Life Drawing Class for Beginners and Improvers

In this two-hour life drawing session designed for beginners and improvers, we create a welcoming and relaxed environment where you can explore figure drawing. Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil to draw the human form or you’re looking to build on some basic skills, this class offers a supportive space to learn and develop. We work from a live model. Gentle instruction is provided throughout.

The focus is on enjoyment and discovery rather than perfection, making it a great place to try life drawing for the first time. There’s no need to bring anything except some enthusiasm and a willingness to ‘have a go’. Materials are provided, and no previous experience is required. Whether you’re curious about drawing the figure or want to improve your observational skills, this session is the perfect opportunity to relax, draw, and learn in a friendly, creative atmosphere.

Life Drawing Class – Tutored

When: Friday 28th November –  2025 – 2pm to 4pm – FULL

DURATION: 2 hours

WHERE: Hassocks. Exact location will be provided during booking enquiry.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Use of an easel, an A2 drawing board, charcoal and A2 Paper

FEE: £25.00

Colour Day – Part 1

Join me for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of colour. You’ll learn how to identify, mix, and balance colours while developing an understanding of tonal values and colour systems.

Through guided exercises, you’ll create your own linear colour scales and a chart demonstrating how to neutralise and adjust hues effectively. Due to the slow drying nature of oil paint (good for colour studies) the exercises will be carried out using oil paints—all equipment and materials are provided.

This session is all about experimenting, mixing, and discovering how colours interact. By the end of the session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to mix and apply accurate and harmonious colours to your own paintings.

10am to 3pm with a break for lunch (bring your own) Adastra Hall, Hassocks

£75 (includes all equipment and materials)

Colour Day

When: Friday 23rd January – FULL

When: Friday 30th January – FULL

DURATION: 10am to 3pm

WHERE: Hassocks

Landscape Painting Class – Outdoor

In this four-hour outdoor painting session, set in the beautiful surroundings around Sussex, we create a relaxed and welcoming space for beginners and improvers to explore landscape painting outdoors. Whether you’re completely new to painting or looking to build on your basic skills, this class offers gentle guidance in a stunning natural setting. This teaching session will be focused on landscape painting techniques. The demonstration will be in oil paints, but Acrylic and Watercolour painters are welcome.

We’ll begin with a short introduction to key concepts such as composition and tonal values to help you get started. Then, with support available throughout, you’ll move on to create your own painting, inspired by your setting.

The focus is on enjoying the process and developing your observational skills, rather than creating a perfect finished piece. You’ll need to bring your own materials, a list of suggested materials and colours will be supplied when enquiring about booking. An easel can be provided or bring your own chair and easel if you prefer to sit. This is a great opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and get creative in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Why not give it a try?

Painting the landscape – Outdoor

WHEN & WHERE: New dates will be posted in th spring of 2026

DURATION: 4 hours

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Loan of an easel

FEE: £45.00

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?: I’ll send you detailed information when you enquire about booking