The Painting Year with Dan Coombs RCA and Guy Allott RCA – Tuesdays, Oct 2nd 2018 – June 25th 2019

The Painting Year is a practical course for those looking to advance their practise, developing their skills and content – Continue Reading →

Contemporary Fine Art Practice with Bob Matthews, Liane Lang and Sam Ainsley – Fridays Apr 26th to June 28th 2019

My Animal Spirit by Dannielle Hodson Lino Print 35x45cms

Introduction: The Contemporary Fine Art course is aimed at a broad range of artists and levels of experience and seeks Continue Reading →

Painting Personal Projects with Alison Harper: Tuesdays, 2 Oct 2018 – 25 June 2019

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. Should you like to discuss alter arrangement or advice on an alternate class please email Continue Reading →

Paint Matters 2018 End of Year Exhibition

Friday 29th June to Tuesday 3rd July – 10am to 6.30pm Opening night 29th June 6pm – 9pm Venue: The Continue Reading →

The ESOP 23.4° End of Year Show 2018

Exhibition dates: 22nd to 26th June 10am to 6.30pm Opening Night Thursday 21st June 6pm to 9pm Venue: Entry: Free Continue Reading →

Drawing from Painting – A Painter’s View with Guy Allott (Museum and Gallery course) 5th to 26th May 2018

Saturdays 10.30am to 4.30pm Part 1 – A Painter’s View The way to learn about paintings is simply to look Continue Reading →

Book Launch & Audience with Sandy Moffat OBE RSA in conversation with Alison Harper

20th APRIL 2018 18:00 to 21:00 Drinks 18:00 -18:30 Entry Fee: Donation (Please feel free to donate any amount, click Continue Reading →

‘The Cutting Edge’ with Johanna Melvin 16 – 17 June 2018

This weekend course allows painters to further explore their own paint management techniques, adding new skills and creating further possibilities for the application Continue Reading →

Artist Adam Dix joins the Essential School of Painting Faculty

The Essential School of Painting is delighted to announce that Adam Dix is joining our faculty. Adam, who’s practice extends Continue Reading →