Best Drawing lessonss in United Kingdom

A lovely space for local artists! Tessa's Introduction to Life Drawing course is perfect for beginners and improvers - it's a carefully structured course which was a joy to attend each week.

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Stephen was an absolutely amazing and wonderful teacher for my daughter, who applied to a few very prestigious undergraduate Fashion Design Colleges in the USA and Europe. She worked with Stephen for over 6 months, and we are certain that Stephen's involvement in this process played a crucial role in her acceptance to the best design college in the USA. He was very patient and creative with the entire portfolio pieces. My daughter and I are very grateful to have had Stephen on our team. She loved working with Stephen!

A great, well equipped studio space and a very warm welcome from host Ellie. I really enjoyed my Saturday drawing session today.

-Nice layout
-Popped by as was walking by and I was looking for local postcards which they didn't have but I purchased two lovely Milan Illustrator Birmingham Christmas themed cards instead
-Variety of items
-Takes card
-Friendly staff

I organised for Stephen to come in to our Dell Technologies office to run a group painting exercise with a large team (80 people). We had five groups over the course of three hours. Stephen was fantastic. He made the experience fun for all involved and we ended up with a masterpiece which we will hang in the office. Thank you!

I have been doing life drawing for almost 10 years across UK and internationally. Leeds Drawing Club has to be one of the best places to do life drawing I have been to. The studio is amazing with plenty of space and extremelly good lighting. Ellie is such a super host and easy going and if it is your first time visiting, you will feel very welcome. I would totally recommend LDC to anyone in Leeds (or visiting) who are hoping to improve their drawing skills.

I really enjoyed the experience. It was wonderful to challenge myself to do something new. I have learnt so much.
The venue worked really well and Tessa was a great tutor. Look forward to coming back for more

Recently completed 2 courses back to back (beginners in acrylics and Abstract for beginners). As a complete beginner, i was quite nervous but Stephen was great (knowledgeable and friendly) and really encouraging. The classes are small (max 5 people), and i found this worked well for me when i got a little frustrated with my progress (everyone was so supportive & friendly).
I've learnt so much and i've just signed up for another course in Jan :) Fully recommend - great for beginners like me and those with more experience.

Wonderful gem of a gallery, featuring contemporary works and a serious contribution to the art world. I really enjoyed the work on show and as an artist I really enjoy the gallery’s enthusiasm and professionalism. today’s ‘artists talks’ were a real insight into the work on display and thoroughly welcome.

Really enjoyed the Painting for Beginners course and would recommend to anyone new to or not very confident in painting techniques. Stephen created a friendly and relaxed environment and tailored the course to what the group wanted to learn. I loved that there was a small group of us and feel I learned a lot. I plan to try Stephen's other courses in future. Thank you!

Fantastic free art gallery, with a surprisingly high quality level of art work in the summer exhibition that rivalled the summer exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts I went to a couple of weeks ago in London, great curating! I would definitely recommend this art gallery. Went here after a visit to the pen museum and 1000 Trades independent pub, so it made a fabulous day out today despite the rain and I will be back soon to see what other exhibitions are on.

I visited on a Saturday afternoon. The gallery is quiet and modern-looking on the inside. The staff were very friendly and encouraging, and chatted happily about pieces they personally enjoyed from the current exhibition (their Summer Exhibition featuring mixed media artwork). There is a lift as well as stairs. Toilets are available. The shop on the ground floor has something for everyone, from cute postcards to tote bags to ceramics and jewellery. The shop accepts cards. Admission is free but a £5 donation is encouraged, which can be paid in cash or by scanning a QR code which directs you to pay online.

Went to Stephen for some one-to-one tuition as I am self taught in portraiture and wanted some ideas on how to further develop my own style. Stephen has a wealth of knowledge, is sensitive and very skilled in facilitation. I came away with more space and possibility to try new things out. I attended a one day drawing class with Stephen first which was a very enjoyable day. The atmosphere he creates uplifts your ability from the get go, so he subtly pushes your potential by seemingly doing nothing. Highly recommended!

Royal Birmingham Society Arts. If you love art, great for a morning or afternoon visit. Regular exhibitions and free entry. Lots of local eating places nearby. Nearest train station Jewellery Quarter or Snow Hill.

Had a great “Exploring Abstract art course with Stephen at Art Courses.
It was good to try something different, Stephen is an inspiration , very approachable and gives good feedback . It was fun and friendly with good biscuits !
I would highly recommend these classes and I am hoping to do another course this summer
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Great small gallery over three floors in a nice old part of Birmingham. I saw the Prize Exhibition 2022 and spent ages being fascinated by the remarkable array of different styles and media. The quality of the work was extremely impressive. Well worth a visit. Admission is free but the experience certainly deserves a donation.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and grew. Did the beginners course for acrylics. Never done it. Always curious. Nervous about the material, the process and the techniques. Turns out everyone was in that boat. Phew. Stephen was engaging, fun, informative and supportive. The environment and approach made you feel like an artist, not a rookie. I learnt about terminology, hacks, and styles. Also got a bonus experiment with oil on canvas. Would recommend. Also, don't slack on the paints. I did. I ended going back to the art shop 3 times.

A small gallery in the Jewellery Quarter, it is near St Paul's Square. They have exhibitions on. Vote if you want for your favourite artwork, voluntary donation. The gallery has a history going back a few centuries, and was formerly on New Street until the end of the 20th century .

Absolutely loved doing a colour course with Stephen at Art Courses. It was great to try painting in oils (which I'd never done before) and try a different way of working than usual to challenge myself. Stephen is really approachable and gives good feedback and direction. I enjoyed the class very much, it was fun and not too formal or pretentious. If you are looking to improve your skills in a friendly environment, this is the place. Hoping to do join another course in the summer. Would definitely recommend!

Such a lovely Gallery to visit, the standard of work is exceptional and I loved the variety of artistic mediums too. The prices for the art are really good and reasonable as well the prices of the arts and craft in the Craft Shop. The shop has some lovely handmade items too from local crafts people. It is free entry so is a must visit gallery in Birmingham!

Amazing session! Such a great atmosphere! Highly recommend this!