STUDIO SCHOOL
Over seven weeks you’ll develop a solid understanding of observation, composition, values, colour and brushwork through regular practice, clear guidance and plenty of time to paint in a real studio environment.
Over seven weeks you’ll learn how to:
✓ Observe more accurately
✓ Compose stronger paintings
✓ Understand values and create convincing form
✓ Mix colour with more confidence
✓ Use brushwork more expressively
✓ Approach still life and landscape with a clear process
Sharon (2026)
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or returning after years away, Studio School is designed to meet you where you are.
No formal training is required. What matters more is curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to commit to seven consecutive weeks of regular studio practice. There is no pressure to produce finished work, and no expectation of prior art study.
You might be:
This course may not suit you if you’re looking for a casual drop-in class, watercolour tuition, or a paint-and-sip style experience.
Julie (2026)
Studio School combines demonstrations, practical painting exercises and individual guidance in a relaxed, supportive studio environment.
Each week you’ll build on the previous lesson, developing your understanding through structured exercises before applying what you’ve learnt in your own paintings. Along the way, you’ll receive personalised feedback to help you understand what’s working, identify areas for improvement and develop your own approach to painting.
The course includes:
• Weekly demonstrations and practical exercises
• Individual feedback and guidance throughout each class
• Comprehensive course notes to refer back to at home
• A small class size (maximum of six participants)
• Plenty of time to paint, ask questions and consolidate your learning
Whether you’re completely new to painting or returning after many years, Studio School is designed to provide the structure and support to help you make steady progress over seven weeks.
Anna (2026)
Learning to paint can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to work everything out on your own.
One of the things students consistently tell me they value most is having regular time set aside to paint, a small group to learn alongside, and individual guidance whenever they need it.
Studio School is intentionally limited to six participants so that everyone receives personalised feedback throughout the course.
Jo (2026)
One of the aims of Studio School is to help you develop knowledge that you can continue using long after the course has finished.
While you’ll complete practical exercises and paintings each week, the emphasis is always on understanding the principles behind what you’re doing, so that each lesson becomes something you can apply to future paintings rather than a one-off experience.
Over time, this helps painting feel less like guesswork and more like a process you can understand and enjoy.
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and still and sparkling water provided. BYO lunch and snacks, or The Store Room and The Bakers Duck are an easy walk.
Missed sessions are not recorded; however, the structure of the course allows for independent catching up if needed.