Durham-based artist and illustrator Adair Carroll, a participant in SOHP’s Art & Oral History Incubator, will lead a hands-on portraiture workshop for all skill levels. Bring a selfie, bring a friend! Supplies and refreshments provided. Doodling portraits and drawing illustrations inspired by life, people, places, and music, Adair Carroll sketches on paper then scans to iPad to color—blending imagination with lived experience.
The Self-Portrait Workshop with Adair Carroll is a hands-on art class where participants of all skill levels learn to sketch portraits using their own photos as inspiration. Led by a Durham-based illustrator, this session guides you through the process of translating real-life features onto paper. What to Know: This weekday workshop is held at the Center for the Study of the American South in Chapel Hill. It is best suited for adults and artistic teenagers who can focus for a ninety-minute instruction period. Admission is entirely free, and all drawing supplies and refreshments are provided, so you only need to bring a smartphone selfie to work from. Parking is available in the nearby municipal decks on Rosemary Street, just a short walk from the venue. This is an excellent opportunity to step onto the UNC campus for a quiet, creative midday break. It offers a structured yet relaxed environment to practice a new skill alongside your older kids without having to purchase expensive art supplies.
Do I need to bring my own art supplies to the workshop?
No, all drawing materials and paper are provided for you at the venue, along with light refreshments.
Is this art class suitable for young children?
This workshop is designed for general audiences and is best suited for teenagers and adults who can focus on drawing instruction for an hour and a half.
Where should I park for the event at the Center for the Study of the American South?
You can use the public pay parking lots and decks located along Rosemary Street or Franklin Street, which are a short walk from the center.
