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The Painting Year 1, Materials, Methods and Ideas : Fridays 04 Oct 2024 to 4 Jul 2025 (10-5pm)
Painting Year 1 course (PY1)is on Materials, Methods and Ideas is a practical course which aims to fill in all the gaps you never knew you had in your understanding and practice of painting. The course is suitable for beginners level (
The Painting Personal Projects programme provides artists with the opportunity to develop their work in a supportive and nurturing environment. Guided by experienced artists, participants will benefit from personal tutorials, engaging group discussions, and a collaborative atmosphere…
Painting The Contemporary Figure: Thursdays 03 Oct 2024 to 3 July 2025
This course aims to explore the elements of portraiture and figure painting and drawing in both systematic and creative ways.
Studio course: The Painting Year II Wednesdays: 2nd Oct 2024 to 2nd July 2025 (10-5pm)
The Painting Year II on Wednesdays is a practical course for those looking to advance their practice, develop their skills and content whilst being guided by experienced and celebrated painters…
Studio course: The Painting Year II Tuesdays: 1st Oct 2024 to 1st July 2025 (10-5pm)
ONE PLACE REMAINING: The Painting Year 2 art class offers a practical course tailored for individuals aiming to enhance their skills and content under the guidance of experienced painters.
This 2 year course starts on 23rd September 2024 to 27th June 2026. The course comes with a studio that is accessible throughout the two year including the summer of 2025.
(Summer school) Weekend Course: Wood Engraving with Anne Desmet RA 20-21 July 2024
Join us for a weekend dedicated to Wood Engraving, led by the internationally renowned artist, Anne Desmet.
(Summer School) Figure into Painting with Dan Coombs: 22-26 July 2024 – Mon to Fri 10-5pm
Join us for an enriching five-day, in-studio course, led by the artist Dan Coombs.
Painting People The Figure and Portrait: Thursdays 18 April to 27 Jun 2024
This course aims to explore the elements of portraiture and figure painting and drawing in both systematic and creative ways.
ONLINE: Contemporary Fine Art Practice – 19 April to 28 Jun 2024
The Contemporary Fine Art course is aimed at a broad range of artists and levels of experience and seeks to develop a community where practical and theoretical skills can be explored and established with emphases on making, presenting, talking and thinking about art.