Forthcoming to Thames-Side Studios Gallery is an exhibition of figurative painting, Figure This! (9 Nov-1 Dec, Preview 8 Nov), organised by painter Elina Cerla. Events will include a life drawing workshop, a conference (30 Nov) and a portrait masterclass. Booking is required for the events. A portrait painting masterclass by Spanish painter Irene Cuadrado Saturday 9 November 2019, 10am-12noon The first chance in the UK to see experienced teacher and painter Irene Cuadrado explain her working process as she paints. Cuadrado will be painting a portrait from life as she answers questions about her approach to working from observation, the palette she is using and the materials she chooses. Bring along a notebook to take notes or a small sketchbook to draw as you watch the artist at work. Participants are encouraged to ask questions as they come up. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/figure-this-2019-events-irene-cuadrado-masterclass For more details go to figurethis2019.com Contact Elina at [email protected] / 07774 30 60 65. Figure This! is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Image: Irene Cuadrado, Figure This!, courtesy Elina Cerla and the artist, 2019