Learn to Paint Course in May 2026

Learn to Paint Course in May 2026

creative, Learn To Paint, Painting, Workshop

Learn To Paint:

MAY 2026

A TUTORED COURSE OVER THREE WEEKS:

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7th, 14th and 21st
FROM 7 pm – 9 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 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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N.B. 
Single sessions are available at £35 each if you can’t commit to all three dates.
Please let Julia know and she will sort out payment via a bank transfer.
Contact Julia on julia@bl6studios.co.uk
Phone Photography Workshop

Phone Photography Workshop

photography, smartphone, Workshop

Saturday & Sunday

How to Improve Your Photography
Using Your Mobile Phone

Who This Is For

If you’ve ever thought:

“I’ve got a good phone… but my photos aren’t great”

This is for you. No experience needed. Just bring your phone.

 

My Promise to you should you take on this mission to learn – You’ll leave knowing what to look for, and how to fix it when it’s not working.

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The Aim Of The Session

This workshop is not about turning anyone into a professional photographer.

It is simply about helping you recognise one of the most important ingredients in photography – Light. Once you begin to notice it, the camera you already carry in your pocket becomes far more capable than you realised.

Most people carry a very capable camera in their pocket every day, yet the photos they take rarely match what they saw.

The colours fall flat. The subject feels lifeless. The image doesn’t hold the moment.

The reason is simple.
Photography isn’t about the camera. It’s about light.

Once you start to notice how light behaves, your photos improve quickly.

– You begin to see where to stand.
– When the light is working.
– What to include, and what to leave out.

That’s when things change.

Mobile Photography is Problem Solving

Using your phone properly isn’t about having the latest device.
It’s about knowing what to fix.

Most poor photos come down to a few things:

– The light is wrong
– The angle is off
– The background is distracting
– The timing is missed

Fix these, and the image vastly improves immediately.

Get It Right First

A strong photograph is built before you press the button.

Then Refine, Don’t Rescue

Yes, we edit. But editing is not there to fix bad photos.
It’s there to finish good ones.

– A small exposure adjustment
– A cleaner crop
– touch of contrast
– A simple edit in Snapseed

That’s all it should take.

Workshop Details

How to Improve Your Photos Captured With Your Mobile Phone

What You’ll Learn

This is practical. No theory for the sake of it.

You’ll learn how to:

See and use light, natural or artificial
Compose quickly and clearly
Make better decisions on the spot
Edit your images simply and effectively

No jargon. No BS. Just what works.

Location
BL6 Studios
Hampson Street
Horwich
BL6 7JH

Group size
Maximum of TWO participants

Duration
Around 90 Minutes

Cost: £45

 

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