Want to learn the basics of how to draw and paint in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? Suitable for beginners - no previous art experience necessary. Supportive and enthusiastic tutoring from a fully qualified art teacher with many years of art teaching experience. Each workshop features step-by-step demonstrations, printed handouts to take home, exercises to practise your techniques, and a finished artwork. Materials, aprons and refreshments included.

Here is my class schedule for Jan - June 2020. You can come to as many or as few classes as you wish. Some topics are repeated on two dates, so you have a choice of Fri or Sat. All are bookable on eventbrite :

17 or 18 Jan - Drawing using charcoal and chalk

31 Jan or 1 Feb - Snowdrops and crocuses using watercolour

14 and 15 Feb - Introduction to pottery

28 Feb - Still life

29 Feb - Space

13 or 14 March - Daffodils in pastel and watercolour

27 or 28 March - Chinese brush painting

17 April - Introduction to observational drawing

18 April - Reflections

1 May - Creative designs and patterns based on leaves

2 May - Introduction to linoprinting

15 or 16 May - Fish (koi carp in watercolour)

29 May - Line and wash (ink with watercolour wash)

30 May - How to draw folds and crumples in fabric

5 or 6 June - Landscapes (acrylic paint on canvas)

12 or 13 June - Portraits (how to add shadows and blend skin tones)

26 June - Robins (watercolour) and kingfishers (pastels)

27 June - Drawing with fine-liners