fine art classes & workshops
we offer fine art classes for adults and children in small groups, allowing for lots of 121 tuition and a calm, inspiring atmosphere.
We are able to be flexible with our scheduling and operate monday-saturday, so if there’s a workshop you and some friends would like to do, on a day/date other than what we have listed, do get in touch.
All basic materials are provided and children’s classes have a 1:4 adult:child ratio.
You can find our summer 2024 schedule for adults & children below, as well as our adults’ autumn 2024 programme further down.
Secure booking through our online booking system. You can see the at-a-glance summary of all classes available to book to the right, otherwise scroll down for more information on each class, plus booking links.
summer 2024
autumn 2024
for children (coming soon)
at-a-glance booking
upcoming courses & workshops for adults
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drawing & painting: open sessions
Book in advance but no commitment to a full course. Informal tuition, ideal for working on a project with some guidance.
Basic materials provided (student-quality pencil, charcoal, acrylics and oils plus brushes - no watercolours. Students to provide canvases and mediums).
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome.
Mondays, 1400-1600: 3/6, 10/6, 17/6, 24/6, 1/7, 8/7
Tuesdays, 1400-1600: 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7
Max. 6 students
£25/session
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three-hour workshops: landscape sketching
En plein air and studio based. Learn composition, sketching notes, style and materials.
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: portraiture 101
Learn the basics of portraiture in graphite and charcoal. Composition, working from life vs a photograph, proportions, chiaroscuro, materials.
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: still life 101
Learn the basics of still life in a variety of media. Composition, proportions, chiaroscuro, introducing colour, materials.
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
upcoming children’s classes
Two-hour classes for 7-11 year olds
Fun art class in a range of media. Each class will focus on a theme.
All materials provided. 1:4 adult:child ratio.
Class is broken up into small chunks with breaks. Please bring waterproofs & wellies as we will have at least one break outside!
Bring a water bottle, (nut-free) snack and wear old clothes.
Full day workshops (10am-3pm) for 7-11 year olds
Fun day-long art workshop in a range of media. Each day will focus on a theme.
All materials provided. 1:4 adult:child ratio.
The day is broken up into small chunks with breaks and a nature walk at lunchtime. Please bring waterproofs & wellies!
Bring a water bottle, (nut-free) snack & packed lunch and wear old clothes.
Full day workshops (10am-3pm) for 12-16 year olds
Fun day-long art workshop in a range of media. Each day will focus on a theme.
All materials provided. 1:8 adult:child ratio.
The day is broken up into small chunks with breaks and a nature walk at lunchtime. Please bring waterproofs & wellies!
Bring a water bottle, (nut-free) snack & packed lunch and wear old clothes.
upcoming courses & workshops for adults
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10-week course: foundations of painting
Mondays, 1400-1600
Starts Monday 9/9
No classes over half-term
Focus on oils and acrylics
All basic materials provided. No prior experience necessary.
Min. 4 students required to run the course. Max. 6 students.
£400
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open sessions: drawing & painting
Book in advance but no commitment to a full course. Informal tuition, ideal for working on a project with some guidance.
Basic materials provided (student-quality pencil, charcoal, acrylics and oils plus brushes - no watercolours. Students to provide canvases and mediums).
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome.
Tuesdays, 1400-1600, starting 10/9
Other days available where interest allows.
Max. 6 students
£25/session
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10-week course: foundations of drawing
Fridays, 1030-1230
Starts Friday 13/9
No classes over half-term
Focus on pencil & charcoal
All basic materials provided. No prior experience necessary.
Min. 4 students required to run the course. Max. 6 students.
£400
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three-hour workshops: free up your painting
Learn how to paint expressively and alla prima (wet-on-wet). Challenge yourself and free up your painting style! A fun session where all expectations are left at the door.
For painters who have some experience already. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: landscape sketching
Dates to follow.
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: portraiture 101
Dates to follow.
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: still life 101
Dates to follow.
No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: colour theory in practice
Learn the basics of colour theory and how to apply it across coloured pencils, pastels and paint.
All levels welcome. All materials provided. This course costs slightly more due to the cost of the materials involved. You also get to take home reference materials including a colour wheel.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: portraiture in oils
Take your portraiture to the next level in oils.
Basic prior experience of portraiture or still life drawing required. All materials provided.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 8 students.
£65/workshop
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three-hour workshops: iPad digital drawing
Learn how to draw on your iPad using your Apple Pencil and Procreate.
Materials required: Apple Pencil, compatible iPad, charging cable, Procreate app downloaded and set up.
Min. 4 students needed to run the workshop. Max. 6 students.
£50/workshop