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.

Studio course: The Painting Year II Tuesdays: 14 Jan to 1st July 2025 (10-5pm)

ONE PLACE REMAINING: 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. Continue Reading →

Approaches to Abstraction with Johanna Melvin: (Alternate Sundays) 19 Jan to 06 July 2025 (10.00-5.00pm)

Join the fortnightly painting course focused on abstract art led by Johanna Melvin. The course covers key painting techniques and encourages both new and experienced artists. Continue Reading →

(Evening Class) Oil Painting for Beginners 23 Apr – 4 Jun 2025

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Wednesdays 6-9pm Venue: ESOP Main Studio, Wood Green, London, N22For google map click here | For What3words here Fee: £280 Continue Reading →

Painting Personal Projects with artists Guy Allott, Joana Galego and Alison Harper: Saturdays 18 Jan to 5 July 2025 (10-5pm)

The Painting Personal Projects programme provides artists with the opportunity to develop their work in a supportive and nurturing environment. Guided by experienced artists, participants will benefit from personal tutorials, engaging group discussions, and a collaborative atmosphere… Continue Reading →

ONLINE: Advanced Painting Personal Projects with Adrian Wiszniewski RSA and Rosanna Dean – Mondays 13 Jan to 7 July 2025

This online course is designed to foster your creative growth within a supportive community. Continue Reading →

(Thurs online course) Painting The Contemporary Figure with Tim Patrick: 16 Jan to 3 Jul 2025 (10-5pm)

This October join us online for this course focused on enhancing portraiture and figurative painting skills under artist Tim Patrick’s guidance, amid a supportive community. Continue Reading →

Online: Developing Your Art Practice – 17 Jan to 4 Jul 2025: Fortnightly on Friday (10.00-17.00hrs)

Tutors: Bob Matthews and Annie Cattrell FRSS RSA Two-term Fee £930 One term fee 485 This class is full. If Continue Reading →

The Painting Year 1, Materials, Methods and Ideas : Fridays 17 Jan to 4 Jul 2025 (10-5pm)

Painting Year 1 course (PY1)is on Materials, Methods and Ideas is a practical course which aims to fill in all the gaps you never knew you had in your understanding and practice of painting. The course is suitable for beginners level ( Continue Reading →