Online Contemporary Painting Club
Join our 10-week Contemporary Painting Club, where we explore the work of five contemporary painters — Anna Ruth, Shaquelle Whyte, Eva Helene Pade, Andrew Cranston, and Michael Armitage.
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: £200 (£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’re on a lower income, please get in touch to discuss concessionary rates, as we aim to make the course accessible to everyone who would like to take part.
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
6th Jan – 7–9pm
13th Jan – 7–9pm
20th Jan – 7–9pm
27th Jan – 7–9pm
3rd Feb – 7–9pm
10th Feb – 7–9pm
17th Feb – Half-term break
24th Feb – 7–9pm
3rd Mar – 7–9pm
10th Mar – 7–9pm
17th Mar – 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 14 days or more before the course starts
50% refund if cancelled 7–13 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 – Anna Ruth
Demo: oils (but I will also show how you could achieve this in watercolour)
Options: acrylics, oils, or watercolour
Weeks 3 & 4 – Shaquelle Whyte
Demo: oil paint
Options: acrylics and/or oils
Weeks 5 & 6 – Eva Helene Pade
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 – Andrew Cranston
Demo: acrylics and oil pastel
Options: Cranston uses pigment and rabbit skin glue (a no for me, but you could try it!)
Weeks 9 & 10 – Michael Armitage
Demo: oils and acrylics (both work, though oils are a bit softer)
Options: acrylics or oils
✨ Join us to explore, experiment, and connect — a welcoming space to deepen your creativity and discover the joy of contemporary painting together.
We are looking to expand this contemporary painting class to include an daytime slot as well — if you’re interested, please email Martha so she can guage interest.