This workshop is a departure from traditional portraiture. We will move beyond capturing likeness, focusing instead on conveying emotion, energy, and personal expression.

We begin with chalk, sketching faces in a loose, intuitive way—releasing concerns for perfect proportions. From there, we explore colour as pure feeling. Using paint and spatulas, we’ll build energetic layers, allowing the portrait to emerge through movement, texture, and instinct.

Guided by mood rather than rules, we'll let colour lead the process. Faces will speak through bold contrasts, gestural marks, and vibrant imperfections.

Open to all levels, this session is an invitation to explore the human face with freedom, celebrating expression over accuracy in a supportive, creative space.

About the instructor:
Lucca Rodriguez is a multidisciplinary artist based in Queenstown, New Zealand. With a background in visual arts, music, and performance, Lucca’s work explores themes of memory, emotion, and the passage of time—often embracing raw textures, imperfections, and the beauty of human expression. Through workshops and community engagement, Lucca encourages others to reconnect with their creative voice in an intuitive and meaningful way.

No experience in painting or dance is needed—just a willingness to move, play, and create!
All ages are welcome; only those above 18 YO will be served wine.

Time: 1-4pm, Sun, 1 Feb 2026

This session includes:
A glass of Nockie’s Palette wine (or a non-alcohol drink)
Gorgeous garden vistas
Art Instruction
Drawing and painting materials

Please contact our cellar door at 0204 077 0441 / cellardoor@nockiespalette.com to reserve a seat.