studio class (In-Person)
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STARTING 14th SEPTEMBER 2026
EARLY BIRD OFFER AVAILABLE UNTIL 10th AUGUST
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SOME PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR JULY / AUGUST COURSES
Courses run in the studio (in-person), Macclesfield
A small class of up to 4 people in the studio
Places are limited so this is a unique opportunity to receive lots of one-to-one tuition and support and be part of a small supportive group
Classes are run on a termly basis (courses 4-10 weeks). Sign up per course.
The classes focus on learning, exploring and developing fundamental skills including: Draughtsmanship through observational drawing or painting using a range of media and working from a variety of subject matter; Techniques such as shading, proportioning/ measuring, reduction drawing, painting techniques, collage, wax resist, mixed media; Exploring line, light, tone, texture, negative space, shape, scale, volume; Using media such as charcoal, pencil, pastel, graphite, watercolour, acrylics, pen and ink (depending on the course); Exploring mark-making, expressive techniques and approaches to loosen things up, abstraction, realism and much more. These classes will help you to learn the underpinning skills and support you to explore your own uniqueness in using them.
Courses
Drawing Landscape
Explore the fundamental elements of landscape drawing, from composition, perspective and scale, to drawing trees, creating spatial depth, expressing light, tone and textural mass and exploring expressive mark-making. Working plein air in the vicinity of the studio and in the studio with a range of drawing media. This course will develop landscape sketching and observational skills to give a good grounding or enhance existing skills to draw or paint outdoors.
For all levels of ability.
Dates: 27th July - 17th August 2026, weekly (4 weeks) class limited to 4 people
Monday afternoon 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3hrs) weekly
£ 280
(Payment by bank transfer on registering)
Drawing materials, paper and refreshments included.
Drawing, Painting, Creativity
This course will give a solid grounding in skills, techniques and creative expression from a range of starting points. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Monday afternoon 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3hrs) weekly. Class limited to 4 people
Dates: 14th September - 19th October 2026 (6 weeks) DRAWING FOCUS Develop sound observational drawing skills and drawing exploration using a range of drawing media.
£ 420 Early bird booking offer available, see below
Dates: 2nd November - 7th December 2026 (6 weeks) PAINTING FOCUS Explore painting techniques, expressive mark-making, colour and visual language to develop sound painting skills working from direct observation of subject matter in acrylic and/or watercolour.
£ 420 Early bird booking offer available, see below
BOOK BOTH COURSES £ 780 (save £60) Early bird booking offer also available, see below
(Payment by bank transfer on registering)
Materials, paper and refreshments included.
Monday Night Drawing Class
Working from observation with a range of drawing media and subject matter to develop sound drawing skills and drawing exploration.
Monday evening 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2hrs) weekly. Class limited to 4 people
Dates: 27th July - 17th August 2026 (4 weeks)
£ 180
Dates: 14th September - 19th October 2026 (6 weeks)
£ 270
Early bird booking offer available, see below
(Payment by bank transfer on registering)
Drawing materials, paper and refreshments included.
Deep Dive Into Expression
In this course explore the joy, depth and dynamics of expressive mark-making through drawing and paint.
Expressive techniques and approaches to loosen up your artwork and freely explore media and subject in exciting and stimulating ways. This course will help you to gain confidence with your mark-making and creative expression. It will harness a more intuitive, instinctive and feeling approach rather than focussing on accuracy, and help you to embrace your creativity with freedom, openness and sensitivity.
Some drawing or painting experience is helpful but not essential. You will work abstractly and loosely from direct observation /interpretation of subject matter.
Tuesday evening 6.15 - 9.15 pm (3hrs) weekly. Class limited to 4 people
Dates: 15th September - 13th October 2026 (5 weeks)
£ 475
Early bird booking offer available, see below
(Payment by bank transfer on registering)
Materials, paper and refreshments included.
Wednesday Night Drawing Class
Working from observation with a range of drawing media and subject matter to develop sound drawing skills and drawing exploration.
Wednesday evening 6.30 - 9 pm (2.5hrs) weekly. Class limited to 4 people
Dates: 29th July - 26th August 2026 (5 weeks)
£ 280
Dates: 16th September - 21st October 2026 (6 weeks)
£ 335
Early bird booking offer available, see below
(Payment by bank transfer on registering)
Drawing materials, paper and refreshments included.
