studio workshops

My workshops invite you to experience the quiet thrill of creating, of thinking through making.

At the heart of being human is the impulse to observe, to mark, and to communicate. When we make images by direct means, we connect with ourselves and with others in ways than using words.

Designed with beginners in mind, each session introduces a small selection of image-making techniques. But the real focus is on the immediate, physical engagement with materials.

Participants are encouraged to respond instinctively: to draw, paint, or mark with purposeful presence. Together, we will explore the uncanny, the process of creation: a shared act that opens individual perspectives while revealing what we hold in common.

Henry Whysall 6/27/25 Henry Whysall 6/27/25

drawing still life

This session introduces still life through drawing and painting, designed for beginners who want to connect as a group while learning the art of observation and the joy of mark making.

Henry Whysall 6/27/25 Henry Whysall 6/27/25

portrait & self-portrait

This workshop invites you into the fascinating and intimate practice of portraiture. It’s not just about accuracy; it’s about empathy, expression, and discovery.

Henry Whysall 6/26/25 Henry Whysall 6/26/25

abstract art

In this workshop, even as a beginner, you’ll enter a space where thinking and making go hand in hand. Whether drawn from the world around you or from within, your images may surprise you.

Henry Whysall 6/25/25 Henry Whysall 6/25/25

Chinese ink brush drawing

This session introduces participants to the pleasure of working with Chinese ink. It is an elegant and responsive medium explored through both drawing and painting.

View more photos from Henry’s studio workshops on Instagram at @henrywhysallstudio