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
New for Autumn 2024
Lizzie Bentley Monday Evenings Life Drawing Class 7-9.30pm
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane,
CV37 9BL
Members only.
We are splitting this course into three parts so that you can sign up for a mini taster course or for the whole term.
Course 1: September 16th, 23rd and 30th
£48
Course 2: October 28th and November 4th and 11th £48
Course 3: November 18th, 25th and December 2nd, 9th £64
Single sessions also available in the store £18
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.
New for Autumn 2024
Charli Farquharson Tuesday Evenings Art Class (Oil, Acrylics, Pastels) 7-9.30pm
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane,
CV37 9BL
Members only. Cost: £120 for a 12 week term.
This course will centre around the importance of design, value and colour. Bring along your own pieces to work on, or begin afresh by taking inspiration from the demonstrations and class ‘openers’ I will pose. These will be fun ways to get the creative juices flowing and increase confidence. Being primarily a pastel artist and acrylic painter, demonstrations will focus on these. I will, however, give direction on how to apply the principles to any preferred medium, of which there will be a variety try out, alongside interesting techniques to experiment with.
Growing up on Scotland’s rugged coast, my work tends to reflect that landscape. I also tend to abstract my work to some extent, and I enjoy using texture and colour to do so. I hope to introduce to you some methods and ideas that will further your artistic development, allowing you to enjoy the process of art making even more, and ultimately love the result.

Some materials will be provided. More details nearer the start of the course.
The dates of the course are:
September 10th, 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th
November 12th, 19th, 26th,
December 3rd, 10th, 17th
For more information, email Charli on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Lizzie Bentley’s Still Life Painting from Observation Class is 9am to 12 midday on Friday Mornings at Shottery Memorial Hall. 14 week term.
Cost £180
There are a few spaces for the Autumn term. The dates are:
September 6,13,20,27
October 4,11,18,25
November 8,15,22,29
December 6,13
In Lizzie’s Still Life Painting from Observation class, Lizzie encourages 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
New for Autumn 2024
Kathryn Wickson Wednesday Evenings Watercolour Class 7-9.30pm
Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane,
CV37 9BL
Members only. Cost: £120 for a 12 week term.
Have Fun with Watercolour for Beginners and Improvers Class Fully Booked
We will begin with a botanical style of painting flowers and fruit during the first half term, and then progress onto landscapes in the second half term. I will do lots of mini demonstrations and will encourage you to practise different techniques, and show you how to include them in your paintings.
I have been painting in watercolour for many years, and have been doing demonstrations and workshops for over 15 years now. I grew up on a farm and my paintings are very much inspired by a love of nature, and the countryside.
Some materials will be provided. More details nearer the start of the course.
The dates of the course are:
September 18th, 25th,
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
December 4th, 11th,
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
his 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:
16/9, 23/9, 30/9
14/10, 21/10
4/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11
2/12, 9/12/24
11 weeks in total Cost £130
Fully Booked -to put your name on the waiting list, email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Autumn 2024: Wednesday afternoons
Beginners/Improvers Painting Class
For members only but you can become a member by visiting our store.
Fully Booked
This is led by Keith Billington, who ran our extremely successful 'Fun with Watercolour' workshop earlier this year and regularly tutors during our Friday Social studio time. He is accomplished in all painting mediums (watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oils). This class is designed for members who are new to painting or who have not painted for some time and want a refresher course. He would also welcome more experienced members who want regular teaching input to improve their painting. He will do mini demonstrations in particular media but you are welcome to bring along your favourite medium. There will be opportunities to try a variety of media without having to buy all the equipment. Further details about equipment needed can be obtained by emailing Lisa Musgrove on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
The Autumn course will cost £120 for twelve 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:
September 18,25,
October 2,9,16,23
November 6,13,20,27,
December 4,11
Places will be limited to twelve so book early.
For more information email:
Lisa Musgrove at workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
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: 1-4 pm
For more information, please email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Session 2: Friday Afternoons: 1-4pm
This session is now fully booked. Places for individual weeks may be available and will be put in our store on a Saturday for the following Friday, if available. 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.
art classes with Sarah Miles
Focus this term: Let's Draw!
The sessions comprise of a demonstration which lasts 15 to 30 minutes which follow a theme for the term. This term, the focus is on improving our drawing skills, and we will be covering: simplifying subjects into shapes, perspective, proportion, still life, and life drawing over seven sessions. Sarah will be demonstrating in pencil and charcoal this term, and those materials will be available for you if you need them. All mediums are welcome though, if you wish to work in something else!
Sarah and her class explore many subjects and mediums, including: Perspective, Colour Theory, Tonal Values, Texture Palette Knife Work, Landscapes, Life Drawing, Still Life, Portraits, Animals, Figures, Charcoal, Oils, Watercolours, and Acrylics.
After each session, Sarah also emails out notes and video tutorials based on the session and what came up. Great if you need a recap or if you missed a session. You're also welcome to make up the time at the other class on the other day to yours.
You can sign up for:
Wednesday fortnightly classes at Kineton Village Hall, CV35 0LA
7:30-9:30pm
and are starting back on 18th September and finish on 11th December. Please check the website for the dates as one date doesn't fit the usual fortnightly pattern.
or
Friday fortnightly classes at Ladbroke Village Hall, CV47 2BY
7-9pm
and are starting back on 13th September and finishing on 6th December
Sessions usually work out at £11 a session, but there has been £2 added onto the course, to help contribute to the payment of our life models this term.
If you'd like more information, email Sarah at: smiles-art@outlook.com
Or go to:
https://www.sarahmilesartstudio.com/workshops for dates, info and booking on.
