Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your techniques or someone embarking on their creative journey, our courses are designed to inspire and nurture your artistic talent. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, led by experienced and passionate instructors who will guide you through the magic of colours, textures, and compositions.
Painting and print courses are one of our most popular subject areas and there is a huge range of options to choose from. Acrylics, Watercolour, Oil Painting and Mixed media. You will have the opportunity to learn techniques, develop your skills and build your confidence. Learn about other artists, their work and their inspirations. If you are interested in portraiture, landscape, still life or abstract we have courses that will allow you to explore and experiment. There are techniques and brushwork styles to develop and time to think about composition and what makes up a picture.
Beginners courses will help you get started and learn about the equipment, paint or canvasses you might need and our more advanced courses will support you to develop new ideas and build on your skills.
Join one of our painting and print classes or workshops now.
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Courses 2024/25
Watercolours-Beginners (B17C)
Description: This introductory course covers all aspects of watercolour painting and will guide you through various techniques. You will develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to approach different watercolour subjects.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 13 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £101 (Concession: £61)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Intermediates (B15B)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for post-beginner painters looking to take their acrylics to the next level. You will receive guidance, demonstrations and help with your work. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own style of painting.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 13 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 11 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £265 (Concession: £160)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Beginners (B16C)
Description: You will explore colour mixing, how to apply paint, what equipment, paints, brushes and canvases you need. You will learn how to paint landscapes, seascapes and still life, with tutor-led demonstrations, advice and guidance.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Improvers (B72C)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor you will have the opportunity to continue to learn, apply and extend your watercolour skills and techniques to create vibrant and colourful paintings. Develop your painting style with a range of interesting projects.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Mixed Ability (B82A)
Description: A course for beginners wishing to explore the world of watercolours and experienced painters wanting to improve their techniques.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 18:00-20:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £106 (Concession: £66)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Improvers (B13B)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for intermediate acrylic painters who want to produce paintings on a more challenging level. You will receive guidance, demonstrations and help with your work. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own style of painting.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 15 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Wed 13:00-16:00 Duration: 11 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £265 (Concession: £160)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Advanced (B14B)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for experienced acrylic painters who still want to learn new skills and techniques. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own individual style of painting. Come and be inspired.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 15 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 11 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £265 (Concession: £160)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Intermediates (B50C)
Description: This course is designed for intermediate learners looking to improve their watercolour skills and transition into more advanced techniques. Learners will refine their understanding of colour theory, brushwork, and various watercolour methods to create stunning, expressive paintings.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 13:30-16:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Mixed Ability (B69B)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience in this class. Those who are experienced painters can select projects to meet their particular interests. For those who are beginners in oil painting, the tutor will provide step-by-step projects to follow including demonstrations along the way.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 13:30-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £61)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Improvers (B70C)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience by selecting projects which meet their particular interests. The tutor will provide projects covering a wide range of subject matter including portraits, landscapes and still lifes, or learners are welcome to bring along their own projects too.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £101 (Concession: £61)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Advanced (B44C)
Description: This course is ideal for the experienced watercolourist looking to further their skills. It provides ample painting time and plenty of technical advice from the tutor, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MorePrintmaking @ St Paul's (T80C)
Description: Experiment with printmaking. For both aspiring and established printmakers. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre. Please note that the September course is now 5 weeks; there is no session on 18/10/24.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 17 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £130 (Concession: £83)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Mixed Ability (B11B)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor, beginners will be guided through traditional methods of using oil paints, while those with some experience will be encouraged to develop existing skills. Learners will work on individual projects and will develop confidence and ability throughout the term.
Tutor: Jenny Ibrahim Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 17 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 12:45-15:45 Duration: 11 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £265 (Concession: £160)
Find Out MoreAcrylic & Watercolour: Space For Creativity (B75C)
Description: A unique, practical course which offers physical and creative space to develop your painting. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 18 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Weekends Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £98 (Concession: £60)
Find Out MoreDry-Point Etching-Taster Session (B80A)
Description: In drypoint etching, a design is scratched on a plate with a needle, inked up by hand and then run through a printing press-creating unique prints.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 21 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £20 (Concession: £20)
Find Out MoreReduction Lino Printing-Taster Session (B81A)
Description: Reduction lino printing is a method of block printing in which each colour layer is carved into the same lino block
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 22 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £20 (Concession: £20)
Find Out MoreDry-Point Etching-Taster Session (B80B)
Description: In drypoint etching, a design is scratched on a plate with a needle, inked up by hand and then run through a printing press-creating unique prints.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 04 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £20 (Concession: £20)
Find Out MoreReduction Lino Printing-Taster Session (B81B)
Description: Reduction lino printing is a method of block printing in which each colour layer is carved into the same lino block
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 05 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £20 (Concession: £20)
Find Out MoreWatercolour Workshop (B67B)
Description: This one-day workshop will give experienced colourists an increased understanding of watercolours and will enable them to paint more confidently. The tutor will set an appropriate pace to ensure everyone in the group can get the most out of the day. Reference pictures are provided.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 08 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £50 (Concession: £37)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Beginners (B17D)
