1 dayCanvas Upcycling & Restretching Workshop
5th Oct
Learn to restretch and upcycle canvases in this hands-on workshop. A practical, sustainable skill every artist should have.
Short Courses
Intensive workshops led by Lucie Cookson. Book your place and develop your practice.
1 day
1 dayFinishing Day
17th Oct
Do you have a painting you want to finish? Lucie is offering you the chance to join her in the studio and let your paintings fulfil their potential. .
1 dayPastel Portrait from a Photograph
14th & 15th Nov
Create a stunning pastel portrait from your own photograph. Learn Lucie's structural techniques for capturing likeness and depth.
£180Find out more
Wed EveningsContemporary Portraiture
Wednesday evenings 6.30 -9pm
Led by internationally exhibited artist Lucie Cookson—whose work has been showcased at the National Portrait Gallery and is held in portrait collections worldwide—this course bridges classical techniques with contemporary materials and styles.
£310Find out more
1 dayMonochrome Portraits
16th January
Master the art of the human face using Lucie's foolproof, signature structural techniques. Stripped of colour, you will learn to use monochrome pastel pencils to capture striking depth, perfect proportions, and a powerful likeness.
1 dayPastel Portrait from a Model
13th Feb
Work from a live model to create a vibrant pastel portrait. Develop observation skills and learn to capture personality and presence.
1 dayLife Drawing Day
13th mar
A full day of life drawing with a professional model. Sharpen your observational skills and explore the human form in a relaxed, supportive studio environment.
£100Find out more
1 dayAn Impressionist Beach Scene
17th April
Paint a sun-drenched beach scene in the Impressionist tradition. Learn to capture light, movement, and atmosphere with confidence.
1 dayThe Wonder of Water
TBC
Explore the mesmerising qualities of water in paint. Learn to capture reflections, movement, and light on water in this inspiring day workshop.
Not sure which course is right for you?
Get in touch and Lucie will help you find the perfect course for your level and interests.