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Painting the River with John Myers 9 – 13 July 2018 (Mon-Fri)

For the 4th year running join us on the highly demanded course drawing and painting the ever-changing scenery of the…

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TheESOP Fund Raiser and Art Auction held 2nd June 2018

Map of Tenderness (I am scared) by Sam Ainsley Screenprint No. 6 of 50 The Essential School of Painting would…

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The ESOP Fundraiser and Art Auction June 2018

TheESOP, through various methods, is aiming to raise £100,000 to help us secure our future and to continue our mission…

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Drawing from Painting – A Painter’s View with Guy Allott (Museum and Gallery course) 5th to 26th May 2018

Saturdays 10.30am to 4.30pm Part 1 – A Painter’s View Castlerigg by Guy AllottOil on LInen The way to learn…

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Book Launch & Audience with Sandy Moffat OBE RSA in conversation with Alison Harper

20th APRIL 2018 18:00 to 21:00 Drinks 18:00 -18:30 Entry Fee: Donation (Please feel free to donate any amount, click…

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‘The Cutting Edge’ with Johanna Melvin 16 – 17 June 2018

This weekend course allows painters to further explore their own paint management techniques, adding new skills and creating further possibilities for the application…

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Artist Adam Dix joins the Essential School of Painting Faculty

The Essential School of Painting is delighted to announce that Adam Dix is joining our faculty. Adam, who’s practice extends…

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“The Re-imagined Figure” with Dan Coombs Sat/Sun 28- 29 April 2018

Dan Coombs Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm Fee £200 – This class is limited to 12 participants only, book…

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Painting: Methods & Materials / beginners to intermediate level with Adam Dix – 22 Jan to 19 Mar 2018

Monday evenings 18.00 to 21.00 (Half term 12 Feb 2018) Adam Dix Welcome to our Monday evening Painting Group with Adam…

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Saturday Painting Group with Dan Coombs: Saturdays 13 Jan to 10 Mar 2018

The Picnic 2009 by Dan Coombs Welcome to our Saturday Painting Group with Dan Coombs. An eight weeks course that gives…

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DRAWING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX: A Contemporary Drawing Year – Fridays, 12 Jan 2018 to 6 July 2018

Drawing outside the box is taught by Jessica Voorsanger with Liane Lang, Jessie Brennan & visiting lectures by Margarita Gluzberg, Mary Doyle and…

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The Essential School of Painting Christmas Fair – December 2, 2018

On Saturday 2nd December we hold our first ever Christmas Fayre. Come join us for this festive fair celebrating all…