Studio course: The Painting Year II Tuesdays: 30 Sept 2025 to 30 Jun 2026 (10-5pm)

Artist tutors: Guy Allott and Rosanna Dean

The Painting Year 2 art class

offers a practical course tailored for individuals aiming to enhance their skills and content under the guidance of experienced painters. The primary goal is to give your practice fresh impetus, encourage experimentation and foster participation in contemporary painting discourse within a supportive group.


Throughout emphasis is placed on grounding methods and ideas in personal experience.

Whether you are self-taught or have attended art school, and have you a desire to paint but lack the technical and/or intellectual support to do so. This course aims to address these needs by equipping you with the knowledge, practice, and guidance necessary to further develop your painting skills.

Course timetable 2025-26

TermsDates
Sept Term 202530 September – 9 December
Half term 4 November
January Term 202613 January – 24 March
Half term 17 February
April Term 202621 April – 30 June
Half term 26 May
Exhibition DatesTBC

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About The Essential School Of Painting

The Essential School of Painting (ESOP) is an alternative art school based in Wood Green, London, specialising in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists. The ESOP offers exciting, intellectually rigorous courses with the intention of advancing painting. Classes are available for all levels of experience.