Studio Classes

6 full days course (if you can't make all sessions, why not to join 3 full days or just one class of your choice)

Sep, Oct@ Kirkheaton Library  (10.00 -15.00)

Free parking. Free teas and coffees through the day, just bring your own lunch

CANCELLATION POLICY 

Cancellations are subject to a one off £20.00 administration charge to cover processing costs, website booking fees, and card payment fees. For cancellations within one week of the course date, no refunds can be given. In the unlikely event of a course being cancelled, moved or rearranged you will be offered a refund of your payment or an alternative course. The organiser will not be held responsible for any extra costs arising out of the cancellation of a course.

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Sep-Nov 2025 and Nov-Dec 2025

Subjects to be confirmed shortly

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Apr-May 2025 

Explore breath taking sea views and crashing waves while mastering watercolour techniques. Unleash your creativity with vibrant colours, captivating designs, and stunning water effects in these inspiring, refreshing art sessions.

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WATERCOLOUR/ ACRYLIC

Have you been mystified by the magic of watercolour or acrylic painting and often felt it is too unreachable to be explored on your own? Join one of the DAY courses and discover your passion for colour, develop truly unique brush marks and enjoy an amazing feeling of painting in this awe-inspiring medium! 

Each session will start from the specially designed exercises to support your learning, leading to independent practical work. There will be ongoing referencing to inspiring practitioners and a discussion of their methods. Reference material and handouts will provided for visual support.

These sessions will be very informative and should benefit painters with little or extensive experience. If you are new to painting, all the materials and equipment will be explained during the first session. 

Equipment you will need (Watercolour): paper for trying the colours/ colour mixing samples, watercolour paper A3 size, a board, a range of watercolour brushes, including a mop brush if possible, watercolour paints (Julia will be using St Petersburg White Nights blocks, they are her favourite), palette or big white plate, water pot, kitchen towel, pencil, eraser.  

Equipment you will need (Acrylic): paper for trying the colours/ colour mixing samples, paper/ board/ canvas you will be painting on - approximately A3 or 40 x 50cm, acrylic brushes, paints – Julia will be using System 3 Acrylic (key colours are White, Black, Cadmium Yellow, Ochre, Crimson, Deep Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Emerald Green), easel, water pot, palette or big white plate, kitchen towel, palette knives, apron. 

Easels and boards can be provided for free, please let me know if you would like to borrow it.  

1 day class:

MAR 2026 @ PENISTON ART WEEK

Where: Penistone Leisure Centre, Thurlstone Road, Penistone, S36 9EF

Discover the magic of J.M.W. Turner’s watercolour techniques in this practical workshop during PENISTON ART WEEK. Experiment with brushes and sponges to create vibrant landscapes, mastering colour, composition, and dramatic effects. Unleash your creativity!
Bring your materials or they can be provided. See the list of equipment below, under Equipment for Watercolour.