Lascelles Fine Arts, painting and drawing teacher

Lascelles Fine Arts

Lascelles Fine Arts

location_on London

local_activity classes: Oil PaintingPaintingDrawing

5.0 (39)

At Lascelles Fine Arts we are passionate about bringing culture into the lives of our students. We believe that art and culture improves the world at large, and the wellbeing of our students in particular.

Practicing an artform changes the way we live our lives and our perspective on the world around us. As the mechanical practice of drawing or painting is mentally challenging, it is beneficial for brain health in the same way physical exercise benefits the physical condition. Practicing sketching helps us become more aware of our environment and sharpens our observational skills. When our daily routine may involve an endless series of stressful obligations arising from being an adult in a demanding modern world, practicing an artform provides us with a meditative experience that may best be described as "Zen". Art creation teaches us to be in the moment, to let go of what we cannot control and focus on what we can practically do in the moment we are in. The page and canvas are analogous to an alternate universe that we create and control; here we are free to express whatever we please. The work we create may never be seen by another human being, and thus it has the potential to be a safe exterior space in which to express whatever we have the need to express, without the fear of judgement from our peers.

Many of our students have small experience with art creation, or none at all. It is our belief that anyone can learn to make art, at any age, even when starting from scratch. Our classes give our students the fundamentals that they need to either proceed with additional instruction, or to confidently practice on their own at the their own speed. The classes are designed to encourage our students to believe in their own ability to learn and progress.

As with everyone else, we had to adapt quickly to the current situation following the start of the first lockdown. By the end of the summer of 2020 we began our first online classes and courses. We did our best to tailor those experiences to the needs of our students and to limit the potential pitfalls inherent in teaching an art class online. Through experience, continuous improvement, and the talents of our dedicated tutors we believe our online classes are as rich in value as any that we can offer in person. Our online classes have the added benefit of offering the opportunity for students from the entire country to engage with high-level tutors without the need to make extended trips to do so.

At the moment, our primary instructor is the British-American painter Gordon Carter. He has 31 years experience with oil painting, 23 years professional experience exhibiting and selling his work, 15 years experience teaching painting and drawing, as well as 10 years of experience curating exhibitions for public institutions as well as privately organizing group showings of various artists. His works are held in public and private collections across Europe and North America. As a professional, he is most passionate about sharing his expertise with his students and encouraging them to confidently believe in their own ability to create and benefit from art.






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Reviews

(39)


Iñaki Valcarcel Mar 2024


This was class was exactly what I was looking for. I had plenty of contact time with the teacher. I appreciate teacher's attention and enthusiasm. And as result I feel encouraged to practice drawing more and in a better position to start my paintings. Thanks Gordon.

Anonymised ClassBento student Mar 2024


The class was very informative and helpful. I learned a lot! All of the materials were provided and there was enough guidance from the teacher.

Rebecca Mingotti Landriani Mar 2024


The class was very engaging and we learned plenty of new techniques I would definitely recommend it for people of all levels :)

Teacher's response

We had a great time yesterday! You both did a very good job getting your paintings goingI am looking forward to see how your landscape develops!

Seung Min Lee Mar 2024


I wanted to paint so that I pursue some time for myself, something I wanted to do purely for me. Gordon was attentive, kind, patient and insightful. Venue was cozy and had a lovely garden, I painted inside as it was still cold outside. All materials were provided with lots of brushes to use. I went to refresh my oil painting skills I had learnt back at school. I understood speed of drying and how to blend using this speed, how to use a new medium which is more like gel for faster drying, how to smoothen and reduce brush strokes, ideas of colour mixing and creating new shades of the same colour family. I started a sunflower painting as further as I could progress for the next layer after drying. I think the class was fully worth it though I now want some more to continue! I will return after adding some of my own time individually. What I liked the most is Gordon’s philosophy, his warm and accepting approach to art, and still clear and strategic tips when you need and want them. I would recommend Gordon highly.

Teacher's response

Thank you Min for all of your kind words! It was pleasure having the class with you!

