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.
Alla Prima Portrait Sketching with Patrick Byrnes (September 2026)
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026 - Sunday, 13 September 2026
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 bookAlla Prima Still Life with David Shevlino (October 2026)
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026 - Sunday, 18 October 2026
Tutor: David Shevlino
Cost: £625
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, colour, light and shadow and how to simplify forms.
Click here for more information and to bookPainting the Alla Prima Still Life with Lizet Dingemans (November 2026)
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026 - Sunday, 8 November 2026
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 bookPainting and Drawing the Figure with Lydia Cecil (November 2026)
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 - Saturday, 14 November 2026
Tutor: Lydia Cecil
Cost: £360
In this three-day workshop with Lydia Cecil, you will work on a single drawing or painting from a life model holding a sustained pose. This allows you to learn clear techniques, broken down into stages throughout the course, and build up a structured form with a cohesive colour palette.
Click here for more information and to bookPortrait Painting with Anastasia Pollard (November 2026)
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026 - Saturday, 28 November 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 in Coloured light with Tom Van de Wouwer (December 2026)
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026 - Sunday, 6 December 2026
Tutor: Tom Van de Wouwer
Cost: £480
Ready to explore portrait painting in a new light? Join Tom Van de Wouwer for a workshop painting from a live model under coloured and unconventional lighting, where you’ll develop a deeper understanding of colour, mood, and form through direct alla prima painting.
Click here for more information and to bookPortrait Painting with Luca Indraccolo (December 2026)
Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026 - Saturday, 12 December 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 bookLandscape Painting in Watercolours with Jem Bowden (January 2027)
Date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027 - Saturday, 16 January 2027
Tutor: Jem Bowden
Cost: £480
This four-day workshop with Jem Bowden is thoughtfully structured with the 'serious improver' especially in mind. ‘Beginners’ are welcome, but previous watercolour experience would be helpful, along with a sunny disposition and full willingness to try - and try again! Please Note: This is a STUDIO-BASED workshop, working from reference images.
Click here for more information and to bookPainting the Alla Prima Still Life with Lizet Dingemans (January 2027)
Date: Thursday, 21 January 2027 - Friday, 22 January 2027
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 bookSelf Portraiture from Life with Phoebe Stewart Carter (February 2027)
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2027 - Friday, 19 February 2027
Tutor: Phoebe Stewart Carter
Cost: £360
Join Phoebe Stewart Carter for a three-day self portraiture course, painting entirely from life using a mirror. You’ll explore sight-size drawing, colour mixing, underpainting, layering and brushwork while developing a life-size oil portrait.Suitable for beginners to experienced painters with some basic drawing and painting experience.
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