Room To Grow / Beginners Weekly Art Class

£200.00

Aimed a building expression, skills and confidence for beginners, and those who may be nervous or are returning to art as a hobby after a long break. A sociable, relaxed and informal group class with a maximum class size of 10 to ensure learners receive ‘one to one’ tutor support and plenty of room.

Learners get to experience working in a space specifically designed for creative use. Priced at £25 per session / £200 for the term. Easels, boards and essential art materials provided.

Subjects vary and include form, colour, line, texture and tone and encourage expressive line and mark making as well as improving traditional observational drawing and painting skills.

Tuition is sold in blocks based around standard term times and holidays.

Summer term: June 4th - July 23rd (8 weeks) 10am-12pm (2hrs) / Thursdays at GRAFT STUDIOS.

Tutor: Emma Souter

Refund Policy

Accessability

Aimed a building expression, skills and confidence for beginners, and those who may be nervous or are returning to art as a hobby after a long break. A sociable, relaxed and informal group class with a maximum class size of 10 to ensure learners receive ‘one to one’ tutor support and plenty of room.

Learners get to experience working in a space specifically designed for creative use. Priced at £25 per session / £200 for the term. Easels, boards and essential art materials provided.

Subjects vary and include form, colour, line, texture and tone and encourage expressive line and mark making as well as improving traditional observational drawing and painting skills.

Tuition is sold in blocks based around standard term times and holidays.

Summer term: June 4th - July 23rd (8 weeks) 10am-12pm (2hrs) / Thursdays at GRAFT STUDIOS.

Tutor: Emma Souter

Refund Policy

Accessability

Meet the Tutor

Emma Souter

Emma is an interdisciplinary practitioner and researcher with over 26 years experience working across the arts as an artist, tutor, facilitator and curator. Her works are built on a strong foundation of painting and drawing practice, spanning traditional, contemporary and process-led work.

Emma studied Art and Design, Fine Art and Interdisciplinary Arts at Central Saint Martins, Buckinghamshire University and Oxford Brookes University. Alongside her own studio practice, she has taught in a wide range of settings including further education, adult learning, community programmes, SEN provision and offender learning. Her experience includes roles with organisations such as The Manchester College, Milton Keynes College, Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, Artsmart, MIND, The British School of Upholstered Furniture and Ayres House Studios.

Teaching has always been central to Emma’s practice. Her work is informed by a long-standing interest in the cognitive and wellbeing benefits of creativity, and in fostering lifelong learning through artistic enquiry. She has supported complete beginners through to developing artists and is particularly interested in helping people overcome creative barriers—whether that’s lack of confidence, time, or access. Her approach is calm, encouraging and responsive, creating space for people to explore at their own pace without fear of judgement.

Emma’s beginner classes are designed especially for those who feel unsure about where to start, or who may not see themselves as “creative.” Sessions focus on process over outcome, helping participants reconnect with curiosity, build confidence and enjoy making without pressure.