Registration opens:
August 19th, 2026

Create a Caricature

Turn Portraits into Playful Exaggerations

Learn how to observe, simplify, and exaggerate facial features as you sketch a realistic portrait that gradually evolves into a caricature capturing your subject’s unique look and personality.

Learn how to combine observation, simplification and exaggeration as you create a caricature of a workshop participant.  You will create a progression of sketches, beginning with a realistic portrait that will gradually evolve into a caricature that captures your subject’s unique appearance and personality. All supplies will be provided.

Best for customers 18+

This program is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

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If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

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