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.

Painting Expressive Portrait Heads: 16 & 17 Aug 2025

Expressive Portraiture: Capturing Likeness with Life Learn how to bring vitality and presence into your portrait work in this dynamic Continue Reading →

Online Course: Drawing and Painting Animals with Melissa Kime – Aug 19-20, 2025

Tutor Name: Melissa Kime Tuesday and Wednesday morning 10-1pm £75 Course Description: This enjoyable and practical online course focuses on Continue Reading →

Painting Personal Projects With Guy Allott: 23 Aug – 13 Sept 2025

4 Saturdays 10:30am – 4:30pm Location: ESOP Main Studio, Wood Green Course Fee: £280 All materials are provided, with the exception of Continue Reading →

Drawing and Painting London’s Animals- 27 & 28 August 2025

Tutor: Melissa Kime Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm daily £130 All materials are provided, with the exception of canvas, which can be Continue Reading →

The Imaginative Landscape with Guy Allott – (Mon- Wed) 8 to 10 Sept 2025

£240 This three-day course invites you to explore Landscape not just as a subject, but as a metaphor, something shaped Continue Reading →

London Gallery Tours and Drawing with Archie Franks – 4th & 5th Sept 2025

2-day gallery experience with artist and tutor Archie Franks – 10.30am to 4.30pm £140 Immerse yourself in the joy of Continue Reading →