The ESOP Advanced Painting Course 2021-23 F/T studio Mon – Wed Tutor time

We call for sixteen painters, from as diverse a range of backgrounds as possible, and of any age, to apply for the new Advanced Painting Course at ESOP. The course will take place across a two-year cycle. Successful candidates will be provided with a studio space and materials within the ESOP studio located in Wood Green, London. Continue Reading →

Online: THE SPEAKING BODY with Dan Coombs 18-19 Sept 2021

On this two day online class , Dan Coombs will show how to use the figure to communicate emotion and to create an affect in the viewer. We will explore different poses Continue Reading →

ONLINE: Intuitive Abstract Painting: Exploring process and narrative with Alexander James Pollard and Johanna Melvin: Sundays 18 Apr – 27 June 2021

Prepare yourself for full immersive days incorporating experimentation, playfulness, technical guidance and discussion designed to develop you as an abstract painter. Continue Reading →

ONLINE: Contemporary Fine Art Practice with Bob Matthews, Liane Lang and Jost Münster – 24 Apr to 3 July 2020

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The Contemporary Fine Art course is aimed at a broad range of artists and levels of experience and seeks to develop a community where practical and theoretical skills can be explored and established with emphases on making, presenting, talking and thinking about art. Continue Reading →

Online ART Mentoring

Our online mentoring programme is aimed at meeting the specific needs of the participant and they range from professional artists to amateurs. Our mentoring can be addressed at the general development of the artist or project orientated where the participant is looking to achieve a specific goal like an exhibition or preparation of a portfolio for entrance application to a main stream art college at BA or MA level. We tailor each session to the specific needs of the participants. Continue Reading →

Weaving the Thread: Painting and the Imagination with Adrian Wiszniewski RSA

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(This course has been postponed due to ongoing pandemic) Weaving the Thread is a painting and drawing course taught by Adrian Wiszniewski RSA at the Essential School of Painting over one weekend. It’s aim, using planned exercises, is to help access the resources of our imagination; giving us imagery and ideas for our artwork. Continue Reading →