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.

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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 Watercolour – Waves
23rd Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Church
30th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Butterfly

August
27th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Tiger

September
3rd Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Peonies
10th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Park with bridge
24th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Seagulls

October
1st Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Cat
8th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Bumblebee
15th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Landscape
22nd Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Tulips
29th Wed 10:30-13:30 Watercolour – Peacock

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.

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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 Acrylic- Tulip

August
28th Thu 10am-2pm Acrylic – Iris

September
4th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Rose
11th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Clematis
18th Thu 10am-1pm Watercolour – Peony
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.

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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.

Upcoming events

Art classes

"Rose" Acrylic painting workshop - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
During this workshop you are going to paint a flower with Mariya's guidance and gain confidence in painting with acrylics. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to explore the basics or an experienced artist looking to…
Sat, 02 Aug,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £25.00
1 Offer Available
"Rose" Watercolour - Fri 10:00 - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Fri, 22 Aug,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Freshwater Bay" Watercolour - Sat 10:00 - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Sat, 23 Aug,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Tiger" Watercolour - Wed 10:30
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"Tiger" Watercolour - Wed 10:30
Clacton on Sea - Albert Edward Hall
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if you are not good at drawing. At the beginning of…
Wed, 27 Aug,  10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Iris" Acrylic - Thu 10am - Walton on the Naze
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Walton on the Naze - East Coast Studios
During this workshop you are going to paint a flower with Mariya's guidance and gain confidence in painting with acrylics. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to explore the basics or an experienced artist looking to…
Thu, 28 Aug,  10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
confirmation_number £30.00
1 Offer Available
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"Fox" Watercolour - Fri 10:00 - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Fri, 29 Aug,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Forest with bluebells" Watercolour - Sat 10:00 - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Sat, 30 Aug,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Peonies" Watercolour - Wed 10:30
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Clacton on Sea - Albert Edward Hall
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if you are not good at drawing. At the beginning of…
Wed, 03 Sep,  10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Rose" Watercolour - Thu 10am
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"Rose" Watercolour - Thu 10am
Walton on the Naze - East Coast Studios
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Thu, 04 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £20.00
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"Seascape with sailboat" Watercolour - Fri 10:00 - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Fri, 05 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Iris" Acrylic - Sat 10am - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
During this workshop you are going to paint a flower with Mariya's guidance and gain confidence in painting with acrylics. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to explore the basics or an experienced artist looking to…
Sat, 06 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £25.00
1 Offer Available
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"Park" Watercolour - Wed 10:30
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"Park" Watercolour - Wed 10:30
Clacton on Sea - Albert Edward Hall
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if you are not good at drawing. At the beginning of…
Wed, 10 Sep,  10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Clematis" Watercolour - Thu 10am
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Walton on the Naze - East Coast Studios
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Thu, 11 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £20.00
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"Clematis" Watercolour - Fri 10:00 - Colchester
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Colchester - Kingsland Church
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Fri, 12 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Robin" Watercolour - Sat 10:00
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"Robin" Watercolour - Sat 10:00
Colchester - Kingsland Church
During this workshop we are going to paint a robin. Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if…
Sat, 13 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Peony" Watercolour - Thu 10am - Walton on the Naze
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Walton on the Naze - East Coast Studios
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Foundations of Watercolour Painting From mastering the delicate art of washes to exploring the…
Thu, 18 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £20.00
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"Cat" Watercolour - Fri 10:00
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"Cat" Watercolour - Fri 10:00
Colchester - Kingsland Church
During this workshop we are going to paint a cat. Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if…
Fri, 19 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Waves" Watercolour - Sat 10:00
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"Waves" Watercolour - Sat 10:00
Colchester - Kingsland Church
During this workshop we are going to paint a seascape. Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if…
Sat, 20 Sep,  10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Seagulls" Watercolour - Wed 10:30
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Clacton on Sea - Albert Edward Hall
Carefully prepared step-by-step lesson is designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills. Do not worry if you are not good at drawing. At the beginning of…
Wed, 24 Sep,  10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
confirmation_number £15.00
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"Peony" Acrylic - Thu 10am - Walton on the Naze
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Walton on the Naze - East Coast Studios
During this workshop you are going to paint a flower with Mariya's guidance and gain confidence in painting with acrylics. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to explore the basics or an experienced artist looking to…
Thu, 25 Sep,  10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
confirmation_number £30.00
1 Offer Available
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