12th & 19th May 2025
Join my modern acrylic painting workshops and explore new techniques in a friendly, creative atmosphere. Perfect for all skill levels, these hands-on sessions provide step-by-step guidance to help you develop your unique style.
Sessions take place at The Newstead Centre on 12th & 19th May 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00.
Entry: £60 per person.
COURSE CODE: AG 150125
Unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of floral art in this hands-on painting course! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, “Flower Painting in Acrylics” will guide you through the techniques needed to bring flowers to life on canvas. From blending bold colours to mastering brushwork, you’ll discover the joy of capturing the beauty of nature in every petal.
⦁ Understand the fundamentals of acrylic painting, including colour mixing, layering, and texture creation.
⦁ Develop the ability to paint flowers using different brush techniques and styles.
⦁ Gain confidence in composing and completing a full floral painting from start to finish.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 170325
Explore the ever-changing beauty of the sky through vibrant colours and bold expression in “Sky Painting in Acrylics.” This contemporary course will teach you how to capture dramatic skies with energy and creativity, avoiding muddy colours while embracing the brilliance of vivid hues. You’ll learn how to paint skies that dazzle with movement and light.
⦁ Learn techniques to maintain vibrant, bold colours in your sky paintings and avoid muddy tones.
⦁ Master expressive brushwork and layering techniques to capture the dynamic movement of clouds and light.
⦁ Develop the skills to create contemporary, stylised sky compositions that reflect your unique artistic voice.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 180425
Dive into the dynamic beauty of “Seascape Painting in Acrylics.” Say goodbye to muddy colours and discover how to make your seascapes burst with energy and light, whether you’re depicting tranquil shores, or dramatic skies.
⦁ Master techniques to maintain vibrant, bold colours in your seascapes and avoid muddy tones.
⦁ Learn expressive brushwork and layering methods to capture the movement and texture of water, sky, and sand.
⦁ Develop the confidence to create dynamic, contemporary seascape compositions that reflect your personal artistic style.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 190425
Dive into the dynamic beauty of “Seascape Painting in Acrylics.” Say goodbye to muddy colours and discover how to make your seascapes burst with energy and light, whether you’re depicting tranquil shores, or dramatic skies.
⦁ Master techniques to maintain vibrant, bold colours in your seascapes and avoid muddy tones.
⦁ Learn expressive brushwork and layering methods to capture the movement and texture of water, sky, and sand.
⦁ Develop the confidence to create dynamic, contemporary seascape compositions that reflect your personal artistic style.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 190525
Experience the magic of Venice at dusk through expressive acrylic painting in this captivating course. You’ll learn to capture the essence, mood, and atmosphere of this iconic city, using vibrant colours and dynamic brushstrokes. With a focus on creating atmospheric compositions, you’ll explore how to paint Venice’s shimmering canals, and architectural beauty in a way that evokes emotion and depth. Perfect for artists who want to create more than just a picture—paint a feeling.
⦁ Master expressive painting techniques to capture the mood and atmosphere of a place in acrylics.
⦁ Learn how to depict light, colour, and reflection to bring Venice at dusk to life with vibrancy and energy.
⦁ Develop the skills to compose atmospheric cityscapes that evoke emotion and tell a story through acrylic painting.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 200625
Discover the vibrant energy and allure of London after dark in this expressive acrylic painting course. “London by Night” will teach you how to capture the city’s iconic landmarks, and shimmering reflections in a style that emphasizes mood, atmosphere, and emotion. Through bold brushstrokes and dynamic colour palettes, you’ll learn to bring the night-time magic of London to life, painting beyond realism to evoke the spirit of the city at night.
⦁ Master expressive techniques to capture the vibrant mood and atmosphere of cityscapes at night using acrylics.
⦁ Learn how to depict artificial light, reflections, and shadows to bring energy to your painting.
⦁ Develop the confidence to compose and paint atmospheric night scenes with a contemporary, bold style.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 210725
Capture the breathtaking beauty of a sunset over the River Thames in this expressive acrylic painting course. “Sunset Over the Thames” will guide you in portraying the vibrant colours and peaceful atmosphere of the river at dusk. Using bold, expressive brushstrokes and dynamic colour techniques, you’ll learn how to create glowing skies, shimmering water reflections, and the iconic skyline with energy and emotion. This course is perfect for artists seeking to convey the mood and essence of London’s famous river at sunset.