Description: This introductory course covers all aspects of watercolour painting and will guide you through various techniques. You will develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to approach different watercolour subjects.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 24 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Beginners (B16D)
Description: You will explore colour mixing, how to apply paint, what equipment, paints, brushes and canvases you need. You will learn how to paint landscapes, seascapes and still life, with tutor-led demonstrations, advice and guidance.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £88)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Improvers (B72D)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor you will have the opportunity to continue to learn, apply and extend your watercolour skills and techniques to create vibrant and colourful paintings. Develop your painting style with a range of interesting projects.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £88)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Mixed Ability (B82B)
Description: A course for beginners wishing to explore the world of watercolours and experienced painters wanting to improve their techniques.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 18:00-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £128 (Concession: £80)
Find Out MoreDry-Point Etching (B80C)
Description: In drypoint etching, a design is scratched on a plate with a needle, inked up by hand and then run through a printing press- creating unique prints.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £175 (Concession: £135)
Find Out MoreCollage And Collograph-An Introduction (B74D)
Description: Collage and collograph are a great combination! They are both made by assembling different pieces to create a new, finished work of art with collographs taking colour and texture a step further. In this course, you will use collage and collograph in new and innovative ways.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 26 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Wed 15:15-17:15 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £97 (Concession: £59)
Find Out MoreLino Printing-An Introduction (B81C)
Description: Lino printing is a fascinating printmaking technique. It involves carving a design into a sheet of linoleum, which is then inked and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 26 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £180 (Concession: £140)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Intermediates (B50D)
Description: This course is designed for intermediate learners looking to improve their watercolour skills and transition into more advanced techniques. Learners will refine their understanding of colour theory, brushwork, and various watercolour methods to create stunning, expressive paintings.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 13:30-16:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £89)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Mixed Ability (B69C)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience in this class. Those who are experienced painters can select projects to meet their particular interests. For those who are beginners in oil painting, the tutor will provide step-by-step projects to follow including demonstrations along the way.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 13:30-16:00 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Improvers (B70D)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience by selecting projects which meet their particular interests. The tutor will provide projects covering a wide range of subject matter including portraits, landscapes and still lifes, or learners are welcome to bring along their own projects too.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Advanced (B44D)
Description: This course is ideal for the experienced watercolourist looking to further their skills. It provides ample painting time and plenty of technical advice from the tutor, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £89)
Find Out MorePrintmaking @ St Paul's (T80D)
Description: Experiment with printmaking. For both aspiring and established printmakers. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre. Please note that the September course is now 5 weeks; there is no session on 18/10/24.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £150 (Concession: £95)
Find Out MoreAcrylic & Watercolour: Space For Creativity (B75D)
Description: A unique, practical course which offers physical and creative space to develop your painting. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 01 Mar 2025 (Spring) Times: Weekends Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £98 (Concession: £60)
Find Out MoreOil Painting Workshop-Beginners (B71C)
Description: The one-day oil painting workshop is designed to equip you with all the essentials to begin your journey in this vibrant medium. You will spend the day creating a still life painting, receiving detailed instruction and support from an experienced tutor.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 22 Mar 2025 (Spring) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £50 (Concession: £38)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Improvers (B72E)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor you will have the opportunity to continue to learn, apply and extend your watercolour skills and techniques to create vibrant and colourful paintings. Develop your painting style with a range of interesting projects.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Mixed Ability (B82C)
Description: A course for beginners wishing to explore the world of watercolours and experienced painters wanting to improve their techniques.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 18:00-20:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £106 (Concession: £66)
Find Out MoreLino Printing-An Introduction (B81D)
Description: Lino printing is a fascinating printmaking technique. It involves carving a design into a sheet of linoleum, which is then inked and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £150 (Concession: £107)
Find Out MoreArt In The Outdoors-An Introduction (B74E)
Description: Ever wanted to paint or draw outdoors but were unsure of how to begin? The tutor will demonstrate techniques to suggest the complexities of nature, allowing you to work quickly and manage the changing light and weather.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 15:15-17:15 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £97 (Concession: £59)
Find Out MoreDry-Point Etching (B80D)
Description: In drypoint etching, a design is scratched on a plate with a needle, inked up by hand and then run through a printing press- creating unique prints.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £102)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Intermediates (B50E)
Description: This course is designed for intermediate learners looking to improve their watercolour skills and transition into more advanced techniques. Learners will refine their understanding of colour theory, brushwork, and various watercolour methods to create stunning, expressive paintings.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 13:30-16:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Mixed Ability (B69D)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience in this class. Those who are experienced painters can select projects to meet their particular interests. For those who are beginners in oil painting, the tutor will provide step-by-step projects to follow including demonstrations along the way.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 13:30-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £61)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Improvers (B70E)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience by selecting projects which meet their particular interests. The tutor will provide projects covering a wide range of subject matter including portraits, landscapes and still lifes, or learners are welcome to bring along their own projects too.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £61)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Advanced (B44E)
Description: This course is ideal for the experienced watercolourist looking to further their skills. It provides ample painting time and plenty of technical advice from the tutor, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MorePrintmaking @ St Paul's (T80E)
Description: Experiment with printmaking. For both aspiring and established printmakers. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre. Please note that the September course is now 5 weeks; there is no session on 18/10/24.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £83)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Mixed Ability (B11C)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor, beginners will be guided through traditional methods of using oil paints, while those with some experience will be encouraged to develop existing skills. Learners will work on individual projects and will develop confidence and ability throughout the term.
