WORKSHOP with FRANCIS MARTE –
Portrait Composition
This one day workshop will cover:
1. Choosing your best photos to paint and/or draw.
2. Editing reference photos for an effective composition - Cropping, removing or adding elements and enhancing reference photos.
Students can bring their own reference portrait photos.
The instructor will also guide students on how to prep for realism watercolour painting, and also provide general composition techniques and tips for all mediums. (Images shown are not by this instructor.)

Date: June 21, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Registration: members- $70.00, non-members- $90.00
*registration opens December 1, 2025*
(registration is open to all 18 years of age and over)
Poster: Marte Poster June 2026
Supply List: Marte Supply List June 2026
*Bring your own lunch!*
Register: Online at www.artstrathcona.com PayPal, Visa, MasterCard
For more information, phone 780-449-4443 or email artsoc@telus.net
We are located in the A.J. Ottewell Centre (the Red Barn) 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB.
Registration is not official until payment is received.
If cancelling, $10 will be deducted from refund; however, no refunds on cancellations within one week of workshop. Refunds will be made within one month.