ONLINE COURSE: Painting People: The Figure and Portrait: 12 Jan to 29 Jun 2023

This course aims to explore the elements of portraiture and figure painting and drawing in both systematic and creative ways. Continue Reading →

Open Day at the Essential School of Painting: 7 May 2022 – 12 to 4pm

All are welcome. Venue: Main studio – The Essential School of Painting, Coburg Road, Haringey, London N22 6TZ Join us Continue Reading →

Life Painting with Tim Patrick – Fridays 10am-5pm- March 25th to 8th April 2022

The human figure has been a subject of compelling interest for artists throughout history. Painting the naked figure and the relationships between the model and their surrounds is endlessly fascinating and difficult. In this four week course, students are invited to spend a day painting directly from the model, developing their skills and ideas. Continue Reading →

The Painting Year I: Materials, Methods and Ideas – Mondays 4 Oct 2021 to 11 Jul 2022

The Painting Year I is a practical course which aims to fill in all the gaps you never knew you had in your understanding and practice of painting. It is suitable for beginners (with some experience) to intermediate level in painting. If in doubt contact the school. Continue Reading →

The Painting Year II Wednesdays: 06 Oct 2021 to 29 Jun 2022

The Painting Year II is a practical course for those looking to advance their practice, develop their skills and content whilst being guided by experienced and celebrated painters. Continue Reading →

The Painting Year II Tuesdays: 5 Oct 2021 to 28 Jun 2022

The Painting Year II is a practical course for those looking to advance their practice, develop their skills and content whilst being guided by experienced and celebrated painters. Continue Reading →

Online: THE SPEAKING BODY with Dan Coombs 18-19 Sept 2021

On this two day online class , Dan Coombs will show how to use the figure to communicate emotion and to create an affect in the viewer. We will explore different poses Continue Reading →