Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your techniques or someone embarking on their creative journey, our courses are designed to inspire and nurture your artistic talent. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, led by experienced and passionate instructors who will guide you through the magic of colours, textures, and compositions.
Painting and print courses are one of our most popular subject areas and there is a huge range of options to choose from. Acrylics, Watercolour, Oil Painting and Mixed media. You will have the opportunity to learn techniques, develop your skills and build your confidence. Learn about other artists, their work and their inspirations. If you are interested in portraiture, landscape, still life or abstract we have courses that will allow you to explore and experiment. There are techniques and brushwork styles to develop and time to think about composition and what makes up a picture.
Beginners courses will help you get started and learn about the equipment, paint or canvasses you might need and our more advanced courses will support you to develop new ideas and build on your skills.
Join one of our painting and print classes or workshops now.
More Information on Our Painting Courses
Painting and Print Summer Schools – July & August 2025
Printmaking & Surface Design Summer School @ St Paul’s (T80G)
Description: The summer school encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to working on paper and fabric.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul’s Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 28 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Full time – all week 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £282 (Concession: £175)
Oil Painting Improvers: Summer School (B70G)
Description: Oil paint offers both delicate transparency and rich textures. This summer school is perfect for beginners eager to learn essential techniques and for experienced painters looking to refine their skills.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 06 Aug 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed Thu Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £40)
Oil Painting Mixed Ability:Summer School (B69E)
Description: Oil paint offers both delicate transparency and rich textures. This summer school is perfect for beginners eager to learn essential techniques and for experienced painters looking to refine their skills.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 06 Aug 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed Thu Fri 13:30-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £40)
Watercolours Summer School. All Levels (B82E)
Description: Watercolours are a delight to work with. This summer school is designed for beginners and experienced painters alike. You will learn various techniques to enhance your watercolour skills and create stunning artworks.
Tutor: Ellie Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 28 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Full time – all week 09:30-13:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £161 (Concession: £97)
Exploring Printmaking:Summer School (B81G)
Description: Dive into the world of printmaking in this exciting workshop.
Tutor: Rebecca Plas Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 04 Aug 2025 (Autumn) Times: Mon Tue Wed 10:00-14:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £106 (Concession: £68)
Space For Creativity-Summer School (B75G)
Description: This 4-day summer school provides creative space and individual tutor support. Suitable for those with significant experience.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 21 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £193 (Concession: £117)
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Oil Painting-Mixed Ability (B11C)
Description: A course for beginners wishing to explore the world of oil painting and experienced painters wanting to improve their techniques.
Tutor: Jenny Ibrahim Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 12:45-15:45 Duration: 12 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £289 (Concession: £174)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Intermediates (B15C)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for post-beginner painters looking to take their acrylics to the next level. You will receive guidance, demonstrations and help with your work. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own style of painting.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 28 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 9 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £271 (Concession: £131)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Improvers (B13C)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for intermediate acrylic painters who want to produce paintings on a more challenging level. You will receive guidance, demonstrations and help with your work. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own style of painting.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 30 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 13:00-16:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £241 (Concession: £145)
Find Out MoreAcrylics-Advanced (B14C)
Description: A friendly and supportive class for experienced acrylic painters who still want to learn new skills and techniques. Improve your confidence to create more challenging work, whilst developing your own individual style of painting. Come and be inspired.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 30 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Wed 09:30-12:30 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £241 (Concession: £145)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Beginners (B17E)
Description: This introductory course covers all aspects of watercolour painting and will guide you through various techniques. You will develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to approach different watercolour subjects.
Tutor: Mary Kelly Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 02 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £121 (Concession: £73)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Improvers (B72F)
Description: Led by an experienced tutor you will have the opportunity to continue to learn, apply and extend your watercolour skills and techniques to create vibrant and colourful paintings. Develop your painting style with a range of interesting projects.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £145 (Concession: £88)
Find Out MoreOil Painting-Improvers (B70F)
Description: A course for painters who already have experience with oil paint and would like to learn more advanced techniques.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 10:00-12:30 Duration: 7 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £141 (Concession: £85)
Find Out MoreWatercolours-Intermediates (B50F)
Description: A course building on beginners' techniques and delving deeper into colour theory for a comprehensive, enriching experience.
Tutor: Elham Talay Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 13:30-16:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £145 (Concession: £89)
Find Out MorePrintmaking @ St Paul's (T80F)
Description: Dynamic printmaking course featuring a variety of exciting techniques.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 06 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £150 (Concession: £95)
Find Out MoreLandscapes In Oil Workshop (B71D)
Description: Discover the art of plein air painting and make the most of summertime by painting outdoors.
Tutor: Warren Sealey Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £50 (Concession: £38)
Find Out MoreAcrylic & Watercolour: Space For Creativity (B75F)
Description: A unique, practical course which offers physical and creative space to develop your painting. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 21 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Weekends Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £98 (Concession: £60)
Find Out MoreSpace For Creativity:Summer School (B75G)
Description: This 4-day summer school provides creative space and individual tutor support. Suitable for those with significant experience.
Tutor: Laurel Smart Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 21 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £193 (Concession: £117)
Find Out MorePrintmaking & Surface Design Summer School @ St Paul's (T80G)
Description: The summer school encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to working on paper and fabric.
Tutor: Barbara Disney Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)
Start Date: 28 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Full time - all week 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £282 (Concession: £175)
Find Out MoreWatercolours Summer School. All Levels (B82E)
Description: Watercolours are a delight to work with. This summer school is designed for beginners and experienced painters alike. You will learn various techniques to enhance your watercolour skills and create stunning artworks.
Tutor: Elham Talay Minaei Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 28 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Full time - all week 09:30-13:30 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £161 (Concession: £97)
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