Capturing Colours and Light in Gardens - a Pastel drawing day: Tutor Joy Girvin BOOK NOW
Sunday 6th July 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break, in Postman's Park near St Paul's.
Fee £22 - Maximum students 9
Portrait from Life in Watercolour: Tutor Joy Girvin BOOK NOW
Saturday 12th July 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee £30 including model fee - Maximum students 8
Short Course - The Head (Drawing & Painting): Tutor Mark Lovelace SOLD OUT
Every Tuesday from 15th July to 12th August 6.30pm to 9pm
Fee £75 including model fee for 5-week class - Maximum students 8
Life Drawing Workshops: Tutor Mark Lovelace BOOK NOW
Saturday 19th July and Sunday 27th July 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee £30 per session including model fee - Maximum students 8
Colour & Space, from Urban Landscape to Abstract Painting: Tutor Mark Lovelace BOOK NOW
Saturday 2nd August 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee £22 - Maximum students 9
Colour and the Figure - Drawing and Watercolour: Tutor Joy Girvin BOOK NOW
Sunday 3rd August 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee £30 including model fee - Maximum students 8
Oil Painting Workshop: Tutor Jeremy Burns BOOK NOW (2 DATES)
Thursday 7th August or Friday 8th August. 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee: £22 per day - Maximum students 8
Short Course - Portrait Painting in Oil: Tutor Emma Cunningham BOOK NOW
Monday 11th to Friday 15th August 2025 10 am to 4 pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee: £110 for 5 days - Maximum students 8
2-day Workshop - Painting with Imagination: Tutor Emma Cunningham BOOK NOW
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025 10 am to 4 pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee: £44 for 2 days - Maximum students 8
2-day Workshop - Figure, Fabric & Fold: Tutor Calvin Richards NEW
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August 2025 10 am to 4 pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee: £52 for 2 days - Maximum students 8
Drawing Plus! Workshop: Tutor Katherine Tulloh NEW (2 DATES)
Friday 5th September or Saturday 6th September. 10am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch break.
Fee: £22 per day - Maximum students 8
WATCH OUT FOR: TWO NEW SUBJECT WORKSHOPS - Illustration & Digital Drawing
See the Tutor page Tutors for more details about each tutor and a pull down section with more details of their workshops
To Book all Classes: Use the online store https://barbicanartsociety.sumupstore.com/products
For Enquiries: Contact the membership secretary thebarbicanartsociety@gmail.com
CLASS FULL Mixed Media class: Tutor Mark Lovelace
Monday morning: 10am - 12.30pm
Runs: 28th April to 14th July, no class 5th & 26th May (bank holidays)
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 9
CLASS FULL Oil Painting class: Tutor Joy Girvin
Monday evening: 6.30pm - 9pm
Runs: 28th April to 14th July, no class 5th & 26th May (bank holidays)
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
Drawing Class: Tutor Katherine Tulloh
Tuesday morning: 10am - 12.30pm
Runs: 22nd April to 1st July, no class 27th May (half term)
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
NEW Flexible options - see online store
Runs: 3rd June to 1st July
Fee : £55 for 5 weeks
CLASS FULL Life Drawing Class: Tutor Mark Lovelace
Tuesday evening: 6.30pm - 9pm
Runs: 22nd April to 1st July, no class 27th May (half term)
Fee: £150 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
CLASS FULL Charcoal and Oils: Calvin Richards
Wednesday afternoon: 3pm - 5.30pm
Runs: 30th April to 9th July, no class 4th June
Fee: £118 for 10-week term (2 classes with model) - max students 8
CLASS FULL Mixed Media class: Tutor Felicitas
Wednesday evening: 6.30pm - 9pm
Runs: 30th April to 9th July, no class 4th June
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
CLASS FULL Botanical Art group: Untutored
Thursday morning: 10am - 12.30pm
Runs: 24th April to 3rd July, no class 29th May (half term)
Fee: £20 for 10-week term - maximum students 9
CLASS FULL Using Watercolours & Inks: Tutor Joy Girvin
Thursday evening: 6.30pm - 9pm
Starts: 24th April to 3rd July, no class 29th May (half term)
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
CLASS FULL Pastel & Charcoal class: Tutor Jeremy Burns
Friday morning: 10am - 12.30pm
Runs: 9th May to 11th July (no half term break)
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
CLASS FULL Oil Painting class: Tutor Jeremy Burns
Friday afternoon: 2pm - 4.30pm
Runs: 9th May to 11th July (no half term break)
Fee: £110 for 10-week term - maximum students 8
CLASS FULL Mixed Media class: Tutor Mark Lovelace
Friday evening: 6.30pm - 9pm
Starts: 25th April to 4th July, no class 30th May (half term)
Fee: £110 for 10 week term - maximum students 9
CLASS FULL Life Drawing class: Tutor Mark Lovelace
Saturday morning 10am - 12.30pm
Starts: 26th April to 5th July, no class 31st May (half term)
Fee: £150 for 10 week term - maximum students 8
Our core classes for all abilities. Each class is structured to cover a variety of techniques and subject matter to draw and paint over each term.
Very popular classes with a professional model each week. Short and long poses each session, max. 8 students and plenty of individual support
For all students including those who have little or no experience with oil paints. A step by step approach is taken to explore the medium.
For all students, including those who have little or no experience with pastels. A step by step approach is taken to explore the medium.
Looks at all aspects of drawing including line, rhythm, tone, composition and perspective. Classes will push the boundaries with unusual drawing techniques, equipment and materials.
We will learn about: basic watercolour techniques; washes, layering and glazing. We will explore colour mixing, use different types of brush shapes to create different lines , shapes and textures.
An interest in the subject and some previous experience is recommended to join this informal group who meet weekly to work independently (no tutor).
Please enquire for our next sessions. These are short courses from our Specialist Tutor Douglas Bevans.
Occasional Saturday afternoon classes with tutor Katherine who will stretch your imagination and drawing skills in these fun sessions. Recommended for children over seven years old (fun for adults too)
A short course creating simple books by folding, glueing, or sewing, all are simple hand-made bindings requiring no specialised equipment. Please Enquire.