Miniature Portrait Nails with Emma Mitchell

Join 2026 Adam Portraiture Award finalist and miniature nail artist Emma Mitchell for an engaging session on the art of painting portraits on press-on nails! 🎉 This workshop is perfect for anyone eager to learn how Emma creates detailed and expressive faces on a tiny, curved surface using gel nail polish.

👀 Watch her process up close, hear her techniques explained step by step, and gain valuable insights to enhance your own practice. The session will primarily be lecture-style, with a couple of opportunities for attendees to try the techniques themselves.

⚠️ Important Details:

• This is a ticketed event with limited capacity. You can purchase your ticket here!
• Accessibility Information: The New Zealand Portrait Gallery is fully accessible, all on one level. An accessible restroom is available at the back of the venue. The gallery features automatic sliding doors and glass doors that can be pushed or pulled for entry. A wheelchair is available for use within the gallery, and low stool seating is provided throughout.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if there's anything we can do to make your visit easier, please feel free to get in touch! 😊