Drawing and Pastel

We offer drawing and sketching courses for all creative abilities. Many of our courses are mixed ability and suitable for all, but we also have some specific beginners classes to support people who are just starting to explore their drawing skills.

Our classes and workshops teach drawing techniques on various subjects ranging from figures, faces and portraiture to landscapes and outdoors. Our courses can help you learn how to ‘look’ and interpret what you see. Courses explore line tone and perspective and allow students the opportunity to build confidence and experiment with different techniques and medium. Some classes focus on a medium like charcoal or pastel, allowing you to understand the techniques associated with that medium.

Some courses focus on life drawing and have a different model each week. These figure focused courses allow you to learn about shapes and proportions of the body and face, looking at how light and shade change the way we see and capture a subject.

Explore our wide range of exciting drawing courses, classes and workshops and sign-up now.

More Information on Our Drawing Courses

Summer Courses 2026

Portraiture From Life-Summer School (P56C)

Description: One-day portrait-drawing class for all skill levels.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Aug 2026 (Summer) Times: Thursday 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £51 (Concession: £31)

Drawing Figures In Mixed Media: Intermediates & Advanced Summer School (P56D)

Description: Mixed-media figure-drawing for intermediate and advanced levels.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Aug 2026 (Summer) Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:00-13:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £76 (Concession: £47)

Drawing Outdoors With Mixed Media: Intermediates Summer School (F55D)

Description: Outdoor drawing summer school in the beautiful grounds of Stoke Lodge.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Jul 2026 (Summer) Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:00-13:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £76 (Concession: £47)

I Wish I Could Draw People! Figures And Faces. Beginners & Intermediates Summer School (F55C)

Description: Figure and portrait drawing from photographs and a clothed model.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Jul 2026 (Summer) Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:00-13:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £76 (Concession: £47)

Courses 2026/27

Portraiture From Life-Summer School 2026 (P56C)

Description: One-day portrait-drawing class for all skill levels.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Aug 2026 (Summer) Times: Thursday 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £51 (Concession: £31)

Drawing Figures In Mixed Media: Intermediates & Advanced Summer School 2026 (P56D)

Description: Mixed-media figure-drawing for intermediate and advanced levels.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Aug 2026 (Summer) Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:00-13:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £76 (Concession: £47)

Drawing - Beginners (A60A)

Description: For beginners who want to learn the essentials of drawing, explore key materials and techniques, and build their creative confidence.

Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £163 (Concession: £103)

Drawing Techniques (A71A)

Description: For learners of all abilities who want to explore the creative possibilities of drawing, develop essential drawing skills and techniques, and build confidence in creating their own artwork with expert tutor support.

Tutor: Sam Bailey-Price Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Wednesday 18:30-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £124 (Concession: £83)

Life Drawing - Mixed Ability (A78A)

Description: An opportunity to develop key drawing and observational skills.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 18 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 09:45-12:15 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £129 (Concession: £79)

Drawing - Beginners (A60B)

Description: For beginners who want to learn the essentials of drawing, explore key materials and techniques, and build their creative confidence.

Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £163 (Concession: £103)

Drawing Techniques (A71B)

Description: For learners of all abilities who want to explore the creative possibilities of drawing, develop essential drawing skills and techniques, and build confidence in creating their own artwork with expert tutor support.

Tutor: Sam Bailey-Price Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Wednesday 18:30-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £124 (Concession: £83)

Drawing Figures And Faces From Life - Intermediate & Advanced (A78F)

Description: Figure and portrait drawing using models

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 09:45-12:15 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £150 (Concession: £91)

Drawing - Beginners (A60C)

Description: For beginners who want to learn the essentials of drawing, explore key materials and techniques, and build their creative confidence.

Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £138 (Concession: £88)

Drawing Techniques (A71C)

Description: For learners of all abilities who want to explore the creative possibilities of drawing, develop essential drawing skills and techniques, and build confidence in creating their own artwork with expert tutor support.

Tutor: Sam Bailey-Price Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 18:30-21:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £128 (Concession: £86)

Portraiture From Life (A78D)

Description: An opportunity to draw or paint portraits from a life model.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 09:45-12:15 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £108 (Concession: £66)

Drawing - Beginners (A60D)

Description: For beginners who want to learn the essentials of drawing, explore key materials and techniques, and build their creative confidence.

Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £138 (Concession: £88)

Drawing Techniques (A71D)

Description: For learners of all abilities who want to explore the creative possibilities of drawing, develop essential drawing skills and techniques, and build confidence in creating their own artwork with expert tutor support.

Tutor: Sam Bailey-Price Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 18:30-21:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £128 (Concession: £86)

Introduction To Portrait Drawing (A81D)

Description: A practical course designed to develop the skills needed to capture the human face with accuracy and expression.

Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £108 (Concession: £66)

Drawing Figures & Faces-Beginners (A78E)

Description: Introduction to drawing portraits: creative techniques and skills.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 26 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 09:15-12:15 Duration: 4 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £105 (Concession: £63)

Life Drawing: Other Media Workshop (A78H)

Description: One-day life drawing workshop with mixed media

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Mar 2027 (Spring) Times: Saturday 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £45)

Drawing Techniques (A71E)

Description: For learners of all abilities who want to explore the creative possibilities of drawing, develop essential drawing skills and techniques, and build confidence in creating their own artwork with expert tutor support.

Tutor: Sam Bailey-Price Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 18:30-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £124 (Concession: £83)

Life Drawing - Mixed Ability (A78C)

Description: An opportunity to develop key drawing and observational skills.

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 09:45-12:15 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £150 (Concession: £91)

Drawing - Beginners/Improvers (A60E)

Description: For beginners and improvers who want to develop their drawing skills, explore essential techniques, and build creative confidence in a friendly and supportive environment.

Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30 Duration: 11 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £298 (Concession: £188)

Drawing Techniques (A71F)

Description: For learners of all abilities who want to explore the creative possibilities of drawing, develop essential drawing skills and techniques, and build confidence in creating their own artwork with expert tutor support.

Tutor: Sam Bailey-Price Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 09 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 18:30-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £124 (Concession: £83)

Drawing Figures And Faces From Life - Intermediate & Advanced (A78G)

Description: Figure and portrait drawing using models

Tutor: Bill Guilding Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 11 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 09:45-12:15 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £129 (Concession: £79)

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