Perfect for beginners
Art Classes and Workshops
Following a great success in Clacton-on-Sea, I am delighted to bring my popular art classes and workshops also to Colchester and Walton on the Naze.
My workshops are open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned artists. I’ll be sharing my techniques and offering plenty of advice to help you grow your skills. My step-by-step lessons are easy to follow, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the workshops. Over the year we’ll explore a variety of exciting topics, from beautiful flowers and fruits to animals, birds, landscapes and seascapes – something for everyone. My goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can explore the joy of painting.
Colchester
Days
Every Friday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Prices
Watercolour (3 hours) £15 per person
Acrylic (3 hours) £25 per person
Drawing (2 hours) £12 per person
Only 14 students per workshop
Schedule
July
18th Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Iris
19th Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Peony
25th Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Blue Tit
26th Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Beach huts
August
1st Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Lighthouse
2nd Sat 10:00-13:00 Acrylic – Rose
22nd Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Rose
23rd Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Freshwater Bay
29th Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Fox
30th Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Forest with bluebells
September
5th Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Seascape with sailboat
6th Sat 10:00-13:00 Acrylic – Iris
12th Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Clematis
13th Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Robin
19th Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Cat
20th Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Waves
26ht Fri 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Beach
27th Sat 10:00-13:00 Watercolour – Bumblebee
Materials
All required materials for lessons are supplied. Please remember to bring your own apron or wear clothes which you do not mind to stain.
Refreshments
Available to purchase at the café.
Venue
Kingsland Church, 86 London Road, Colchester, CO3 9DW
Parking
Free parking by the church.
Clacton on Sea
Days
Every Wednesday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Prices
Watercolour (3 hours) – £15 per person
Only 11 students per workshop
Schedule
July
16th Wed 10:30-13:30
23rd Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolo
30th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolo
August
27th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Tiger
September
3rd Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Peonies
10th Wed 10:30-13:30Â
24th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolo
October
1st Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Cat
8th Wed 10:30-13:30
15th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolo
22nd Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolo
29th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolo
Materials
All required materials for lessons are supplied. Please remember to bring your own apron or wear clothes which you do not mind getting stained.
Refreshments
Complimentary tea / coffee.
Venue
Albert Edward Hall Community Centre, Legerton Drive, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8BW.
Parking
Free parking by the hall.
Walton on the Naze
Days
Thursdays 10am-1pm or 10am-2pm
Prices
Watercolour workshops – £20 (3 hours)
Acrylic workshops – £30 (4 hours, complimentary tea/coffee and cake during 30 mins break)
Small group – only 8 students per workshop.
Schedule
July
31st Thu 10am-2pm
August
28th Thu 10am-2pm Acrylic – Iris
September
4th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Rose
11th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Clematis
25th Thu 10am-2pm Acrylic – Peony
October
2nd Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Blue tit
9th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Cat
16th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Seascape
23rd Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Landscape
25th Thu 10am-2pm Acrylic – Rose
Materials
All required materials for lessons are supplied. Please remember to bring your own apron or wear clothes which you do not mind getting stained.
Refreshments
Complimentary coffee/tea with cake during 30 minutes break during acrylic workshop.
Venue
Eastcoast-Studios, 13 Old Pier Street, Walton on the Naze CO14 8AN
Parking
Free parking by the seafront a short walk away.
There is a pay and display car park close to the gallery – High Street Parking, 1 Saville St, Walton on the Naze CO14 8PL.
About
Your tutor
My name is Mariya McAllister and I am a professional artist and art teacher based in Clacton on Sea.
I have been painting and drawing since very young age. I love to paint with acrylics and watercolours. Acrylics allow me to create almost hyper realistic paintings, while watercolours allow me to experiment with colour and texture. My favourite topics so far are flowers, fruits, landscapes, animals and birds.
Nature is an endless source of inspiration for me. I find beauty everywhere I look. Flowers always fascinated me and my dream was to be able to capture with great detail their beauty.
Through my work I hope to share my love of nature with you and bring joy into your life. I believe that art possesses a great power which helps unlock creativity, self-expression, and inner peace.
I am a member of Colchester Art Society, Ipswich Art Society, Holland Art Society and Frinton Art Society. My paintings have been exhibited at the RBA Annual Exhibition 2025, Open Summer Exhibition at The Minories (2024) and numerous group exhibitions. I am a finalist of Artists of the Year 2024 and 2025 competition.
I hold an MA in Art Education and MSc in Graphic Design and Multimedia.
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