The Society organises a couple of 'studio time' sessions, where members come together to meet, create, share inspiration and help each other. There are also classes run by some of our members - some of which can be purchased through our store and others that are joined by contacting the artist directly.
Current Classes- Scroll Down to see all the classes
Summer Term: Renewal emails have now gone out to exiting participants. Any spare places on courses are now available in our store and detailed below. Keep looking, as more spaces may become available later, especially after 1st April, which is the deadline for current participants to renew.
To enquire about being added to a waiting list for any of these courses, please contact Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk . Courses are for members only.
Monday 10am-12.00pm
Painting from a life Model
Members only
This course is fully booked. To add you name to the waiting list, email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.com
Monday 12.30-2.30pm
Drawing from a life model
Members only
This course is fully booked. To add you name to the waiting list, email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.com
Monday 3-5.30pm
Painting with Angela Webb
'The Painters' Studio class will follow a mentoring format. The aim of the class is to help you find and develop your own artistic voice whilst increasing the variety of skills and techniques in your artistic toolkit. You will bring in your own equipment and painting projects to work on during the class, and I will give individual, tutorial style feedback and advice.'
Angela mainly works in oils and acrylics but is also experienced in tutoring watercolour students.
The dates of the next course are:
April 28th,
May 12th, 19th (bank holiday 5th, half term 26th)
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
July 7th, 14th
10 weeks in total Cost £125
Fully Booked -to put your name on the waiting list, email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Booking now available
Lizzie Bentley Monday Evenings Life Drawing Class 7-9pm 8 week course
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane,
CV37 9BL
Members only.
Dates of the course: 28/4, 12/5, 19/5, 2/6, 9/6, 16/6, 30/6, 7/7 (no class 5/5 or 26/5 or 23/6)
This is a friendly class and members of all abilities are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
In each class there will be a life model to draw from. The class will typically start with 15 mins of short poses and then followed by a longer sustained pose.
Lizzie Bentley studied her Fine Art degree at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art.
Social Studio Time
The society runs two regular studio sessions where members can come along to create their art amongst fellow members. Only the Friday session has a tutor, Keith Billingham, but both groups have some experienced artists who are willing to share their knowledge.
Session 1: Tuesday Afternoons: 1.30-4 pm
£60 for 11 weeks (No tuition)
Dates for the Summer term:29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 3/6, 10/6, 17/6, 24/6, 1/7, 8/7, 15/7
(Half term 27th May) You can book via our store or
For more information, please email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Session 2: Friday Afternoons: 1-4pm
Summer term dates: 2/5, 9/5, 23/5, 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 4/7, 11/7, 18/7
(No session on 16/5, 30/5 and 27/6).
Please book via our website.
For more information, email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
These sessions are for members only. You can become a member by visiting our store.
Charli Farquharson Mentoring Class (Any Medium)
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane,
CV37 9BL
Members only.
Thursday Afternoons 1.30pm – 4pm
£138 for ten weeks
New for 2025 with Charli Farquharson
Are you looking to take your art to the next level? Whether you're refining a specific piece, exploring a new medium, or seeking clarity in your creative direction, this mentorship class is designed to support you. Bring along whatever you're working on - pastels, acrylics, oils, or any other medium - and receive tailored guidance to overcome challenges, develop your skills, and achieve your artistic goals.
Charli’s approachable and supportive teaching style focuses on creating a comfortable space where you can feel at ease exploring your creativity. With years of experience as a practicing artist, Charli brings a deep understanding of the fundamentals of design, value, and colour to help you create impactful, cohesive works of art.
Over the course of ten weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on your personal projects while benefiting from the tailored guidance of a professional mentor. Gain practical tips, build confidence, and discover new techniques, all while connecting with like-minded artists. Perfect for creatives at any stage of their journey, this class will inspire you to grow and create with greater confidence and skill.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and start transforming your art!
