Capture the beauty and intensity of dramatic sunsets in this engaging 6-week acrylic painting course. Designed for beginners and improvers, this course guides you step-by-step through creating a striking sunset painting from start to finish.
You’ll explore how to build rich, luminous colour layers, achieve glowing light effects, and simplify landscapes into bold, expressive shapes. Along the way, you’ll develop confidence in using acrylics while learning techniques that bring atmosphere and depth to your work.
By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a finished sunset painting and gained skills you can apply to a wide range of landscape and seascape subjects.
Discover the energy and atmosphere of city life in this dynamic 6-week acrylic painting course inspired by contemporary painting techniques. Urban Scenes focuses on painting loose, expressive street scenes while capturing the effects of strong light and shadow.
You’ll learn how to simplify complex urban environments by blocking in bold dark shapes, establishing clear shadow patterns, and gradually building up layers of luminous mid-tones and highlights. Through guided exercises, you’ll explore the powerful contrast between cool, colourful shadows and warm, vibrant light to create depth and atmosphere.
The course also introduces techniques for adding small, lively figures that bring movement and narrative to your paintings—without becoming overly detailed or rigid. Emphasis is placed on confident brushwork, colour harmony, and letting go of unnecessary detail.
Ideal for beginners and improvers looking to loosen their style, this course will help you paint with greater freedom while developing a strong understanding of light, colour, and composition in acrylics.
GARDEN PAINTING COURSE
Working with vivid colours, loose brushwork, and modern composition, you’ll explore how to capture the energy, rhythm, and atmosphere of garden spaces rather than every tiny detail. This course encourages freedom, experimentation, and personal expression—perfect for anyone who wants to paint gardens with confidence, colour, and joy.
Explore a range of acrylic painting techniques designed to help you build strong, expressive images. Using a variety of tools—not just brushes—you’ll experiment with mark-making, layering, texture, and colour to develop confident, dynamic paintings. This course encourages play, discovery, and personal style in a relaxed, supportive environment for adult learners.
Loosen up and paint flowers with energy, colour, and emotion in this expressive acrylic painting workshop. Focusing on bold brushstrokes, intuitive mark-making, and vibrant colour, you’ll learn how to capture the feeling of flowers rather than fine detail. Through live demonstrations and guided practical exercises, you’ll be encouraged to experiment, take creative risks, and develop a freer, more confident painting style. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to break away from realism and enjoy the joy of expressive floral painting.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
Explore expressive painting techniques to capture the essence and energy of flowers rather than fine detail.
Develop confidence in using bold brushstrokes, mark-making, and vibrant colour choices.
Learn how to simplify floral forms and work intuitively with shape and movement.
Experiment with acrylic paint application to create texture and visual interest.
Complete an expressive floral artwork that reflects personal style and creative freedom
Immerse yourself for a full day in the expressive world of acrylic landscape painting. This welcoming, hands-on workshop is open to everyone, whatever your level of experience. Through guided demonstrations and creative exercises, you’ll explore vibrant colour, bold mark-making, and loose, energetic brushwork to create a landscape full of movement and atmosphere. The focus is on expression rather than perfection, giving you the freedom to experiment, build confidence, and enjoy the process of painting.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
Create an expressive landscape painting using vibrant colours and bold mark-making.
Experiment confidently with a range of acrylic painting techniques to build texture and movement.
Simplify a landscape scene into strong shapes and tonal contrasts.
Complete at least one finished acrylic landscape painting within the session.
Demonstrate increased creative confidence and a freer approach to painting.
All art materials are provided, so learners can relax, experiment, and focus fully on the creative process.
Discover the beauty and freedom of floral painting in this immersive 5-week course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, "Contemporary Flowers" acrylic painting course will guide you through the techniques needed to bring flowers to life on canvas. From blending bold colours to mastering brushwork, you'll discover the joy of capturing the beauty of nature in every petal.
Each session focuses on a different aspect of painting flowers in acrylics, helping you develop strong foundations, expressive techniques, and your own artistic style.
Discover the exciting world of semi-abstract painting in this creative 5-week acrylic course designed especially for beginners. You’ll learn how to simplify forms, experiment with colour, and loosen your approach to painting while developing your own artistic voice. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and playful exploration, you’ll move from realistic inspiration to expressive, semi-abstract artworks. This supportive, in-person course is perfect for anyone ready to break free from detail, gain confidence with acrylics, and enjoy a fresh, imaginative way of painting.
Journey through land, sea, and sky in this immersive 5-week acrylic painting course. Learn how to create mood, texture, and vibrant colour as you paint captivating landscapes and seascapes. Perfect for beginners and improvers who want to grow their skills and develop a more expressive, contemporary style. Develop confidence as you learn to create dynamic, atmospheric scenes in a relaxed, friendly studio environment.
Step into the serene beauty of winter and learn how to capture its magic in this inspiring in-person acrylic painting course. Winterscape in Acrylics will guide you through painting snowy landscapes, frosty textures, and atmospheric winter light using expressive, contemporary techniques. You’ll explore how to create depth, contrast, and mood while keeping your colours crisp and vibrant—never muddy.
Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this course offers step-by-step demonstrations, personalised guidance, and plenty of creative freedom. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a stunning winter scene and a set of new skills to elevate your acrylic painting practice.
Join us for a cosy, creative experience and let the peaceful beauty of winter inspire your art!
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