Painting the light that falls on objects March 31 , 7th & 8th April 2026
Tutor – Rosanna Dean £240 This three-day Easter course explores how light interacts with form, and how an understanding of Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Studio based courses
Painting techniques in oil or acrylic 22 Jan to 12 Mar 2026
Thursdays, 6–9 pm Tutor: Archie Franks Location: Essential School of Painting Fee £240 £300 Discounted New Course limited time offer Continue Reading →
Introduction to Portraiture in Oils – 19 Jan to 23 Mar 2026
Tutor: Georgia Mallin Mondays, 6–9 pm Location: Essential School of Painting Fees: Term fee £380 Art materials included in your Continue Reading →
The ESOP Advanced Painting Course 2025-27 with full time studio & Mon – Wed Tutor time – Apply Now
The ESOP Advanced Painting Course is a full-time, two-year, MA-level programme. Continue Reading →
ESOP Yearlong Courses 2025-26
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 →
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 (10.30-4.30pm)
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 →
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 →
(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 →
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 →