Dates for summer term: 1/5, 8/5, 15/5, 22/5, 5/6, 12/6, 19/6, 26/6, 3/7, 10/7
For more information, email Charli on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Spring 2025: Keith Billington Art Studio Time
This is a sociable art session where members can bring their preferred medium and be mentored by Keith. Beginners will benefit from mini demonstrations and be given projects to get them started on their art journey but more experienced artists can get advice on whatever medium or project they are working on. Keith will also provide projects for this group for those who want them.
Keith is a very successful professional artist who was known for his watercolour and gouache paintings but is increasingly becoming known for his wonderful abstract acrylics and pastel landscapes. He is an expert at helping members to experiment with new mediums and has received excellent reviews on all of is workshops.
For members only but you can become a member by visiting our store.
The Summer course will cost £115 for ten weeks and will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 4pm at Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane, CV37 9BL
The dates for the new course are:
30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 2/7, 9/7, 16/7
(no session on 28/5 and 25/6)
Places will be limited so book early.
For more information email:
Lisa Musgrove at workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Kathryn Wickson Wednesday Evenings Watercolour Class 7-9.30pm
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane,
CV37 9BL
Members only. Cost: £100 for a 9 week term.
Have Fun with Watercolour for Beginners and Improvers
Kathryn will do lots of mini demonstrations and will encourage you to practise different techniques, and show you how to include them in your paintings.
Kathryn will guide you step-by-step through a variety of different projects. This term subjects will include birds, snowdrops and a bluebell wood. She will encourage you to have some fun with the medium, and experiment with using salt and clingfilm to create interesting effects.
She has been painting in watercolour for many years, and has been doing demonstrations and workshops for over 15 years now. She grew up on a farm and her paintings are very much inspired by a love of nature, and the countryside.
The dates of the course are:
30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, (Half term no session 28/5)
Lizzie Bentley’s Still Life Painting from Observation Class is 9am to 12 midday on Friday Mornings at Shottery Memorial Hall. 10 week term.
Cost £160
The dates are:
2/5, 9/5, 23/5, 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 27/6, 4/7, 11/7, 18/7
(Half term no session 30/5)
In Lizzie’s Still Life Painting from Observation class, Lizzieencourages you to paint from life. As you enter her class, you will find 3 or 4 still life set-ups to paint from (lemons, pears, dried flowers, silk flowers, various objects). These still life set-ups will be repeated for 3 weeks to enable each artist a sustained period to finish their work.
Lizzie is an Oil Painter who, after leaving Oxford University with a degree in Fine Art, went on to study at Heatherley’s school of Art in London and also at the Princes Drawing School. At both schools she was able to continue to learn how to draw and paint from various Slade Trained Art Professors.
Lizzie also spent a year at The Kew Steam Museum in London, studying Painting Practice with Jason Bowyer (neac).
Lizzie is a professional artist and paints on the days she doesn’t teach.
lizziebentley.com 07747612830
Regular Art Classes in Warwickshire with Sarah Miles
Wednesday & Friday evenings, fortnightly
Our member, Sarah Miles, is a full time artist and art teacher. She has demonstrated and delivered a number of workshops for us, with excellent teaching and has even sent out notes and video tutorials to catch people up.
Sarah teaches her own classes, and covers all the fundamentals in art including: using shape, perspective, tonal values, and colour theory; and explores a range of mediums including: charcoal, oil, watercolours, acrylics, plus other textures and mediums to use alongside.
Sarah plans her regular classes according to a 'learning focus', and advertises her classes as 'courses' on her website, although she makes it clear there is no obligation for her students to follow the planning. You are always welcome to bring your own project and work in different mediums, and she'll advise you as you require.
You have a choice of two evenings and venues, and you are welcome to swap an evening if you can't make one week. Sarah's regular classes take place fortnightly at:
Kineton Village Hall, Mill Street, Kineton, CV35 0LB on Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm
and
Ladbroke Village Hall, Southam, CV47 2BY on Friday evenings 7-9pm
For more information, visit her website:https://www.sarahmilesartstudio.com/workshops
or find out mor from her blog posts: https://www.sarahmilesartstudio.com/blog/200095/adult-art-classes-in-warwickshire
