Category Archives: Contemporary Fine Art

Painting the Contemporary Figure 2026-27

Posted on August 4, 2026 by The Essential School Of Painting

Painting the Contemporary Figure is a full-year online course dedicated to portraiture and figurative practice Continue Reading →

Painting The Contemporary Figure (online) 15 Jan to 2 Jul 2026

Posted on December 8, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

Tutor: Tim Patrick Online on Thursday 10-5pm Term Fee: £775 – two places available This online course designed to help Continue Reading →

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

Posted on July 20, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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

ESOP Yearlong Courses 2025-26

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Andrew Wamae

We offer a range of in-studio and online courses as part of our yearlong programmes, each taught by highly experienced, professional practising artists. Continue Reading →

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

Posted on January 5, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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)

Posted on December 20, 2024 by The Essential School Of Painting

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)

Posted on December 19, 2024 by The Essential School Of Painting

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

APPLICATIONS OPEN for The ESOP Advanced Painting Course 2024-26 with full time studio & Mon – Wed Tutor time

Posted on June 6, 2024 by The Essential School Of Painting

This 2 year course starts on 23rd September 2024 to 27th June 2026. The course comes with a studio that is accessible throughout the two year including the summer of 2025. Continue Reading →

(Summer School) Figure into Painting with Dan Coombs: 22-26 July 2024 – Mon to Fri 10-5pm

Posted on April 18, 2024 by The Essential School Of Painting

Join us for an enriching five-day, in-studio course, led by the artist Dan Coombs. Continue Reading →

Painting People The Figure and Portrait: Thursdays 18 April to 27 Jun 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by The Essential School Of Painting

This course aims to explore the elements of portraiture and figure painting and drawing in both systematic and creative ways. Continue Reading →