The Essential School of Painting Open Day 2019

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All are welcome. Join us on our Open Day, come see the studio, meet tutors and the team. Talk to us about what course may be suitable for you. Bring some of your artwork if you like for advice on next steps.

A place to relax outside the studio….


Enjoy a glass of wine or coffee with us as we show you what we do and introduce you to our courses for the new academic year.

Venue
The Essential School of Painting,
Collage Artspace 5
Studio 12
Clarendon Yards
Coburg Road
London N22 6TZ

Activities for the day include:

  • Slide show of the previous year at the ESOP
  • Personal advice given on suitable courses
  • Meet the tutors. Meet the team.

If you are unable to come for the open day and would like to discuss options with us please phone us on  0208 279 0904 or 075 820 80067 or email admin@theesop.com

Click image above for directions

A sample of the latest testimonials on the ESOP

My daughter attended the foundation course this last year, passed with flying colors and has been accepted at Chelsea College for BA in Fine Arts on basis of completing and passing this course.
Fantastic school, top quality teaching from some renowned artists and the staff are so helpful and encouraging. Nice human, uninstitutional feel about the school where the individual is cared about and catered for.
Would recommend this school to anyone serious about taking their art to another level.

Dan McGiff – 15 Sept 2019

I have had a very positive experience at the Essential School of Painting, having completed two courses there, and seen my work develop enormously over the last 2 years. The tutors are practising artists and very committed to student learning, classes are small so there is plenty of individual teaching as well as group discussion, and the School has a very welcoming relaxed atmosphere. The teaching has really improved my technical competency in painting methods and materials, as well as a very positive impact on my confidence and creativity. It has been a very good experience as a student to be part of a community of artists on these courses, sharing ideas and experiences. I thoroughly recommend the Essential School of Painting to anyone who is looking for painting courses that are serious about helping students develop their ideas, technical skills and their creativity.

Gwen Ovshinsky – 17 Sept 2019

About Andrew Wamae

Andrew Wamae is the Director and co-founder of the Essential School of Painting (ESOP). He has a deeply held belief in the power of art to transform lives and society, and a particular interest in exploring new models for art education beyond school; championing the twin ideals of excellence and affordability in a highly pressurised sector when university fees are soaring and student/ tutor contact time is at an all time low. Andrew is particularly keen to ensure that the visual arts continue to be supported and thrive well. A creative, innovative and visionary professional, Andrew, in conjunction with his co-founder Alison Harper, has transformed the Essential School of Painting from humble beginnings to an established institution holding from one-day to year-long courses and workshops for all levels of experience; from beginners to postgraduate and professional artists. He has managed to enlist the support of a long list of celebrated artists from multiple fields in the creative industry to teach or lecture at the school or in their studios.