Tutor: Jenny Ibrahim Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 12:45-15:45 Duration: 12 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £289 (Concession: £174)
Find Out MoreAcrylic & Watercolour: Space For Creativity (B75E)
Description: A unique, practical course which offers physical and creative space to develop your painting. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 26 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Weekends Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £98 (Concession: £60)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Intermediates (B15C)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for post-beginner painters looking to take their acrylics to the next level. You will receive guidance, demonstrations and help with your work. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own style of painting.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 28 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 9 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £271 (Concession: £131)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Beginners (B16E)
Description: You will explore colour mixing, how to apply paint, what equipment, paints, brushes and canvases you need. You will learn how to paint landscapes, seascapes and still life, with tutor-led demonstrations, advice and guidance.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 29 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 4 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £97 (Concession: £59)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Improvers (B13C)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for intermediate acrylic painters who want to produce paintings on a more challenging level. You will receive guidance, demonstrations and help with your work. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own style of painting.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 30 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 13:00-16:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £241 (Concession: £145)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Advanced (B14C)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for experienced acrylic painters who still want to learn new skills and techniques. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own individual style of painting. Come and be inspired.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 30 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £241 (Concession: £145)
Find Out MoreWatercolour Workshop (B67C)
Description: This one-day workshop will give experienced colourists an increased understanding of watercolours and will enable them to paint more confidently. The tutor will set an appropriate pace to ensure everyone in the group can get the most out of the day. Reference pictures are provided.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 17 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £50 (Concession: £37)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Beginners (B17E)
Description: This introductory course covers all aspects of watercolour painting and will guide you through various techniques. You will develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to approach different watercolour subjects.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 02 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Beginners (B16F)
Description: You will explore colour mixing, how to apply paint, what equipment, paints, brushes and canvases you need. You will learn how to paint landscapes, seascapes and still life, with tutor-led demonstrations, advice and guidance.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £88)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Improvers (B72F)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor you will have the opportunity to continue to learn, apply and extend your watercolour skills and techniques to create vibrant and colourful paintings. Develop your painting style with a range of interesting projects.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £145 (Concession: £88)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Mixed Ability (B82D)
Description: A course for beginners wishing to explore the world of watercolours and experienced painters wanting to improve their techniques.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 18:00-20:30 Duration: 7 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £150 (Concession: £95)
Find Out MoreDry-Point Etching (B80E)
Description: In drypoint etching, a design is scratched on a plate with a needle, inked up by hand and then run through a printing press- creating unique prints.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 13:00-16:00 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £175 (Concession: £135)
Find Out MoreLino Printing-An Introduction (B81E)
Description: Lino printing is a fascinating printmaking technique. It involves carving a design into a sheet of linoleum, which is then inked and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 04 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £180 (Concession: £140)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Intermediates (B50F)
Description: This course is designed for intermediate learners looking to improve their watercolour skills and transition into more advanced techniques. Learners will refine their understanding of colour theory, brushwork, and various watercolour methods to create stunning, expressive paintings.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 13:30-16:30 Duration: 7 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £169 (Concession: £102)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Improvers (B70F)
Description: Learners can tailor-make their experience by selecting projects which meet their particular interests. The tutor will provide projects covering a wide range of subject matter including portraits, landscapes and still lifes, or learners are welcome to bring along their own projects too.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 10:00-12:30 Duration: 7 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £141 (Concession: £85)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Advanced (B44F)
Description: This course is ideal for the experienced watercolourist looking to further their skills. It provides ample painting time and plenty of technical advice from the tutor, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 09:30-12:30 Duration: 7 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £169 (Concession: £102)
Find Out MorePrintmaking @ St Paul's (T80F)
Description: Experiment with printmaking. For both aspiring and established printmakers. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre. Please note that the September course is now 5 weeks; there is no session on 18/10/24.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 06 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £150 (Concession: £95)
Find Out MoreLandscapes In Oil Workshop (B71D)
Description: In this one-day workshop, you will develop your landscape painting skills using the picturesque grounds of Stoke Lodge as inspiration. The tutor will provide guidance throughout the day to help you capture the scenery.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £50 (Concession: £38)
Find Out MorePaint With Coffee (B68B)
Description: Unleash your creativity by transforming coffee into art in this unique one-day workshop. Learners will explore the versatile medium of coffee as paint, experimenting with various techniques and styles to create stunning, coffee-inspired artwork.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £50 (Concession: £37)
Find Out MoreAcrylic & Watercolour: Space For Creativity (B75F)
Description: A unique, practical course which offers physical and creative space to develop your painting. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 21 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Weekends Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £98 (Concession: £60)
Find Out MorePrintmaking & Surface Design Summer School @ St Paul's (T80G)
Description: The summer school encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to working on paper and fabric.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 28 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Full time - all week 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £282 (Concession: £175)
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