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Our Painting Courses

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.

Absolute Beginners & Beginners

Friendly, supportive and structured course that will help you develop your painting skills.

Suitable for: Complete newbie with absolutely no prior experience. Some prior experience but no foundation knowledge

Upcoming Courses

Our Art Tutors

Laurel Smart

Art Tutor

I have taught painting in schools, colleges, universities and, since 1983, in Adult Education. I have a wealth of knowledge about how people learn and how to create a friendly and productive learning environment. My courses are structured, students learn skills that can be applied to individual pieces of work. 

Mary Kelly

Art Tutor

Painting in acrylic, watercolour, mixed media, making handmade paper and sculpture. I am a qualified Art teacher / Artist, with a degree in fine art-painting and a teachers’ certificate. I have 23 years teaching experience across the country in galleries, schools and adult education centres.

Bill Guilding

Art Tutor

Bill Guilding is a professional artist and has been teaching drawing part-time for over 10 years. As an artist he has carried out several commissioned public mural paintings and portraits. Bill originally graduated in Fine Art at U.W.E, later qualified as a teacher with a PGCE, and has taught in schools and colleges. 

Warren Sealey

Art Tutor

Warren Sealey is a classically trained artist who works in oil paint, watercolour, pastel and various drawing media. He first trained at the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto Canada before moving on to Florence Italy where he remained for four years studying at various schools in the city. 

Roma Widger

Art Tutor

I’m Roma Widger, I’m professional art teacher and I have taught Drawing, Painting in all genres, and printmaking for over 20 years. I want to share my professional art secrets with you by delivering my courses online as an opportunity for all students across the UK. 

Barbara Disney

Art Tutor

I have many years experience of running courses, workshops and creating public art within a socially engaged practice. As a printmaker I work on a variety surfaces, including textiles, paper, porcelain and enamelling metal. I use whatever technique is appropriate to the project.

Roma Widger

Art Tutor

I’m Roma Widger, I’m professional art teacher and I have taught Drawing, Painting in all genres, and printmaking for over 20 years. I want to share my professional art secrets with you by delivering my courses online as an opportunity for all students across the UK. 

Testimonials

testimonial-stars

“We tried the classes for the first. Fell in love with it. Never turned back. We have been coming to the classes for years”

“If I could rate more than 100%, I would give 101% to the tutors at Stoke Lodge for always going the extra mile.”

“Their services are amazing. The tutors are friendly and approachable. The facility is great and community is caring. Totally recommended!”

“Learning to paint has never been so easy with all the support and encouragement I get from the classes. Thank you!”

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Need more information regarding our painting courses? You can call us on 0117 903 8844, email or visit us in person at Stoke Lodge. Office hours applies.

Stoke Lodge Adult Learning Centre
Shirehampton Road, Bristol, BS9 1BN
Phone Number: 0117 903 8844

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