11-Week Still Life Painting Course – Spring 2026
Starts w/c 5 January
Learn light, colour, composition & perspective through guided studio sessions.
Work Directly From Life
Deliberate Practice - with Still Life
I am currently really inspired by the principal of deliberate practice—the idea that focused, intentional repetition is what truly builds mastery. In still life painting, this means slowing down, isolating specific skills, and working with clear goals in mind: improving the accuracy of a drawing, refining edge control, exploring colour relationships, or strengthening compositional design. By repeatedly engaging with simple objects under controlled conditions, we create a powerful learning loop where feedback is immediate and progress becomes measurable. Still life becomes more than a subject—it becomes a structured way to train the eye, sharpen technique, and accelerate growth as a painter.
Quick Overview
🗓️ Starts: WC/ 5th of January 2026
🕕 When: Daytime and Evening Classes available
📍 Where: Ipswich, Martlesham, Felixstowe, Melton, Needham Market
Skill Level: Beginners and intermediate
Cost: £260 for 11 weeks. £185 for Martlesham evening class 
Materials: Full Materials List can be found HERE
What You Will Learn
Over 11 weeks, this course takes you step-by-step through the core principles of still life painting in both drawing and painting. In the first six weeks we will explore different areas of focus, including drawing basic forms, Measuring, Composition and tone, Colour Mixing, Mark Making and Subject selection. After half term – we will have 5 sessions where will explore different subjects. Painting or drawing at home will be encouraged but not essential and each week will have a theme for homework.
Weeks 1–6: Drawing & Fundamentals
Setting up and Drawing Basic Forms
- Measuring and observational drawing
Tone and Composition
Colour Mixing and compostion
Mark Making excercises
Palette Knife Still Life
🎨 Weeks 7–11: Still Life Themes
- Kitchen Still Life
- Garden Still Life
- Memento Mori
- Abstract Still Life
- Open Session
Resources
Reading List
The Art of Still Life – Todd M Casey
Daily Painting – Carole Marine
Artists to consider:
Ewan Uglow
William Nicholson
John Maddison
💷 Payment
The full cost for this 12-week course is:
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£260 for the daytime course in Ipswich, Felixstowe,Melton and Needham Market
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£185 for the evening class at Martlesham
This covers all tuition
To keep things simple, payment is made in full when booking.
If you’d prefer to pay in two instalments, that can be arranged on request — just get in touch.
⏳ Missed Sessions
If you need to miss a week, you’re welcome to attend any of my other classes as a catch-up (subject to space). Just let me know in advance and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.
🤒 Cancellations
If I’m unwell or need to cancel a session, I’ll either:
Add a replacement session at the end of term
Or offer a credit toward next term
If for any reason I’m unable to run the course at all, I’ll issue a full refund.