Progressive Painting Course in April

Progressive Painting Course in April

creative, Learn To Paint, Painting, Workshop

This is a follow up course for those who have already covered our beginners level. It will run OVER THREE WEEKS in APRIL on WEDNESDAYS 15TH, 22nd AND 29TH from 1 pm – 3 pm.
 
This course is £90 and includes all materials and tuition. Refreshments are also provided.
 
 If you’ve completed our Beginner’s Acrylic Painting Course and are eager to take your skills to the next level, our brand-new Follow-On Acrylic Painting Course is the perfect next step in your creative journey.
 
Although designed specifically for returning students, this course is also ideal for anyone wishing to improve their skills and build on the foundational techniques you already know—colour mixing, brush control, layering, and composition—while introducing more advanced methods to help you deepen your artistic expression.
 
Each session includes guided demonstrations, personalised feedback, and plenty of time to develop your own unique style. You’ll complete three more pieces throughout the course, gaining confidence and discovering fresh ways to bring your ideas to life on the canvas.
 
We will be looking at Waterfalls, Lindisfarne Castle and a still life. We will follow on with using our brushes, palette knives but also introducing some new techniques.
 
Whether you’re hoping to refine your technique, expand your creativity, or maybe just simply enjoy spending more time painting within a supportive group. 
 
Whatever the reason, we can’t wait to see what you create next!
 
It is advisable to wear old clothes, but there are disposable aprons for your use. All materials are provided and you will go home with your finished painting at the end of each week..
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Learn to Paint Course in March 2026

Learn to Paint Course in March 2026

Learn To Paint, Painting

Learn To Paint:

MARCH 2026

A TUTORED COURSE OVER THREE WEEKS:

WEDNESDAYS March 11th, 18th and 25th
FROM 1 – 3 PM.

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

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No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

So are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?

Painting is not just about creating art; it’s a therapeutic journey that allows you to unwind, destress, and tap into the soothing rhythm of colours and forms. Connect with fellow beginners who share a similar passion.

Step-by-step guidance is crafted for those who have never held a brush.
You will discover the joy of expressing yourself through each stroke.
Throughout the day you will learn the basics of colour mixing, brush techniques, and composition in a supportive environment.

This course will run over three weeks.

  • Week 1: We will learn about colour theory, the colour wheel, mixing and blending colours. We will also look at which brushes to use.
  • Week 2: Once mastered the colour mixing we can move on to looking at skies, clouds and sunsets. How we apply the paint and which brushes to use. We will finish with painting a sky in an impressionist style.
  • Week 3: In this session we will look at the study of trees, again looking at how we apply paint and which brushes to use and introduce palette knives.

It is advisable to wear old clothes, but there are disposable aprons for your use.
All materials are provided and you will go home with your finished painting at the end of the day on week 2 and week 3.

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This course is £90 and includes all materials and tuition. Refreshments are also provided.

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Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

Other Tuition That May Be Of Interest To You

Progressive Painting Course (Acrylics)

Progressive Painting Course (Acrylics)

Learn To Paint, Painting, Tutored

Level Up Your Creativity: Introducing Our Follow-On Acrylic Painting Course in February 2026

If you’ve completed our Beginner’s Acrylic Painting Course and are eager to take your skills to the next level, our brand-new Follow-On Acrylic Painting Course is the perfect next step in your creative journey.

Although designed specifically for returning students, but it is also suitable for anyone just wishing to progress with their painting skills.  This course builds on the foundational techniques you already know—colour mixing, brush control, layering, and composition.

Expect to explore richer textures, experiment with new tools and mediums that challenge and inspire you.

We will be looking at coastal scenes, sunset skies and a still life. We will follow on with using our brushes, palette knives but also introducing some new techniques.

Each session includes guided demonstrations, personalised feedback, and plenty of time to develop your own unique style. You’ll complete three  pieces on canvas throughout the course.

This course is £90 and will run in FEBRUARY OVER THREE WEEKS Wednesday 11th, 18th and 25th in the afternoons from 1 pm – 3 pm.

Whether you’re hoping to refine your technique, expand your creativity, or maybe just simply enjoy spending more time painting within a supportive group. 

Whatever the reason,  we can’t wait to see what you create next!

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Learn to Paint Course in January 2026

Learn to Paint Course in January 2026

creative, Learn To Paint, Learning, Painting, Tutored

LEARN TO PAINT COURSE WILL BE OVER THREE WEEKS: WEDNESDAY JANUARY  14TH, 21ST AND 28TH
1 PM – 3 PM.
 
This acrylic painting course is Ideal for beginners! 
 
This course is £90 and includes all materials and tuition. Refreshments are also provided.
 
So are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?
Painting is not just about creating art; it’s a therapeutic journey that allows you to unwind, destress, and tap into the soothing rhythm of colours and forms. Connect with fellow beginners who share a similar passion.
 
No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

Forget about the intimidating blank canvas or paper, I will be with you every step of the way. Step-by-step guidance is crafted for those who have never held a brush. You will discover the joy of expressing yourself through each stroke.

Throughout the day you will learn the basics of colour mixing, brush techniques, and composition in a supportive environment.
We will be using acrylic paints as these are one of the most versatile, especially for beginners.
 
Week 1: We will learn about colour theory, the colour wheel, mixing and blending colours. We will also look at which brushes to use.
Week 2: Once mastered the colour mixing we can move on to looking at skies, clouds and sunsets. How we apply the paint and which brushes to use. We will finish with painting a sky in an impressionist style.
Week 3: In this session we will look at the study of trees, again looking at how we apply paint and which brushes to use and introduce palette knives.
 
It is advisable to wear old clothes, but there are disposable aprons for your use. All materials are provided and you will go home with your finished painting at the end of the day on week 2 and week 3 
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