Weekend Painting the Land, Sea and Sky with David Caldwell 10- 11 June 2016

Join celebrated landscape & portrait artist David Caldwell for a weekend of painting and drawing the amazing natural beauty of land, Continue Reading →

Drawing Portraits in Pastel with Sandy Moffat OBE RSA: Saturday 18th March 2017 – 10am to 5pm

Portraiture - Working with the model at the Essential School of Painting (2) ©Alison Harper

THIS CLASS IN NOW FULL If you would like to be updated on future classes at the Essential School of Painting Continue Reading →

Evening Class: Painting & Personal Projects with Anthony Daley 22 Feb – 22 Mar 2017

Wednesday Evenings 6pm to 9pm FEE £150 1 PLACE REMAINING     Every wednesday evening, in class  of 6 participants (allows for Continue Reading →

Weekend Courses & Events ~ Jan to Jun 2017

The ESOP Masterclasses, Weekend Courses & Artist Studio Events (…read more…) January to June 2017 Click on blue links for Continue Reading →

Wood Engraving with Anne Desmet RA 4-5 March 2017

Anne Desmet RA 25 Edited (a)

The Essential School of Painting invites you to our debut Wood Engraving class and Anne Desmet’s first class with us. Join Continue Reading →

TheESOP Artists in Studio Series: An Audience with Rebecca Salter RA ~ 11 March 2017

The Essential School of Painting presents a rare opportunity to spend part of the day (10.30-13.30) with Rebecca Salter RA  in Continue Reading →