Online Contemporary Painting Club
Join our 12-week Contemporary Painting Club, where we explore the work of five contemporary painters- Sophie Smorczewski, Dimitra Liogka, Annieo Llaas, Chris Oh and Naudline Pierre
(Cover art by Dimitra Liogka)
Each artist has been chosen for their process of painting and their ability to blend the real with the imagined. Every two weeks we focus on one painter, beginning each session with a group discussion on their themes, materials, and processes, followed by a demonstration and optional questioning.
Each week we will explore the techniques and approaches of the featured artists, helping to broaden your skills in composition, colour, texture, and expressive mark-making to develop your own style. The course concludes with group feedback, giving everyone time to reflect and share progress.
Cost: £240 (£10 an hour, £20 a session)
Up to 25% concession rates are available for people experiencing financial hardship, including low- or no-income households and students who are genuinely in need. If this applies to you, please email us. We operate on trust.
With only 12 places available, the group stays intimate and interactive, ensuring personal guidance and support.
If you’d like, you can attend the class together at someone’s house, but both participants must be enrolled, as the 12-place limit ensures everyone receives feedback time. This is a great opportunity to discover new artists, experiment with painterly techniques, and connect with other creatives.
Ensure you set up a dedicated space beforehand where you can paint freely and get a bit messy if needed.
Dates
21st April – 7-9pm
28th April – 7-9pm
5th May – 7-9pm
12th May – 7-9pm
19th May – 7-9pm
26th May – Half-term break
2st June – 7-9pm
9th June – 7-9pm
16th June – 7-9pm
23rd June – 7-9pm
30th June – 7-9pm
7th July – 7-9pm
14th July – 7-9pm
Cancellation Policy
Our classes are limited to 12 participants to keep them personal and engaging. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible:
Full refund if cancelled 21 days or more before the course starts
50% refund if cancelled 14+ days before
No refunds for cancellations less than 7 days before or after the course has begun
You’re welcome to transfer your place to a friend if you can’t attend. If we ever need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another course.
Materials
Week-by-Week Guidance
Weeks 1 & 2 – Sophie Smorczewski
Demo: oils (but I will also show how you could achieve a similar aesthetic in watercolour)
Options: acrylics, oils, or watercolour
Weeks 3 & 4 – Dimitra Liogka
Demo: watercolour and oils
Options: acrylics, oils, or watercolour
Weeks 5 & 6 – Annieo Llaas
Demo: acrylics and oils (I will also show how to incorporate oil pastels)
Options: acrylics with oil pastels instead of oils if preferred
Weeks 7 & 8 – Chris Oh
Demo: oils on objects
Options: You could use acrylic too
Weeks 9 & 10 – Naudline Pierre
Demo: Acrylic on unprimed fabric
Options: acrylics or oils
Week 11 & 12 - Support in your own practice. Focussing on how to push your practice forward
✨ Join us to explore, experiment, and connect- a welcoming space to deepen your creativity and discover the joy of contemporary painting together.