EARLY BIRD OFFER! Book early and save on your course fee
AVAILABLE UNTIL 10th August
Monday Afternoon - 6 weeks (DRAWING FOCUS) Drawing, Painting, Creativity (3 hrs) starts Monday 14 September 2026
£ 370 (save £50)
Monday Afternoon - 12 weeks (BOTH DRAWING & PAINTING COURSES) Drawing, Painting, Creativity (3 hrs) starts Monday 14 Sept 2026 (no class 26 Oct)
£ 690 (save a further £90)
Monday Night Drawing Class - 6 weeks (2 hrs) starts Monday 14 September 2026
£ 220 (save £50)
Tuesday - Deep Dive Into Expression - 5 weeks (3 hrs) starts Tuesday 15 September 2026
£ 415 (save £60)
Wednesday Night Drawing Class - 6 weeks (2.5 hrs) starts Wednesday 16 September 2026
£ 285 (save £50)
AVAILABLE UNTIL 21st September
Monday Afternoon - 6 weeks (PAINTING FOCUS) Drawing, Painting, Creativity (3 hrs) starts Monday 2 November 2026
£ 370 (save £50)
ABOUT THE COURSES
The courses are limited to four people and will take place in the studio in Macclesfield. You can sign up for just one course (4-10 weeks) or you may wish to attend on an ongoing basis to immerse in your practice with the ongoing support.
As such this will be an evolving class and the course content will be tailored accordingly based on the dynamics, learning aspirations and needs of the group, as well as the focus of the particular course. My focus is your creative development and how I can share the knowledge and skills that I have acquired over many years to help you to develop skills and creative self-confidence to grow as an artist.
Suitable for: Adults (Age 19+) No prior creative experience is needed. This class is suitable for all levels of ability, just a keen enthusiasm to learn and explore.
2026
Winter term dates:
Monday (eve) 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan, 2, 9 Feb (6 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Dec (6 weeks) 1.30 - 4 pm (2.5 hours)
Wednesday (eve) 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Dec (6 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Early Spring term dates:
Monday (eve) 23 Feb, 2, 9, 16, 23 March (5 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Wednesday 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 March (5 weeks) 1.30 - 4 pm (2.5 hours)
Wednesday (eve) 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 March (5 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Spring term dates:
Monday 13, 20, 27 April, 4, 11, 18 May (6 weeks) 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3 hours)
Monday (eve) 13, 20, 27 April, 4, 11, 18 May (6 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Wednesday 15, 22, 29 April, 6, 13, 20 May (6 weeks) 1.30 - 4 pm (2.5 hours)
Wednesday (eve) 15, 22, 29 April, 6, 13, 20 May (6 weeks) 6.30 - 9 pm (2.5 hours)
Summer term dates:
Monday 8, 15, 22, 29 June, 6, 13 July (6 weeks) 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3 hours)
Monday (eve) 8, 15, 22, 29 June, 6, 13 July (6 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Wednesday afternoon - not running this time 1.30 - 4 pm (2.5 hours)
Wednesday (eve) 10, 17, 24 June, 1, 8, 15 July (6 weeks) 6.30 - 9 pm (2.5 hours)
Extended Summer term dates:
Monday afternoon 27 July, 3, 10, 17 August (4 weeks) 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3 hours)
Monday (eve) 27 July, 3, 10, 17 August (4 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Wednesday (eve) 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 August (5 weeks) 6.30 - 9 pm (2.5 hours)
Autumn term dates:
Monday afternoon 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19 October (6 weeks) 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3 hours)
Monday (eve) 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19 October (6 weeks) 6.30 - 8.30 pm (2 hours)
Tuesday (eve) 15, 22, 29 September, 6, 13 October (5 weeks) 6 - 9 pm (3 hours)
Wednesday (eve) 16, 23, 30 September, 7, 14, 21 October (6 weeks) 6.30 - 9 pm (2.5 hours)
Monday afternoon 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November, 7 December (6 weeks) 1.30 - 4.30 pm (3 hours)
Monday (eve) tbc
Tuesday (eve) tbc
Wednesday (eve) tbc
Accessibility
The studio is located on the first floor with stair access only. Therefore, unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible. It is advisable to discuss any disability or accessibility needs you may have prior to booking.