Painting People: The Figure and Portrait – Thurs 14 Jan to 25 Mar 2021

This course will be taught by Alison Harper and visiting artists including National portrait award winner Rosemary Beaton. The course aims to explore the elements of portraiture and figure painting and drawing in both systematic and creative ways. Continue Reading →

Painting Personal Projects: Saturdays 03 Oct 2020 to 03 July 2021 – 10am to 5pm

(FULLY BOOKED) Painting Personal Projects is a programme taught Dan Coombs with the support of Alison Harper. It’s aim is to give students an opportunity to develop their own work whilst receiving guidance and mentoring in a supportive community of artists and is intended to increase confidence, creativity and a sense of direction; helping to provide strategies for establishing and growing a body of work. Continue Reading →

ONLINE: Painting Personal Projects with Dan Coombs Saturdays 25 Apr to 4 July 2020 – 10am to 5pm

Painting Personal Projects is a programme taught Dan Coombs with the support of Alison Harper. It’s aim is to give students an opportunity to develop their own work whilst receiving guidance and mentoring in a supportive community of artists and is intended to increase confidence, creativity and a sense of direction… 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 →

The ESOP Student Exhibition ‘Paint Works’ 12 – 16 July 2017

This July students from our yearlong and short courses have their end of year exhibition and show the work they Continue Reading →

The Essential School of Painting Open Day: April 29th 2017: 12 noon to 4pm

All are welcome. Join us on our Open Day, come see the studios, meet tutors and students, talk to us Continue Reading →

The A-Z of Painting People & Portraits 12 Jan 2017 to 23 Mar 2017

Weekly on Thursdays 10am to 5pm You can book your place on a term by term basis or both terms. Fees Continue Reading →