Looking for Some Summer Inspiration: Check out our Summer Schools 2025
Looking for some summer inspiration, check out our Summer Schools courses. We have a wide selection of courses to keep you occupied in July, August and September 2025.
July Summer Schools:
Drawing Figures In Mixed Media: Intermediates & Advanced Summer School – Figure drawing is a timeless art form, practised for centuries. It involves capturing the essence of the human form using various techniques and materials.
3 days, Mon-Wed 14-16 July 10am -1pm with Bill B31C
Creative Writing Group – An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly environment.
1 day, Wed 16 July 1pm-3.30pm with Carolyn L40L
Space For Creativity: Summer School – This 4-day summer school provides creative space and individual tutor support. Suitable for those with significant experience.
4 days, Mon-Thu, 21-24 July 10am -4pm with Laurel B75G
Drawing Outdoors With Mixed Media: Intermediates Summer School – Capture the essence and beauty of natural landscapes and develop the skills and confidence to take your art outdoors in the beautiful grounds of Stoke Lodge.
3 days, Mon-Wed 21-23 July 10am -1pm with Bill B30C
August Summer Schools:
Oil Painting Improvers: Summer School 2025 – A summer school designed for oil painters with some experience who wish to develop their own individual projects, guided by an expert tutor.
3 days, Wed, Thu & Fri 6/7/8 August 10am-12.30pm with Warren B70G
High Summer Sewing Workshop – One-day sewing workshop for those wishing to complete a project.
1 day, Fri 8 August 10am-3pm with Marilyn T77G
1 day, Fri 15 August 10am-3pm with Marilyn T77H
I Wish I Could Draw People! Beginners & Intermediates Summer School – Learning to draw people is an exciting and rewarding challenge. This workshop will demystify the process and help you develop your skills.
2 days Tue & Wed 26/27 August 10am-1pm with Bill B39D
September Summer Schools:
Exploring Mixed Media-Summer School
A hands-on mixed media art workshop for all levels.
2 days, Wed & Thu 3/4 September 10am-4pm with Mary P44L
Painting & Drawing Clinic: Help With Your Current Project
Workshop for painters and drawers looking for personalised assistance, helpful tips, and encouragement.
1 session Tue 2 Sept 9.30am-12.30pm with Mary P44G
1 session Tue 2 Sept 1pm -4pm with Mary P44k
We are delighted to have some of you here with us at Stoke Lodge over the summer months.
If you are taking a break till the Autumn then I hope you have a fantastic Summer and we look forward to welcoming you back in September.
Thank you all for your support throughout this academic year.
Kindest Regards
Jenny