Starting Tuesday 1st September, 10am-12.30

Explore creating portraits in a friendly and supportive environment designed to help you build confidence. Step-by-step guidance and demonstrations to support.

Unleash your creativity and challenge yourself with this course. Each session allows you to experiment and explore. From how to use the correct tools to learning tips and tricks to build your confidence. This course will look at drawing using a range of mediums from pencil and charcoal to pastel and pen. We will have a live model available for a session to practise your observational skills as well.

* Please provide your own sketchbook and pencils. Anything additional will be provided

For more information or to secure your space, please contact oceancityarts@gmail.com

Taught by Stacey

Starting Tuesday 6th October, 10am-12.30

This 4-week painting course explores the techniques, styles and approaches of some of art history’s great painters. Each week, take inspiration from a different master, experiment with their use of colour, brushwork and composition, and use what you learn to develop your own Portraits and artistic style.

* You will need to provide your own paintbrushes/sketchbooks. Paints provided

For more information or to secure your space, please contact oceancityarts@gmail.com

Taught by Stacey

TBC WINTER 2026

Channel your inner artist in this focused four-hour session, designed to develop observational skills through drawing and/or painting from a live model, inspired by the television programme Portrait Artist of the Year.

Participants may work in any medium of their choice. A posed model will be available for a timed sitting, allowing ample opportunity to explore ideas, refine techniques, and fully immerse yourself in the creative process.

Regular breaks will be provided, alongside support and guidance from a professional art teacher, ensuring a supportive and enriching experience for all. This session promises to be both inspiring and rewarding, with all abilities welcome.

To register your interest, please email oceancityarts@gmail.com