Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or returning to art after a long break, our drawing and painting classes are designed to be welcoming, supportive and beginner-friendly. We start from where you are, helping you build confidence gradually and enjoy the process of making art again. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not creative enough,” our drawing and painting courses are here to prove otherwise.
Drawing and painting aren’t just about learning techniques—they can have a real impact on your wellbeing. Taking time to observe, sketch, mix colours and experiment can be calming and absorbing, offering space to slow down and focus. Many people find that making art helps reduce stress, boosts confidence and supports mental health. “I stopped drawing when I was 12, but picked it up again years later. I’ve learned so much and felt really supported. Now I even sketch to visualise characters in the stories I write.”
Across our drawing and painting courses, you can develop essential skills such as observational drawing, portrait and life drawing, colour mixing, composition and a range of painting techniques, including abstract approaches. We explore different materials and styles in a friendly, encouraging environment, helping you grow creatively at your own pace.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
Learn to draw and paint portraits from clothed models, drawings, and photos. Ideal for those interested in portraiture techniques.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
A practical introduction to abstract art, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
This course will give you a broad introduction to the uses and theories of colour and a range of materials, including paint, collage and pastels.
Use simple, fun techniques, and gain skills and confidence in a range of materials while developing a personal style.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
Learn watercolour techniques combining colour with Pen and Ink, using glazes and resist, dry brush, dip pen and wet into wet.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
Learn to draw and paint portraits from clothed models, drawings, and photos. Ideal for those interested in portraiture techniques.
This course covers Watercolour techniques combining colour with Pen and Ink, using glazes and resist, dry brush, dip pen and wet into wet.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
A practical introduction to abstract art, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
This course will give you a broad introduction to the uses and theories of colour and a range of materials, including paint, collage and pastels.
Use simple, fun techniques, and gain skills and confidence in a range of materials while developing a personal style.
This course covers Watercolour techniques, colour composition, using glazes and resists.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
Explore watercolour techniques, colour composition, using glazes and resists.
Learn watercolour techniques combining colour with Pen and Ink, using glazes and resist, dry brush, dip pen and wet into wet.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
Learn drawing and painting at various locations across London, including parks, museums, and stations.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
This course covers Watercolour techniques combining colour with Pen and Ink, using glazes and resist, dry brush, dip pen and wet into wet.
Learn to draw and paint portraits from clothed models, drawings, and photos. Ideal for those interested in portraiture techniques.
A practical introduction to abstract art, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
This beginners' course is for anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills in a friendly and accessible atmosphere.
Exploring colour through different media
Use simple, fun techniques, and gain skills and confidence in a range of materials while developing a personal style.
This course covers Watercolour techniques, colour composition, using glazes and resists.
This course covers Watercolour techniques with line in coloured inks, colour composition and movement through line and colour.
This one-day workshop introduces the practice of urban sketching: drawing directly from observation to record places, spaces and the everyday life of the city.
Learn to draw realistically using the sight size method!
A friendly and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. It is designed especially for absolute beginner.