Collection: Face to Face Classes

Held in small, supportive groups at:

• Romiley (venue to be confirmed) Weekly Tuesdays, term time: daytime sessions (10:00–12:30) for watercolour, available to book one (£27), three (£75) or 6 sessions (£135) Materials can be provided at additional £8 per session.
• Kirkheaton Library, near Huddersfield Weekly Fridays, term time: daytime sessions (10:00–15:00) for watercolour, available to book one (£53), three (£150) or 6 sessions (£270) and acrylic (£50), all materials provided. Materials can be provided at additional £12 per session.
• Beginners are welcome.
  

Experience the charm of landscape painting with Julia’s outdoor classes, held across picturesque Yorkshire and Cheshire locations – including: Mirfield Canal, Selby Abbey, Fountains Abbey, Hill Top near Romiley, Marple Canal, Bramhall and RHS Gardens. Plein-air painting classes offer a unique and enriching experience that goes far beyond the traditional studio setting.

• Session format: select watercolour or acrylic sessions (£45 / £57 with materials), 10:00–15:30, small mixed-ability groups.
• Connect with Nature: Painting outdoors immerses you in the natural world, helping you see and interpret your surroundings more vividly and authentically.
• Improve Observation Skills: You'll learn to capture light, colour, atmosphere, and movement in real time—skills that sharpen your artistic eye and elevate your work.
• Build Confidence: Working in changing conditions challenges you to adapt quickly and trust your instincts, helping you grow as a more spontaneous and resilient artist.
• Inspire Creativity: Nature is unpredictable and endlessly inspiring. From dramatic skies to quiet reflections, plein-air painting encourages fresh, original responses to the world around you.
• Develop Technical Skills: You will gain hands-on experience with composition, perspective, colour mixing, and handling materials efficiently in outdoor conditions.
• Boost Mental Wellbeing: Painting outdoors is not only creatively rewarding but also calming and restorative—a perfect balance of focus and freedom.

Whether you are a beginner or a practicing artist, plein-air classes will challenge and inspire you, transforming the way you see and paint the world.

Julia is a practicing fine art painter based in Romiley, also teaching in West Yorkshire. Trained in Russia and the UK, she has exhibited nationally and internationally, and her passion for expressive landscapes and townscapes shines through her teaching.
How to Book

1. Browse class dates: Plein-air sessions are scheduled regularly from June to July 2025, with new courses in summer 2026. Studio sessions run from Sep – May.
2. Choose your class: Select watercolour or acrylic, with or without materials.
3. Reserve your spot: Private and small-group spaces are limited—early booking is recommended.
4. Enjoy your session: Arrive at the location around 09:30 for setup; be ready for a creative day in studio or outdoors.
   Want to learn more or chat about class options? Contact Julia today to discover the right in-person art class for you.
   Unleash your creativity, build technique, and connect with painting in a vibrant, encouraging setting.