Develop your portrait drawing through practical, hands‑on exploration of contemporary portraiture. Suitable for anyone interested in this area, the course introduces modern approaches and techniques while supporting the development of personal ideas and creative responses. Working from a life model for the day, you’ll gain knowledge and confidence through structured teaching and guided activities. All materials are provided, and teaching takes place in our dedicated art studio. This course offers a strong foundation for progressing onto portrait, drawing and painting courses at WM College.

Create new, dynamic life drawings inspired by movement and gesture on this practical course suitable for all levels. Working from a moving life model, you’ll focus on energetic drawing techniques, with the challenge of capturing movement in fresh and adventurous ways. Through guided, hands‑on activities, you will build confidence in strengthening your observational and expressive drawing skills. All materials are provided, and teaching takes place in our dedicated art studio. This course provides a strong foundation for progressing onto longer life drawing courses at WM College.

Create a range of abstract painted pieces and explore colour through practical, hands‑on experimentation. Suitable for beginners and those with experience, this course looks at principles of colour theory through working with paint, mark making and composition. You’ll test ideas, develop new techniques and build confidence in expressive abstract painting in a supportive environment. All materials are provided. Teaching takes place in our large, dedicated art studio with professional equipment. This course is ideal before progressing to longer painting and mixed‑media courses at WM College.

Complete your first oil painting while learning the basics of working with oil paint on this beginner‑friendly course. Ideal if you’re new to the medium or want a refresher, you’ll develop skills in paint handling and colour mixing in a supportive environment. The course builds practical understanding and confidence, preparing you to continue oil painting independently. All materials are provided. Teaching takes place in our dedicated art studio with professional easels and equipment. This course provides a strong foundation for progressing onto longer painting courses at WM College.

Create your first abstract landscape painting in a friendly, supportive studio environment. Suitable for beginners and experienced painters alike, this course focuses on experimenting with colour, texture and composition while developing personal responses to landscape themes. Through guided practice and a range of small studies, you’ll gain new ideas, techniques and confidence in abstract painting. All materials are provided, and teaching takes place in our spacious, dedicated art studio. This course provides a strong foundation for progressing onto longer painting courses at WM College.

Complete new oil paintings while refining your skills on this course for learners with some experience. Improve control, colour mixing and paint handling through guided practice, with time to experiment and develop your own approach. Day 1 focuses on still life, and Day 2 includes a life model. All materials are provided, and sessions take place in a fully equipped studio. Ideal preparation for progressing to longer oil painting courses at WM College.

Develop new drawings and paintings inspired by the urban environment on this creative, hands‑on course. Suitable for all levels, the course builds observational skills, creativity and confidence in a supportive setting. You’ll begin by preparing surfaces to work on, followed by a guided walk to gather visual research through sketching, mark making and observation. You’ll then develop ideas further in the studio. All materials are provided. This course provides a strong foundation for progressing onto longer drawing and painting courses at WM College.

Create a beautiful botanical painting, exploring plants and flowers in this relaxed, practical course. With step‑by‑step guidance, you’ll develop skills in colour, form and composition using both observational and expressive approaches. Suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, the course supports confidence‑building and creative exploration in a welcoming environment. All materials are provided, and teaching takes place in our dedicated art studio. This course provides a strong foundation for progressing onto longer painting courses at WM College.

Build your portrait drawing skills through practical study of essential techniques. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this course develops observation, proportion, tone and mark making while building confidence. Working from life models, you’ll follow structured exercises with supportive guidance from tutor Alison Kusner. All materials are provided in our dedicated studio. Ideal preparation for further portrait and drawing courses at WM College.