Upcoming Courses/Events.
The Portrait Course.
Evening Classes.
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2026
Online & In-Person at The Kingswood Estate, Bristol.
How do Artists know where to apply bright colour to a portrait? How can I practice key techniques of contemporary portraiture, whilst creating something visually impactful?
On this course, we will have a deep dive into creating two contemporary colourful portraits, using soft pastels and acrylic paint..
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‘In the Footsteps’ Course
Daytime Classes.
January - March 2026
In-Person at All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, Bristol.
Learn how to elevate your technique, gain inspiration, and discover your creative style by walking in the footsteps of the Masters on this mixed media art course.
What are the foundations that underpin a piece of art? What are the techniques used by artists to create a masterpiece?
On this course, we will look at how to take inspiration from the masters to create our own artwork. Over the course of 10 weeks we will explore: Charcoal John Singer Sargent style portraits, soft pastel Edgar Degas style ballerinas, oil or soft pastel Monet style lily ponds, acrylic paint blossom branches in the style of Vincent Van Gogh and acrylic style Georgia O’Keeffe paintings using seasonal flowers from the florists.
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Paint & Sip
Evening Event - Saturday 7th February,
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Join us for the perfect collaboration with Averys Wine Cellar.
Join myself and Averys Wine Merchants for a delightful Paint and Wine evening in an atmospheric 18th Century wine cellar underneath the streets of Bristol.
Unleash your creativity, whilst enjoying 1 glass of something fizzy and 4 specially selected glasses of wine from Avery’s Sommeliers. Four carefully selected cheeses will complement and enrich the flavours of the wine.
What’s Not to Love?
Booking Coming Soon:
Private Classes.
1:1 Tutorials, Online & In-Person, Bristol.
Have you got an image in your head of what you want create but don't know where to start? Are you suffering from a creative block? Do you need help building a portfolio?
Get 1:1 support and guidance from a fully qualified teacher with over a decades experience in guiding Artists to achieve their masterpiece.
Email me to book a FREE consultation:
brushstrokes.courses@gmail.com
Book a Class
If you are interested in any of our upcoming courses, then please click the link below to book yourself a place.