Upcoming workshops
Short, focussed workshops held by classically-trained artists, teaching drawing in charcoal and chalk and painting in oils. Boost your art with structured, practical and inspirational tuition. Ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced artists.
Coloured Light: Portrait Painting with Tom Van de Wouwer (October 2025)
Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - Friday, 17 October 2025
Tutor: Tom Van de Wouwer
Cost: £480
In this workshop, students will paint portraits from the live model under exotic and sometimes unusual coloured lighting, under the expert guidance of visiting artist Tom Van de Wouwer.
Click here for more information and to bookPainting the Alla Prima Portrait with David Shevlino (October 2025)
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Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 - Saturday, 25 October 2025
Tutor: David Shevlino
Cost: £540
Join David Shevlino and learn about painting alla prima (wet into wet) and the techniques used to create a fresh, direct response to your subjects. You'll learn about composition, value, color, light and shadow and how to simplify forms.
Click here to join the wait listPainting the Alla Prima Still Life with Lizet Dingemans (November 2025)
2 spaces left
Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025 - Sunday, 9 November 2025
Tutor: Lizet Dingemans
Cost: £240
Join tutor and alla prima artist Lizet Dingemans and learn to paint the alla prima still life over two days in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Click here for more information and to bookAlla Prima Limited Palette Portrait Sketching with Patrick Byrnes (Nov 2025)
Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 - Saturday, 15 November 2025
Tutor: Patrick Byrnes
Cost: £580
In this four-day workshop, artists will learn to create alla prima portrait paintings that evince the beauty and humanity of the model with freshness, sensitivity, and lively detail.
Click here for more information and to bookPortrait Painting with Luca Indraccolo (Dec 2025)
Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 - Sunday, 7 December 2025
Tutor: Luca Indraccolo
Cost: £480
This four day workshop with Luca Indraccolo is ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced artists who would like to gain experience in painting the portrait from life in oils.
Click here for more information and to book'Beyond the Head' - Portraiture with Jason Walker (January 2026)
Date: Friday, 9 January 2026 - Sunday, 11 January 2026
Tutor: Jason Walker
Cost: £360
Move beyond painting just the head, and consider the body language, character and clothing as an important part within the language of portraiture.
Click here for more information and to bookPortrait Painting with Anastasia Pollard (January 2026)
Date: Friday, 16 January 2026 - Sunday, 18 January 2026
Tutor: Anastasia Pollard
Cost: £360
Regular BP Portrait award exhibitor Anastasia Pollard will teach you how to paint a portrait, either with a limited 'Zorn' palette or a full colour palette, depending on your goals and level of experience.
Click here for more information and to bookPortrait Painting with Luca Indraccolo (Feb 2026)
Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026 - Sunday, 8 February 2026
Tutor: Luca Indraccolo
Cost: £480
This four day workshop with Luca Indraccolo is ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced artists who would like to gain experience in painting the portrait from life in oils.
Click here for more information and to bookPortrait Painting with Allan Ramsay (Feb 2026)
Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026 - Sunday, 22 February 2026
Tutor: Allan Ramsay
Cost: £480
In this 4 day portrait painting workshop with Allan Ramsay you'll learn the concepts behind drawing and painting the portrait in a friendly, supportive environment.
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