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The ESOP Advanced Painting Course 2025-27 with full time studio
Studio course: The Painting Year II Tuesdays: 14 Jan to 1st July 2025 (10-5pm)
Studio course: The Painting Year II Wednesdays: 1 Oct 2025 to 1 Jul 2026 (10-5pm)
Painting The Contemporary Figure: Thursdays 2 Oct 2025 to 2 July 2026
The Painting Year 1, Materials, Methods and Ideas : Fridays 3 Oct 2025 to 3 Jul 2026 (10-5pm)
(ONLINE) Developing Your Art Practice – alternate Fridays 3 Oct 2025 to 3 July 2026: 10-5pm
Who are we…
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ESOP: 21 Years of Creativity, Innovation, Community and the absolute delight of being artists
For over two decades, the Essential School of Painting (ESOP) has been a place where artists come together to create, experiment, and grow. Founded on the belief that painting is both a discipline and an adventure, ESOP has nurtured a vibrant community of artists, fostering creativity, innovation, and bold artistic inquiry. As we celebrate 21 years, we continue to champion The Courage to Create—empowering artists to push boundaries, refine their practice, and find joy in the lifelong pursuit of making art.
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