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.
We also run regular online sessions - see here for the schedule
Date:Tuesday October 11, 2022 - Friday October 14, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Cost: £480
Join artist Tom Van de Wouwer for a four-day portrait painting under coloured light workshop! Explore exciting theatre style lighting and colour while painting from the live model.
Date:Wednesday October 19, 2022 - Friday October 21, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Cost: £360
Want to take your drawing skills to the next level? Join tutor Lydia Cecil on this three-day charcoal and chalk figure drawing course at Raw Umber Studios.
Date:Wednesday November 2, 2022 - Saturday November 5, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
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.
Date:Friday November 11, 2022 - Monday November 14, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Cost: £675
In this workshop led by Nicholas O'Leary, you will move beyond copying the live model in front of you, and instead start to think more deeply about design and composition. The model will become an inspiration to work from, rather than an object to slavishly duplicate.
Date:Saturday November 26, 2022 - Sunday November 27, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Cost: £200
You can expect to come away from this course with two finished drawings and a wealth of knowledge. Under Lizet’s guidance, you will gain the confidence and knowledge you need to carry on your journey as an artist.
Date:Friday December 9, 2022 - Monday December 12, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Cost: £675
In this workshop, figurative oil painter Martin Campos will be teaching his methods on depicting the powerful felt quality of the human form.
Date:Friday December 16, 2022 - Sunday December 18, 2022
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Cost: £300
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.
Date:Saturday April 29, 2023 - Sunday April 30, 2023
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Tutor: Scott Eaton
Cost: £300
This intensive weekend course is designed to teach artists fundamental and advanced anatomy and how this knowledge can be applied to drawing, sculpture, illustration, character design, modelling, rigging, or animation.
Date:Monday June 12, 2023 - Thursday June 15, 2023
Venue:Raw Umber Studios
Tutor: David Shevlino
Cost: £550
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.