Would you like to have some fun  learning how to paint and draw , live in the Bristol and Bath area but don't know where to start?  Why not come to Paint and Draw, the art class where you'll learn how to get the best out of pencils, watercolour, charcoal ink, acrylic and pastel.  You'll learn about proportion and shading too, all taught in a patient and sympathetic way because we all need some encouragement sometimes! It's relaxed but informative approach is particularly suited for beginners  so you don't have to worry about producing a masterpiece, you just need to be prepared to have a go.  I haven't been running face to face classes for the last 18 months but plan to return in September 2021 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall on Friday mornings from 10.30-12.30. I hope to begin to offer more venues including evening classes in the new year but will continue to offer small Zoom groups, times and dates to be confirmed. This year the format is going to be slightly different. For 6 weeks from September 22nd to October 29th (allowing one week for half term I will be running a beginners drawing class) From November 5th to December 14th I will be running a beginners painting class.  Each class will cost £60 for 6 weeks with materials included, or if you prefer you can bring your own. A materials list can be made available on request.

    

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JULY 2021 UPDATE CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
I AM PLANNING ON GRADUALLY RESUMING MY FACE TO FACE CLASSES FROM SEPTEMBER 2021 AT
STOKE BISHOP VILLAGE HALL ON FRIDAY MORNINGS WITH HOPEFULLY MORE VENUES AND TIMES IN THE NEW YEAR.  PLACES WILL BE VERY STRICTLY LIMITED SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH SOON IF INTERESTED.
IN THE MEANTIME I AM PROVIDING SIMILAR CLASSES ONLINE USING ZOOM AT A COST OF £45 FOR 5 SESSIONS  FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WILLSZOOMARTCLASSES.CO.UK OR PHONE 0117-9396584. 

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Is this course for me?  If you are like most people you were probably never taught any techniques when you were young; you  were  just given a pencil and told to "draw something", Because of
this you've probably assumed that art is one of those subjects that's impossible to learn,  "either you're good at it or you're not".  In fact there are lots of techniques that once learnt can finally allow you to put down what you can see on paper. (I was never taught much until I went to art college,
​ even though I could have  learnt a lot of it  when I was younger.) 

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Just as  people enjoy sport or learning a language painting and drawing is a rich and rewarding activity. It's not just about making something nice to put on the wall!  It's great  therapy if you need a bit of "me" time after work, It'll change the way you look at the world and it'll put a spirit of play and experimentation back into your life. It's a chance to make new friends and maybe you'll finally learn how to use that tin of water soluble pencils that your kids or partner bought you when you retired or for your birthday last year but you haven't got around to using yet! 
​Get  the help and advice you need and discover a rewarding new hobby in September 2021! 

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"Just a quick email to thank you for last night. I really enjoyed the class of course, but also your kindness and encouragement.I'm looking forward to next week.  Best wishes, Emilie Poletto (Bristol)"Don't forget to visit our testimonials page  to read more comments like this from people who have attended the class.

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. RememberIf you're interested in this class but are still not sure
if this is the right one for you don't hesitate to get in
touch with any queries that you may have either
by phoning 0117-9396584 or emailing
willstevens@artinstruction.co.uk
​Remember to check your spam folder as well as inbox for replies.

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to see a list of available venues with times and start dates click here

Are you a shift worker.or have other changing weekly commitments? If you are having trouble finding a suitable day and time don't worry, you can come to a different class most weeks if you need to.  Contact us to find out more!