Saturday 14th Feb
6-8:30pm
A relaxed Valentine's painting session where you paint someone you care about, a partner, pal, or situationship.
Guided, informal, and very low pressure. No experience needed, all materials included. Hosted in the cozy Gaffe in Shipley, wharf street, bd17 7dw.
Expect painting, great drinks and snacks on offer to buy, and results you’ll probably want to keep.
Thu 5th Mar
6:30 - 8:30pm
You'll come away feeling confident and inspired to start painting with oil paints.
Suitable for complete beginners and experienced painters of other mediums (acrylic/water colour) who are curious about painting with oils. We’ll cover everything from materials to technique so you can paint with confidence.
The session is taught in my studio at Yarn Studios in Shipley, BD17 7DW.
Starting Fri 6th March
18:30-21:00
A 3-week course designed to help you move past stiff, flat or overworked eyes. You’ll learn how to observe more deeply, simplify what you see, and use tone and colour to create eyes that feel alive and expressive. Ideal if you struggle to capture emotion or confidence in your portraits.
Drop in is also available
The session is taught in my studio at Yarn Studios in Shipley, BD17 7DW.
Sat 7th Mar
10:30-1pm
Perfect for creatives seeking confidence in colour mixing and harmony. Using acrylic paints, you’ll explore the colour wheel, experiment with mixing, and practise matching nuanced hues. The skills you gain will strengthen your understanding of colour and can be carried into any medium you choose in the future.
The session is taught in my studio at Yarn Studios in Shipley, BD17 7DW.
Thu 12th Mar
6:30-8:30pm
You'll come away feeling confident and inspired to start painting with oil paints.
Suitable for complete beginners and experienced painters of other mediums (acrylic/water colour) who are curious about painting with oils. We’ll cover everything from materials to technique so you can paint with confidence.
The session is taught in my studio at Yarn Studios in Shipley, BD17 7DW.
Sat 14th Mar
10:30am-12:30pm
Discover the joy of painting portraits in a welcoming, supportive environment. I’ll simplify the process so you can focus on expressing character and emotion, making portraits feel approachable and rewarding. By the end, you’ll leave inspired, confident, and amazed at what you’ve created with your own hands.
The session will be taught in my studio at Yarn Studios, Unit A, Wharf Street, Shipley, BD17 7DW.
Sat 14th Mar
1:30-3:30pm
You'll come away feeling confident and inspired to start painting with oil paints.
Suitable for complete beginners and experienced painters of other mediums (acrylic/water colour) who are curious about painting with oils. We’ll cover everything from materials to technique so you can paint with confidence.
The session is taught in my studio at Yarn Studios in Shipley, BD17 7DW.
Personalised learning, tailored to you at a date/time that suits you!
Ideal for beginners to intermediate painters who want to build confidence, develop skills, and grow artistically in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
These 1:1 sessions provide focused, personalised guidance perfect for anyone who prefers learning outside a group setting or wants to strengthen specific areas. Each session is shaped around your goals, experience level, and the techniques you’d like to develop.
Popular topics include:
Intro to Oil Painting • Intro to Portraits • Colour Theory (often 2–3 sessions) • Painting Eyes • Mixing Skin Tones • Achieving Colour Harmony (often 2–3 sessions) • Intro to Composition and more.
After purchase, I will contact you to arrange a date and time that suits you. I offer a limited number of dedicated 2-hour slots each month, with daytime and evening availability from Monday to Saturday.
Sessions are taught in my studio at Yarn Studios, Wharf Street, Shipley, BD17 7DW.
The Workshop Gift Card lets your recipient choose the artistic experience that suits them best, whether it’s a spot in one of my scheduled group workshops or a personalised 1:1 session tailored to their unique painting goals. Gift them the experience of learning and creativity. They will leave feeling confident in their new found skills and inspired.
You can choose from the below options:
£35 - 1 Workshop
£40 - 1:1 session/Mix Colour Like a Pro Workshop
£70 - 2x Workshops
£80 - 2x 1:1 sessions
£105 - 3x Workshops
£120 - 3x 1:1 sessions
£140 - 4x Workshops
£160 - 4× 1:1 sessions
*After purchase, the recipient is sent a unique code. The recipient can use it to book a group workshop or a 1:1 session, and I will email them to arrange the topic, time, and date for the 1:1 session.
Sat 31st Jan
10:30am-12:30pm
Discover the joy of painting portraits in a welcoming, supportive environment. I’ll simplify the process so you can focus on expressing character and emotion, making portraits feel approachable and rewarding. By the end, you’ll leave inspired, confident, and amazed at what you’ve created with your own hands.
The session will be taught in my studio at Yarn Studios, Unit A, Wharf Street, Shipley, BD17 7DW.
£35
Sat 15th Nov
10:30am-1pm
Unlock the subtle art of mixing realistic skin tones for portraiture in this focused workshop. Working with both acrylic and oil paints, you’ll learn how to create a wide range of lifelike hues and nuanced variations that bring painted faces to life. While we won’t be painting full portraits, the session concentrates on the essential colour theory and mixing techniques that underpin successful portrait work. Suitable for artists familiar with any medium. The principles of colour remain the same.
The session will be taught in my studio at Yarn Studios, Unit A, Wharf Street, Shipley, BD17 7DW.