Welcome! My classes are run in a friendly, relaxed environment with emphasis placed on making newcomers feel at ease and welcome. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have previous experience with painting or drawing, you will find my approach to teaching an encouraging, informative, creatively satisfying and enjoyable experience.

Suitable for all levels of ability and experience, these classes cover all the basic elements of painting, including tone, composition and colour. Students learn to observe and discuss art works, continually drawing inspiration and references from art throughout history while exploring different techniques and concepts within exciting Projects. We also explore ways in which to express your ideas and thoughts into the art making process.

Easels, boards and pegs are provided.

When:
Every Wednesday morning except on school and public Holiday dates. 10.00am until 12.30pm

About me:
I am a practising artist and am passionate about making and teaching art. I received my Honours for the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Art U.C.T in Cape Town, South Africa, 1993 and I have been teaching painting, drawing and life drawing since 1998.
- Co-founded and taught at the Kalk Bay School of Art in Cape Town, South Africa from 1999 to 2003
- Taught Painting in Kommetjie, South Africa from 2013 until 2015
- Taught Painting in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire from 2016 until 2019.
- Taught Painting in Abingdon, Oxfordshire from 2019 until 2021
- Taught Painting in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire from 2021
- Currently teaching Painting in Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire 2022

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