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
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.
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.