Still Life Course – Spring 2026 Rushmere

What You’ll Learn

Over the 11 weeks you will learn how to use still life painting as a ‘creative laboratory’ – By working with smaller, everyday objects, learn to refine your drawing, strengthen your tonal understanding, develop confident mark-making, improve compositional choices, and explore colour design more deeply.

Course Dates

The course runs weekly for 11 sessions starting on the 5th of January 2026

Daytime Class: Classes are 3hrs long and run on Monday Mornings
Term length: 11 weeks
Note: No class during half-term 16th of February

Time & Venue

• Rushmere Church Hall: Mondays, 9:30am –12:30 pm
  Venue: [The St, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich IP5 1DH]

What’s Included

• All tuition and demonstrations
• Teas and Coffees (now included)
• A supportive, small-group learning environment
• Feedback on your progress

What to Bring

• An A3 sketchbook, pencils, charcoal and putty rubber for first 3 sessions and homework
• Full painting materials as suggested on website
• Table Cloth
• Apron or old clothes recommended

Payment Terms

The course fee is paid in full when booking:
Rushmere Mornings: £260
If you’d prefer to pay in two instalments, just contact me to arrange it.

Missed Sessions

If you can’t make a session, you’re welcome to attend any of my other classes as a catch-up, subject to availability. Please let me know in advance so I can confirm space.

Cancellations & Refunds

• If I need to cancel a session (e.g. due to illness), I’ll either:
  • Add an extra session at the end of term, or
  • Offer a credit toward a future class
• If I’m unable to run the course at all, you’ll receive a full refund.