Are you interested in joining professional artist Tracey Miles for a unique and dynamic portraiture art course?
Tracey’s teaching approach is non-prescriptive, supporting students to authentically respond visually to the world around them. With a focus on exploration, you’ll experiment with a range of media and techniques to build confidence in your creative process, discovering your own preferred methods along the way.
The course features a wide variety of live sitters and offering fresh perspectives and a diverse learning experience each session. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, the only prerequisite is an openness to trying new things.
Course Details:
Materials: Some materials and equipment available to try for free throughout the year; bring paper and a pencil to the first session.
Open to all abilities.
Pricing per term: £150 or £120 for returning customers for 10 sessions.
There are 10 sessions per term. Classes are taught in two half term terms so there is a break in each block. Please see the exact dates below:
10.30am-12.30pm:
Autumn Term:
Tracey will offer group instruction on media as they are introduced and teach a few quick exercise before the main poses. Both these aspects build step by step each week so everyone can gain knowledge and confidence quickly.
Sat 19 Sep 2026 to Sat 17 Oct 2026
Break
Sat 7 Nov 2026 to Sat 5 Dec 2026
Spring Term:
Spring term Traceys teaching expands into wet media. Alongside quick exercises different technical approaches are group taught and individual guidance given.
Sat 9 Jan 2027 to Sat 13 Feb 2027
Break
Sat 27 Feb 2026 to 20 March 2026
Summer Term:
Summer Term Tracey covers oil painting and mixed media. Students are free to use whatever media they prefer each week as well.
Sat 17 April 2026 to Sat 22 May 2026
Break
Sat 12 June 2026 to Sat 3 July 2026
Expect a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll not only develop your portraiture skills but also gain confidence in your artistic voice. We look forward to welcoming you!
August Taster Sessions: Want to try a session before committing to a full course? Join us in August for £5 taster sessions!
August testers sessions: 15th 22nd and 29th.