29 August, 5 September, 12 September & 19 September 2026
Saturdays, 10:00–13:00

In this four-week course, we will learn to see the world in large shapes and bold areas of colour rather than details. Instead of carefully copying what we see, we will simplify, exaggerate and transform it — turning a portrait, a still life or a figure into an expressive contemporary painting.

You don't need to be an experienced artist. In fact, this approach can be especially liberating if you have always thought: “I can't draw.”

Our main inspiration will be the early paintings of Nicolas de Staël or Maria Lassnig, whose work from the 1950s shows how a complex subject can be built from surprisingly simple shapes and powerful colour relationships.

You will learn how to:

• simplify complicated subjects into a few strong shapes;
• create volume without drawing every detail;
• turn an ordinary subject into an original painting.

The goal is not to produce a perfect copy of reality. The goal is to discover how much you can express with less. By the end of the course, you will have developed your own painting and a new way of looking at colour, form and composition.

Sunday drawing sessions with a nude model

On Sundays, we gather to study the human form through quick nude sketches. Each pose lasts from 2 to 12 minutes, helping to train your eye, refine your technique, and appreciate the beauty of every body. These sketches become not only a valuable artistic exercise but also an incredible resource for future painting projects.

Our models are contemporary dancers, actors, fashion models, and plus-size models. Their energy and presence make every session different — and genuinely inspiring.

We study anatomy, but we don't stop there. We experiment with technique, explore personal style, and make space for artistic freedom. This is also a meditative practice — one that sharpens the eye and quiets the mind.

Our artists have gone from their very first stroke to their first sale. We've helped participants exhibit and sell their work — through our own curated art markets and joint shows. You could be next.