Settle into the season with art. In this Creative Painting course, my aim is to help you explore fun painting techniques you may not have tried before. We will use paint creatively in a relaxed atmosphere and you will also be softly guided by me, so if you are new to drawing and painting or have some experience, this will be your place to learn, grow and experiment.

This term we'll create 4 artworks on the theme "Painting Nature," in a relaxed, gently guided setting suitable for all levels with acrylics, goauche and watercolours.

Our projects will be inspired by autumnal nature:

• 🎃 Autumn vegetable still life

• 🍂 Atmospheric autumn landscapes

• ☁️ Moody skies & light

• 🍁 Layered autumn foliage

Class Dates and Times:

​Thur 1st Oct | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 8th Oct | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 15th Oct | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 22nd Oct | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 5th Nov | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 12th Nov | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 19th Nov | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 3rd Dec | 3pm - 5pm

​Thur 10th Dec | 3pm - 5pm

Please note: There will be no classes on the 29th of October and the 26th of November.

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Location:

St Ethelwold's House, Abingdon, OX14 5EB.

Price:

£265

(Early bird offer 10% off with code: EARLY BIRD - expires 15th August)

Tea and coffee will be provided.

​​Whether you are a beginner, an experienced artist or someone just looking to explore their creativity there is a place for you in this course. 

Materials and supplies:

To help you get started, a selection of shared acrylic, gouache and watercolour paints will be available in class. You're welcome to use these alongside your own materials

• Acrylic paints

• Watercolour paints

• Gouache paints

• A selection of round and flat brushes

• Watercolour paper (300gsm is ideal)

• A3 mixed media paper

• A sketchbook

• A palette for mixing colours (a white ceramic plate works perfectly!)

• Two water containers (old jam jars are great)

• Kitchen roll or an old cloth

• A pencil, eraser and sharpener

• An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes

  
  

New to painting? Don't worry - you don't need expensive materials. A basic starter kit is all you need to enjoy the course. See the Materials Guide for recommended products and budget-friendly options.

If you have any questions regarding the material list please feel free to email me at artwithdanica@gmail.com.

Beginners welcome!

Come with an open, curious energy - ready to try something new rather than getting it "right" straight away. Some of it may feel challenging at first, and that's completely normal; I'll guide you through every step. My hope is that you'll come away having learned something new, without the pressure of creating a perfect piece. The students who enjoy this most are usually the ones who let themselves experiment and don't mind a wobbly first attempt.

The wellbeing benefits

Research into art-making consistently links it with reduced stress and anxiety, improved focus, and a genuine boost to mood and wellbeing, thanks in part to the calming, meditative quality of sustained, hands-on attention. It also offers a rare kind of unhurried, screen-free focus that's increasingly hard to come by day to day, and this course is designed with that in mind: a supportive space each week to slow down, focus on something achievable, and build real skill and confidence over time, regardless of where you're starting from.

Course FAQs

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Alternatively, I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have directly using the form below or by emailing me at Artwithdanica@gmail.com