Six-week Painting Course

Get an in-depth look at painting techniques and more in this London art course.



6 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 15 guests    

  £130 - £175 (price varies across dates)

This 6-week painting course in London is designed to develop foundational painting skills across various styles, including still life, landscape, portraiture, abstract painting, and sketchbook work.
You will be guided by an experienced and nurturing teacher who will welcome all abilities! Each week builds on your knowledge, focusing on a different theme, combining technique demonstrations, hands-on practice, and critique sessions.
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed learning experience where you can connect with other creatives, this is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills in a supportive environment.
What to expect:
  • Week 1 - Basic painting techniques and the 6 formal elements of art
  • Week 2 - Still life painting
  • Week 3 - Landscape painting
  • Week 4 - Portrait painting
  • Week 5 - Abstract painting
  • Week 6 - Symbolism/surrealism, final exhibition (Feel free to bring your friends and family!)
The workshop includes a sketchbook, canvases, materials, an experienced teacher, and new friends!

Upcoming dates for Six-week Painting Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 6:24am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

8 upcoming dates between 18 Nov 2026 and 31 Mar 2027.

  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Shoreditch • Shoreditch (5 week) • £130)
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Chelsea • Chelsea (5 week) • £130)
  • Wed 6 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Shoreditch • £175)
  • Wed 6 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Chelsea • £175)
  • Wed 17 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Shoreditch • £175)
  • Wed 17 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Chelsea • £175)
  • Wed 31 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Shoreditch • £175)
  • Wed 31 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Chelsea • £175)
What you'll get
A sketchbook, canvases, materials, an experienced teacher, and new friends!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Location varies by date; to see details.

  • Art Play London - Chelsea, Chelsea Manor Street, London
  • Art Play - Shoreditch - Liverpool St - Spitalfields, Art Play, Norton Folgate, London
  • 3 Norton Folgate, London E1 6DB

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Recent reviews of Six-week Painting Course

  • 4/5 from Bobbie O'Callaghan, attended Mar 2025: I really enjoyed this introduction to painting course- our teacher Rosalyn was so positive and encouraging, and created a good atmosphere where everyone felt able to experiment. I'm a total beginner and she was able to offer feedback appropriate to everyone's differing skill levels. The space itself can get very noisy- it's a big room with multiple groups going on simultaneously, and there were weeks when multiple children's parties meant the decibel level was unpleasant.
  • 5/5 from Kim Ravier, attended Jan 2024: Just completed the 6 week acrylic painting class course with Simon. It was an amazing experience, we covered the basics of different techniques which all came together on our last day to make a final piece. Would be appropriate for super beginner to someone wanting to perfect their technique. Simon was amazing! He was super helpful, kind and explained everything in a really clear but fun way. Would 100% recommend Would
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Art Play London
Art Play London

4.8 (3,279)

Art Play London was founded by Silva Castellani in 2018, starting in galleries such as Phillips, and pop up venues around London.
Art Play is now a new art studio which opened in East London in February 2022, where children and adults of all ages are free to release their imaginations and inner creativity.
Art Play has a strong focus and the environment and aims to educate children and adults on their environmental impact through art, using a variety of sustainable mediums and materials.
Art Play is part of the worldwide Precious Plastic community which means it will be a plastic collection point for people to drop off their HDPE plastic which would otherwise end up in landfills or the ocean. The plastic is then shredding and melted and turned into useful objects and pieces of art, such as plant pots and coasters.
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