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What We Offer

Structured courses designed for adult learners who want to develop real skills in painting and drawing

Beginner Watercolour Workshop

Start from scratch with watercolour painting. We cover colour mixing, water control, and the wet-on-wet technique through hands-on guided practice. You'll learn to build landscapes and understand how transparency works with this beautiful medium. Sessions run twice weekly over 8 weeks, giving you time to practice between classes.

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Charcoal Sketching Classes

Strengthen your observational drawing skills using charcoal. We focus on understanding value, tone, and composition through regular practice with live subjects. You'll explore blending techniques and work towards portrait and figure studies. Small groups (maximum 8 participants) ensure you get personalized feedback on your work.

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Acrylic Painting Technique Sessions

Master acrylic's unique properties through focused, technique-driven sessions. Learn layering, colour theory, and how to work with acrylics' fast-drying nature to your advantage. We cover abstract approaches alongside representational painting, so you can discover what resonates with you creatively.

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Life Drawing Evening Meetups

Join our weekly evening sessions focused on drawing the human figure. Whether you're working with charcoal, pencil, or ink, you'll develop accuracy and expressiveness through timed studies and longer poses. It's a great way to build confidence and connect with other artists in a relaxed, supportive environment.

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Contact us to learn about current class schedules, group sizes, and how to register for the course that interests you.

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Watercolour painting workshop in progress Charcoal sketching class with live model Acrylic painting demonstration