Art classes
Art Workshops
Start your journey with art as I guide you through essential painting techniques. Carefully prepared step-by-step lessons are designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills.
My workshops are open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned artists. My goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can explore the joy of painting. My step-by-step lessons are easy to follow, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the workshops. I’ll be sharing my techniques and offering plenty of advice to help you grow your skills. Over the year we’ll explore a variety of exciting topics, from beautiful flowers and fruits to animals, birds and landscapes – something for everyone.
Dates and times
Watercolour Painting workshop – £15
– every Wednesday, 10:30am – 1:30pm (Group 1)
– every Thursday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Group 2)
– every Saturday, 10:00am – 1:00pm (Group 3 – from February)
Acrylic Painting workshop – £25
– last Tuesday of the month, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
21st Jan, 28th Jan, 25th Feb, 25th Mar, 29th Apr, 27th May.
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
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
Saturdays: Tea, coffee and cakes available to purchase at the gallery.
Venues
Wed and Thu: Albert Edward Hall Community Centre, Legerton Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8BW
Free parking by the hall.
Saturdays: The Art Gallery, 5 Central Parade, Rosemary Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1TF
Nearest car park is a short walk away – High Street Car Park Clacton, Carnarvon Road, CO15 6QE
Booking
As space is limited to just 10 spots per workshop, please be sure to book in advance.
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 and Holland Art Society. My paintings have been exhibited at the Open Summer Exhibition in The Minories (2024) and numerous group exhibitions. I am a finalist of Artists of the Year 2024 competition. At the moment I am preparing for my upcoming solo exhibition in Level Best Gallery in Colchester (April 2025).
I hold an MA in Art Education and MSc in Graphic Design and Multimedia.
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