Learn to Paint Course in March 2026

Learn to Paint Course in March 2026

Learn To Paint:

MARCH 2026

A TUTORED COURSE OVER THREE WEEKS:

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

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

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.

To BOOK A PLACE please click the button below

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

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

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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!

Learn to Paint Course in January 2026

Learn to Paint Course in January 2026

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 
Rob Edmondson | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Rob Edmondson | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Rob Edmondson | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Rob Edmondson

Rob Edmondson

Artist

 

Rob Edmondson is a Lancashire-based landscape artist with a deep-rooted passion for capturing the shifting moods of the British countryside. Working predominantly in acrylics, his work draws inspiration from the wild moorlands, coastal paths, and quiet valleys of the North West.

With a background in graphic design and fine art, Rob brings a keen eye for composition and light.

His paintings carry a sense of stillness, solitude, and familiarity—offering the viewer both comfort and contemplation.

Rob is one of the featured artists in the Harvest Of Visions summer exhibition at BL6 Studios, Horwich.

Instagram: @lancashirelandscapeart
Website: lancashirelandscapeart.co.uk

The Inn at Whitewell

A bright, clear day on the River Hodder, with the Inn at Whitewell standing proudly on the bank. The architecture is detailed and familiar, nestled into the hillside and surrounded by trees coming into leaf.

A near-perfect mirror in the still water, interrupted only by the ripples of the river’s gentle flow.

The light is crisp, the air feels fresh, and there’s a sense of contentment — as if nothing needs to happen here, except the quiet passing of time and water. 

 

Artwork Title: The Inn at Whitewell
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 58cm x 84cm
Price: £650
Presentation: framed, ready to hang

Isolation

In this painting, Rob Edmondson offers us a quiet moment of stillness and distance. A solitary house sits at the edge of a clearing, partially hidden by bare trees and encroaching mist.

The golden bracken and rust-coloured grasses hint at late autumn, just before winter takes hold. Lichen-covered stones dot the foreground, leading your eye gently toward the home.

Behind it, the pine forest fades into soft grey, giving a sense of depth and remoteness.

 

Artwork Title: Isolation
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Limited Edition framed print
Size: 72cm x 89cm
Price: £320
Presentation: framed, ready to hang

Ashness

 

This painting shows Ashness Bridge, one of the Lake District’s best-known views. The old stone bridge sits over a fast-moving stream, surrounded by rocks and trees bursting with autumn colours — oranges, golds, and deep browns.

Just beyond the tree line lies Derwentwater, a wide, peaceful lake, and in the far distance stands Skiddaw — one of the tallest mountains in England. The hills are softened by mist, adding a quiet feeling to the scene.

The painting makes you feel like you’re standing right there — listening to the water rush, the leaves rustle, and the wind brush past. It captures a calm moment in nature, filled with colour and life.

 

Artwork Title: Ashness
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 68cm x 68cm
Price: £650
Presentation: square format framed, ready to hang

Lake Fells

 

This is the view from the summit of Catbells, looking north toward Skiddaw — one of the Lake District’s highest peaks. Below, Derwentwater glistens between wooded shores and scattered islands. The rich patchwork of fields, ridges, and rock are painted with bold, expressive strokes. Light dances across the landscape, revealing the drama and depth of this wild northern view. It’s a moment of awe, captured with colour and clarity.

Artwork Title: Lake Fells
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 70cm x 70cm
Price: £650
Presentation: square format framed, ready to hang

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Janette Byrne

Janette Byrne

Artist

 

Janette Byrne (Jb Art) is a local artist who graduated with a Masters in Fine Art at the University of Greater Manchester. She has exhibited widely in the UK and has had several works accepted to go through to the Royal Academy Summer exhibition … and has Sold there.                            
     Janette’s current work ethic is far removed from the detailed processes of completing Fine Art Degrees and by popular request she is enjoying painting frivolous flowers and animals… She hopes you enjoy her display.

Cyclamen

 

Cyclamen Sky is a serene study in poise and quiet beauty. The delicate, sweeping petals of the cyclamen unfold like ribbons in the breeze, their soft blush and ivory tones set against a vivid, sky-blue background.

There’s a gentle rhythm here. The graceful arcs of stem and bud dancing upward with a quiet, contemplative energy.

Painted in acrylics on canvas board and measuring 27 x 27 cm, this piece is framed in clean white that lifts the natural palette. Cyclamen, with their distinctive nodding blooms, have long been associated with inner strength, devotion, and understated grace. This painting captures that spirit perfectly — a sense of calm resilience held within soft, flowing forms.

Artwork Title: Cyclamen Sky
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 27cm x 27cm
Price: £45
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Floral Display

 

A joyful explosion of colour, this oil-on-board painting celebrates the abundant beauty of a freshly gathered bouquet. Janette Byrne’s expressive brushwork and bold colour palette evoke a spontaneous, almost celebratory energy—as though the flowers are still dancing from being placed in the soft blue background and rounded vase.

The art creates a calm contrast, allowing the florals to sing with life.

Artwork Title: Frivolous Flowers
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Oil on Canvas Board
Size: 28cm x 33cm
Price: £70
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Fuchsia Tangle

 

An exuberant celebration of nature’s drama, Fuchsia Tangle draws the viewer into a vibrant undergrowth where oversized fuchsia blooms hang like whispered secrets among thick, wild grasses.

The artist’s expressive brushwork and bold colour palette turn this delicate flower into something untamed and defiant.

Each pink petal edged in crimson and softened with lilac pops against a backdrop of sun-soaked greens and flashes of aqua, suggesting a humid garden or lush tropical border alive with energy.

Painted in acrylic on canvas board and set in a clean white frame with a subtle blush mount, this 5×7″ piece delivers colour therapy in compact form

Artwork Title: Fuchsia Tangle
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 13cm x 18cm
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Artwork Title: Fuchsia Tangle
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 13cm x 18cm
Price: £30
Presentation: framed, ready to display

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Julia Entwistle | Artist In Residence

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read more

Jackie Williams | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Profile Image of Jackie by Ian Fletcher  Jackie Williams is a Lancashire-based painter whose work explores the shifting energies of landscape and light. Working primarily in acrylic, she creates expressive, textural pieces that move between abstraction and realism —...

read more

Kirsten Todd | Featured Artist Summer 2025

  Kirsten Todd is a Lancashire-based intuitive artist and founder of Art at Vixen, known for her emotionally charged abstracts and divine feminine portraiture. With a BA in Graphic Design and over 30 years in the creative industry, Kirsten has painted...

read more

Julia Uttley | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Profile image of Julia courtesy Don Tonge  Julia Uttley is a Bolton‑based photographer whose work reveals a deep connection to the region’s industrial heritage and moorland landscapes. Born and raised in Lancashire’s Fylde region, she was drawn back north in 2015,...

read more

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read more

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