Art classes
Watercolour painting
Start your journey with watercolour painting as I guide you through essential techniques. Carefully prepared step-by-step lessons are designed to challenge and inspire, providing you with the opportunity to practice and refine your skills.
Using watercolours is like going on a creative adventure – they’re spontaneous and let happy accidents happen, adding a special touch to the art. Whether you’re creating peaceful scenes with gentle washes or lively bursts of colour, watercolours bring your paintings to life.
Art classes
Drawing
Explore the fundamental principles of drawing, from mastering lines and shapes to understanding shading and perspective. Build a solid artistic foundation that will serve you in all your creative endeavours.
You will learn a variety of drawing techniques, including pencil, charcoal, and ink. Experiment with textures, styles, and mediums to find your unique artistic voice.
Colchester
Days
Fridays 10:00 am
Saturdays 10:00 am
Prices
Drawing workshop (2 hours) £12
Watercolour workshop (3 hours) £15
Acrylic workshop (3 hours) £25-30
Only up to 15 students per workshop
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
Wednesdays 10:30 am
Prices
Watercolour (3 hours) – £15 per person
Drawing (2 hours) – £10 per person
Only up to 11 students per workshop
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 10 am
Prices
Drawing workshop – £15 (2 hours)
Watercolour workshop – £20 (3 hours)
Acrylic workshop – from £30 (4 hours, complimentary tea/coffee and cake during 30 mins break)
Small group – only up to 9 students per workshop.
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.
Gallery
Examples
Gallery
Students' works
Your tutor
Mariya McAllister
is a professional artist based in Clacton on Sea, UK.
She is dedicated to fostering the artistic potential of students, whether they’re stepping into the world of art for the first time or already have some experience.
Her friendly personality, paired with a patient and encouraging approach, ensures that classes are not only instructive but also enjoyable for everyone involved.