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Room To Grow / Improvers Weekly Art Class

£200.00

For improvers and artists looking for a weekly boost of creativity and to further develop their painting and drawing confidence, style and expression. 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.

Covering traditional painting and drawing materials and techniques. Subjects are varied and based around students interests and growth.

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

Summer term: June 4th - July 23rd (8 weeks) 1-3pm (2hrs) / Thursdays at GRAFT STUDIOS.

Tutor: Emma Souter

For improvers and artists looking for a weekly boost of creativity and to further develop their painting and drawing confidence, style and expression. 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.

Covering traditional painting and drawing materials and techniques. Subjects are varied and based around students interests and growth.

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

Summer term: June 4th - July 23rd (8 weeks) 1-3pm (2hrs) / Thursdays at GRAFT STUDIOS.

Tutor: Emma Souter

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 improvers sessions are designed for artists ready to go further—with a focus on experimentation, technique and individual direction, she offers tailored guidance to help develop confidence and a stronger creative voice.