event closes when space is full.‍ See our visitor guidelines for further information or call 520-398-2371. For all other inquiries, contact Info@tubacarts.org

Instructor Bio

Ben P Norton

Ben P Norton

Ben P Norton is an artist currently based out of Rimrock, AZ. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ben received his BFA from the University of Dayton with a concentration in Painting and a minor in Religious Studies, and he received his MFA in 2-D Art from the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. Over the course of Ben’s career, he has managed and curated commercial galleries, worked on preparation teams for large non-profit galleries, and exhibited and installed artwork for a variety of art fairs and exhibitions (everything from white cube display at the Architectural Digest Home Show in NYC to massive sculptures at the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival). Ben’s work can be found in numerous public and private collections in Arizona and the Midwest. Ben is currently an Associate Professor at Yavapai College, where he teaches courses in Drawing, Painting, and Design in Prescott and the Sedona area.

Take your portraiture skills to the next level! This two-day workshop offers artists an immersive experience in portrait drawing with charcoal, guiding them from fundamental techniques to more nuanced approaches. Students will learn to capture likenesses while exploring charcoal's expressive qualities. Participants will leave with an improved understanding of facial anatomy, proportions, shading, and composition—all essential elements for creating realistic and evocative portraits.

Workshop Details

Date:
February
27
-
February 28, 2026
Duration:
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Location:
Tubac School of Fine Art
Type:
In Studio
Medium:
Charcoal
Skill level:
Intermediate
Materials are included.
Supply List
Syllabus:
Pricing
Members:
$400.00
Non-Member:
$440.00
Register Now
(opens a new window)

Please note: Space is Limited, advance registration is required. Event closes when space is full.‍ See our visitor guidelines for further information or call 520-398-2371. For all other inquiries, contact Info@tubacarts.org

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Instructor Bio

Ben P Norton

Ben P Norton

Ben P Norton is an artist currently based out of Rimrock, AZ. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ben received his BFA from the University of Dayton with a concentration in Painting and a minor in Religious Studies, and he received his MFA in 2-D Art from the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. Over the course of Ben’s career, he has managed and curated commercial galleries, worked on preparation teams for large non-profit galleries, and exhibited and installed artwork for a variety of art fairs and exhibitions (everything from white cube display at the Architectural Digest Home Show in NYC to massive sculptures at the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival). Ben’s work can be found in numerous public and private collections in Arizona and the Midwest. Ben is currently an Associate Professor at Yavapai College, where he teaches courses in Drawing, Painting, and Design in Prescott and the Sedona area.

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Ben P Norton: Making Faces - Expressive Portraits in Charcoal

February
27
-
February 28, 2026
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm

Take your portraiture skills to the next level! This two-day workshop offers artists an immersive experience in portrait drawing with charcoal. Participants will learn the foundations of anatomy and structure, as well as the keys to capturing expression and personality in any subject.

Members:
$400.00
Non-Member:
$440.00
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Ben P Norton: Making Faces - Expressive Portraits in Charcoal
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM
February 28, 2026 4:00 PM
Tubac School of Fine Art
US/Arizona

Take your portraiture skills to the next level! This two-day workshop offers artists an immersive experience in portrait drawing with charcoal. Participants will learn the foundations of anatomy and structure, as well as the keys to capturing expression and personality in any subject.

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