Painting the Contemporary Figure 2026-27
Painting the Contemporary Figure is a full-year online course dedicated to portraiture and figurative practice Continue Reading →
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The Narrative Painting Year | Thursdays 8 October 2026 – 1 July 2027
Artist-Tutors: Melissa Kime and Joana GalegoDay and Time: Thursdays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmLocation: In Studio — Essential School of Painting, Wood Green, 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 →
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 →
ONLINE: The Super-power of a sketch book with Guy Allott: 14 Jan to 25 Mar 2021 -Thursday evenings 6-9pm
The aim of this course is to develop the skills required to produce sketchbooks which are an inspiration, and which contain all the nuts and bolts of experimentation. Continue Reading →
ESOP Online Open Day Dec 30th 2020 – 9am to 9pm
Book yourself an appointment to speak to one of our tutors about the courses, workshops and mentorship at the Essential School of Painting… courses are available from January for Continue Reading →
The Painting Year II – 30 Sept 2020 – 30 Jun 2021 Wednesdays 10-5pm
(FULLY BOOKED) The Painting Year is a practical course for those looking to advance their practise, developing their skills and content whilst being guided by two celebrated artists Dan Coombs RCA and Melissa Kime. 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 →