G

Amy Mar 2024


Really enjoyed the class, teacher was very welcoming, insightful and encouraging. Lovely space and enough time to get the first iteration of our paintings on the canvas. Highly recommend

Teacher's response

Thank you very much! The two of you were brilliantI am looking forward to seeing your progress!

Aurelie Delivet Feb 2024


It was for my boyfriend’s birthday. The teacher was welcoming and he showed us the steps to drawing. We learned new techniques. I was amazed by the result of my drawing as an absolute beginner. All the materials were provided. I recommend Lascelles Fine Arts.

Teacher's response

Thank you very much! I hope the rest of your day was amazing! Both of you did great! So nice meeting you, I really enjoyed the session with you!

Stephane Hue Jan 2024


Excellent first contact. This session was very inspiring and motivating. I feel in good hands.

Christos Malliaros Jan 2024


The class is very good, thoughtful and really give me a good perspective of how I see portrait painting with lots of tips to take away Highly recommend!

Natalie Webber Dec 2023


Gordon was a great teacher. Very knowledgeable and affable and allowed us to find our own way with our paintings before providing help. I highly recommend one of his classes.

Anonymised ClassBento student Dec 2023


Gordan, with a remarkable mix of warmth and expertise, made each artwork come alive.
What stood out was the Gordon's skill in weaving historical context, artistic techniques, and intriguing anecdotes into a very interesting narrative. Gordon's patience and eagerness to answer questions, no matter how simple (or how strange), made me feel valued. The tour was an engaging, educational, and thoroughly enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this tour.

Ashton Forster Nov 2023


Gordon is an incredible teacher - we covered technical knowledge as well as learning how to use the oil paint and it opened many new creative doors for me! I highly recommend if you have been thinking about it for a long time - you won’t regret it!

Vamini Mepani Oct 2023


amazing class and helpful teacher. class was a great value for money and I learnt a lot.

Alexandra Ganga Oct 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great teacher, very gentle and explains every technique very clearly. Thank you, see you soon!

Lucy Myles Sep 2023


Gordon was brilliant! We all thoroughly enjoyed the class and hope to organise it again. Great advice and tips throughout. My only suggestion would to allow longer for the class, perhaps 3 hours.

Thanks!
Lucy

Oil Painting Class review by Lucy Myles - London

Alexandra Aug 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Wonderful teacher! Im really really pleased and grateful. He explained the various techniques very clearly and gently answered all of my many questions. He is very knowledgeable and encouraging. Never painted with oil before and went home with a seascape.
Highly recommended!

Thanks again.

Laurence Salmon Aug 2023


Thank you for the workshop it was a great introduction to portrait drawing.

I have learnt a lot within a few hours and had a great time. Gordon provided useful guidance, shared a lot of knowledge and gave me the confidence to get started. Will definitely recommend the class.

Polina Edmunds Aug 2023


Such an amazing experience. I have previously painted watercolours and my husband is a complete beginner but Gordon was great at making the session accessible and fun for both of us. Gordon also offered us the chance to move the session a day before so that the weather would allow us to paint outside in his beautiful garden. Highly recommended!

Danlin Lyu Jun 2023


The class was taught in the nice garden, a very enjoyable environment for art creation! I spent a really good afternoon with the teacher, who is very professional in painting, passionate about art, and patient in teaching. You’ll not only learn skills about painting but background knowledge of artists and artworks. You’ll also learn about all the painting materials. It’s a good way to relax and fully explore your imagination! I’m really looking forward to continuing the lessons!

Evan Millard Jun 2023


Super class and wonderful teacher, the venue was easy to find and everything already set up, highly recommend!

Sara Portnoy May 2023


Gordon was superb,
He was the perfect balance between teacher and pleasant person to have around. His explanations were really clear and his has a patient and calm manner that made the whole morning flash by.

Daniella Akinsemoyin May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Bought this class for my mum and she loved it. He was a great teacher and looking at the product i'm amazed at how he was able to help her create such a beautiful piece which is just the first coat. Definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about taking the class.

Sara May 2023


For Mother's Day I booked a beginners drawing session for me & mum. We love sketching, but otherwise know nothing about art. Gordon was warm, funny, and detailed. He taught us about the technical aspects of sketching, as well as how to apply these skills into our drawings. His teaching style was febulous and inspired us to draw and learn more! As a teacher he really made the day - especially with his patience for our (many) silly questions. We're looking forward to booking with him again.

