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The Essential School of Painting provides Art Classes composed of no more than ten students lead by highly experienced and active artists and tutors. All are welcome regardless of ability, we aim to help and encourage your creativity. As our motto is “Animus ad creare” The courage to create.

Painting Expressive Portrait Heads: 16 & 17 Aug 2025

Posted on August 12, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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

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

Posted on July 29, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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

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

Posted on July 27, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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 →

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

Posted on July 26, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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

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

Posted on July 23, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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

Posted in Guy Allott, Landscape Painting, Short Courses 2025-26, Summer courses 2025, The Essential School Of Painting | Tagged #artclasses, #learntopaint, #londonart, #LondonArtSchool, #oilpainting, #theessentialschoolofpainting, Art Classes, The Essential School of Painting

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 →

Posted in Archie Franks, Contemporary Fine Art, Off site courses, Short courses, Short Courses 2025-26, Summer courses 2025, The Essential School Of Painting | Tagged #artclasses, #learntopaint, #londonart, #LondonArtSchool, #theessentialschoolofpainting

Introduction to Portraiture in Oils (Sat-Sun, 9 & 10th Aug 2025)

Posted on July 13, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

Time: 10.30 to 16.30 Tutor: Georgia Mallin Join Georgia on this summer weekend course for an engaging, accessible introduction to Continue Reading →

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Courses available in 2025-2026

Posted on February 24, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

We offer a range of in-studio and online courses, including yearlong programmes taught once a week and ESOP’s renowned two-year Advanced Painting Course (2025–27), which provides each student with a dedicated full-time studio. Continue Reading →

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Approaches to Abstraction with Johanna Melvin: (Alternate Sundays) 19 Jan to 06 July 2025 (10.30-4.30pm)

Posted on January 28, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

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 →

Posted in Abstract, Art Classes, Johanna Melvin, Oil Painting, Studio based courses, The Essential School Of Painting, Yearlong Courses 2024-25 | Tagged #artclasses, #artevent, #learntopaint, #londonart, #LondonArtSchool, #oilpainting, #theessentialschoolofpainting, Art Classes, The Essential School of Painting, TheESOP

(Thurs evenings) Introduction to Portraiture in Oils 30 Jan – 27 Mar 2025 (6-9pm)

Posted on January 26, 2025 by The Essential School Of Painting

Over eight weeks, let Georgia guide you in the captivating world of portraiture as you learn how to capture the human face with confidence and creativity. Continue Reading →

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