Chelsea Open Studio Short Course

About this course

Participants develop their painting practice independently in an open-studio setting, working in their chosen medium and exploring personal methods of making. The course focuses on developing paintings from reference material and assessing how compositions can be refined and evolved. Teaching combines individual guidance with short talks and lectures on artists and techniques. Sessions also cover preparation for exhibiting, while leaving the direction of the work open rather than assigning set projects.

What you'll learn

• Develop paintings from reference material
• Evaluate and refine compositions
• Explore personal painting methods and visual language
• Relate artists and techniques to individual painting practice
• Prepare work for exhibiting

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners with previous experience in drawing and painting who want to develop a personal practice. The intermediate level suggests work beyond fundamental techniques, while the open-studio format involves working independently, using initiative and responding to individual guidance.

• Previous drawing and painting experience is indicated
• Learners should be comfortable working independently
• The course takes place in an open-ended studio format without set projects