Drawing Class and Breakfast review by Sara  - London

Sophia Dimitrova May 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended


Thank you for a wonderful tour! Learned so much! Would recommend to everyone interested in learning about art and the amazing collection at the National Gallery.

Clémence Rainaut Apr 2023


Gordon was amazing, explaining a lot of theoretical things about oil painting and then guiding us in detail through all the stages, from choosing what we wanted to paint, to drawing the first sketches, to painting the first layer. He also gave us a lot of tips for the future. I highly recommend!

Bonita Brincat Mar 2023


Really surpassed our expectations! Gordon was an excellent teacher & covered the technical elements as well as helping us along with easy tips on how to improve our own work, both in the session and beyond. We’re complete beginners but enjoyed this session so much - would certainly return in future!

Drawing Class and Breakfast review by Bonita Brincat - London

Ada Romero Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


it was a super super useful class! i learned the basic techniques of drawing that i can now apply to my squetches

Shirin Alavi Mar 2023


Teacher was fantastic. Very generous with his time and overall a very memorable and fun experience. We will be painting more!

Katherine Brookhouse Mar 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I really enjoyed the experience. Painting materials are provided and easy to use after Gordon’s explanation. Gordon is very patient and clear. We painted whatever was in our mind that day and went for it. And I’m very happy with the result of my painting as well. The venue is clean and has a good view. Food- wise, we had a couple of choices for the coupons we had and the food was tasty. Just what we needed after being super focused. Very good experience.

Oil Painting Class and Dinner review by Katherine Brookhouse - London

Michelle Alipio Mar 2023


Thank you Gordon for an amazing introduction to oil painting! This class was so much fun.

Calyan Gaunt Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really enjoyable class suitable for any skill level.
Teacher was extremely helpful and friendly to chat with, and gave very useful tips for improvement and continuing to pursue drawing, as well as boosting your confidence.
Breakfast was also very tasty.
A great experience.

Alexander Adamson Feb 2023


Really great, informative, and motivating. Very fun class, would recommend! Review needs to be five more words so here you go!

Stefania Kovacs Feb 2023


Absolutely amazing! Gordon was brilliant in teaching both my fiancé and I, even though our drawing skills could not possibly be more different.

We found the class fun and we both learned a lot. I really loved the fact that Gordon encouraged us to express our individual way of drawing.

Could not recommend him enough.

Tara Dankel Jan 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


The teacher came to our apartment, which was wonderful. He brought everything we needed to begin an oil painting, including easels and mixing palettes. Neither my partner nor I had every used oil paint before and he taught us everything we needed to know, from composition to mixing to layering. I would definitely recommend it, especially as an at home activity for a couple or family.

Heather Palmer Dec 2022


Great first time putting paint to canvas. Gordon very informative and easy going! Lovely people and great to all have a go!

Oil Painting Class and Dinner review by Heather Palmer - London

Zaineb Lem Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Such a great time ! Gordon shared all the tips for me to have a good experience. I had all the material and precise explanation to work on my choosen design ! I would definitely recommend !

Painting class review by Zaineb Lem - London

Anita Cunningham Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really friendly and knowledgeable. Made it fun. Shared so much interesting philosophy. Was so happy to answer all our questions. Gave us confidence and a great approach to getting us started.

Ebru Smith Jun 2021


Gordon is a great tutor. He put me at ease from the first class and we are able to learn by chatting while he sets me tasks to paint. I enjoy my time immensely and find two hours flies by. I relax and enjoy myself and it is worth every penny.

Alessandra Maggiora Jun 2021

62 ClassBento workshops attended • 13 reviews


I cannot stress enough how good and helpful this class is. Gordon is an extremely knowledgeable teacher and artist, happy to share his knowledge and experience. As a total beginner he tailored the class accordingly, explaining all the basic theory of oil painting and then hands on canvas! The afternoon literally flew by :)

Ebru Smith May 2021


Great class! Learned so much and my tutor was excellent. I would recommend this and already have!

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