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.

Life Painting with Tim Patrick: Mondays 6-9pm May 16th to Jun 27th 2022

Painting the naked or clothed figure and the relationships and stories between the model and their surrounds is endlessly fascinating and difficult. In this six week course, students are invited to spend a day painting directly from the model… Continue Reading →

Open Day at the Essential School of Painting: 7 May 2022 – 12 to 4pm

All are welcome. Venue: Main studio – The Essential School of Painting, Coburg Road, Haringey, London N22 6TZ Join us Continue Reading →

Life Painting with Tim Patrick – Fridays 10am-5pm- March 25th to 8th April 2022

The human figure has been a subject of compelling interest for artists throughout history. Painting the naked figure and the relationships between the model and their surrounds is endlessly fascinating and difficult. In this four week course, students are invited to spend a day painting directly from the model, developing their skills and ideas. Continue Reading →

Painting Personal Projects: Saturdays 02 Oct 2021 to 02 July 2022

Painting Personal Projects is a programme that aims is to give you an opportunity to develop your own work whilst receiving guidance and mentoring in a supportive community of artists. It is intended to increase confidence, creativity and a sense of direction; helping to provide strategies for establishing and growing a body of work. Continue Reading →

The Painting Year I: Materials, Methods and Ideas – Mondays 4 Oct 2021 to 11 Jul 2022

The Painting Year I is a practical course which aims to fill in all the gaps you never knew you had in your understanding and practice of painting. It is suitable for beginners (with some experience) to intermediate level in painting. If in doubt contact the school. Continue Reading →

ONLINE: The Bigger Picture Post-grad course – Fridays 12 Nov 2021 – 08 July 2022

Join us and have this incredible opportunity to work within a close-knit group of artists for one year; explore individually and as a group and expand your art practice. Continue Reading →

The Painting Year II Wednesdays: 06 Oct 2021 to 29 Jun 2022

The Painting Year II is a practical course for those looking to advance their practice, develop their skills and content whilst being guided by experienced and celebrated painters. Continue Reading →