⦁ Learn expressive techniques to paint vibrant, atmospheric sunsets over water using acrylics.
⦁ Learn how to create dynamic reflections and subtle lighting transitions in the river and sky.
⦁ Develop the skills to compose expressive landscapes that capture the mood, light, and beauty of sunset over the Thames.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 220825
Explore the rugged beauty of the iconic white cliffs using bold palette knife techniques in this dynamic landscape painting course. “The White Rocks” will teach you how to capture the texture and grandeur of these natural landmarks with expressive strokes and thick layers of acrylic paint. This course focuses on creating powerful, textured compositions that highlight the cliffs’ dramatic form and atmosphere.This course is ideal to experiment with palette knives and create impactful, textured landscapes that capture the essence of nature.
⦁ Create texture and depth using the palette knife technique.
⦁ Learn how to portray the structure and form of the white cliffs using bold, expressive strokes and layering techniques.
⦁ Develop the ability to compose dynamic, textured landscapes that evoke the atmosphere and natural beauty of rocky coastlines.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 230925
Discover the exciting world of painting on glass in this one-of-a-kind landscape painting course. “Landscape Painting on Glass” will teach you how to use glass paints to create stunning, layered compositions on a transparent surface, allowing light to transform your artwork. With a focus on innovative techniques and bold expression, you’ll learn to capture the beauty of natural landscapes in a fresh and contemporary way, blending colours and textures to create luminous, eye-catching works of art.
⦁ Learn specialised techniques for painting on glass, including layering and transparency effects.
⦁ Develop the ability to compose and paint dynamic, expressive landscapes with depth and movement on glass.
⦁ Learn to create texture
This course is perfect for you if you’re looking to push the boundaries of traditional painting and explore new, creative methods to capture nature’s beauty.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 241025
Celebrate the timeless elegance of yellow roses with this vibrant acrylic painting course. “Yellow Roses in Acrylics” will guide you through the process of creating stunning floral compositions, focusing on the beauty of bold colours, and expressive brushwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this course teaches you how to use acrylics to capture the warmth and radiance of yellow roses, bringing life and energy to your canvas.
⦁ Master the techniques of painting roses in acrylics, including blending, layering, sgraffito.
⦁ Learn how to use a vibrant colour palette to capture the brightness and warmth of yellow roses.
⦁ Develop the skills to compose dynamic and balanced floral paintings that capture light, shadow, and texture.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 251125
Embrace the fresh energy of spring in this expressive acrylic painting course, “Spring is in the Air.” This course focuses on capturing the essence and impression of trees during the vibrant spring season, without focusing on intricate details. Through loose brushstrokes, bold colour choices, and dynamic compositions, you’ll learn to evoke the lightness and renewal of spring, allowing the feeling of the season to shine through in your artwork.
• Master expressive painting techniques to depict trees in an abstract style.
• Learn to use vibrant acrylic colours and brushstrokes to convey the mood and atmosphere of spring.
• Develop the ability to capture the essence of nature without focusing on fine details, creating a more abstract and emotive landscape.
This course is perfect for those looking to explore a freer, more spontaneous approach to landscape painting, capturing the energy of the season through abstraction.
Date: TBC
COURSE CODE: AG 261225
Step into the world of abstract art with “Into Abstraction,” a course designed to free your creativity and allow you to explore the joy of creating vibrant, expressive artworks. This course focuses on the use of shapes, forms, and colours to evoke emotion and energy on canvas. Whether you’re new to abstraction or looking to refine your approach, you’ll enjoy the journey of self-expression, experimenting with bold compositions and dynamic colour choices that bring your vision to life.
⦁ Explore the fundamental principles of abstraction, focusing on shapes, forms, and colour theory.
⦁ Learn to create expressive, dynamic compositions that communicate emotion and energy through abstract elements.
⦁ Develop the confidence to embrace creativity without boundaries, enjoying the freedom and joy of the abstract artistic process.
This course invites you to let go of traditional constraints and experience the pure joy of abstract creation!
Date: TBC
