Classes and Exhibitions
Explore, learn and develop your creativity
Whether you're looking to develop your painting skills, try something completely new or enjoy a creative workshop with friends or family, I offer a range of friendly, relaxed and inspiring art tuition and workshops.
With over 15 years' teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge about art and art history, I offer private and class-based tuition, as well as workshops for groups of friends, families and couples. I also give demonstrations, appraisals and critiques to art societies and clubs, alongside engaging lectures on art.
“Your critique was the best ever in all the years I’ve been going.”
— Leatherhead Art Society
Before becoming an art tutor, I worked at Tate Modern and Tate Britain, followed by a role as Tours Manager for Frieze Art Fair, bringing valuable first-hand experience of the art world to my teaching.
What my students say
“Mel's classes are lively, friendly and relaxed.”
“It was my favourite workshop.”
Lively Seascapes Workshop
At Brightwells Creative Space
Saturday 17th October
10.00am -1.00pm FEW SPACES LEFT
Create a vibrant seascape in oils or acrylics using brushes, palette knives and surprising tools including old membership cards and satsuma bags! Experiment with exciting techniques and take home your finished artwork. Please book ahead - Message or call me 07919493851.
Special price for Farnham Craft Month £35
Few places Left - book soon
Landscape on a Brightly coloured surface. 21st November - SOLD OUT
Create an exciting landscape on a brightly coloured acrylic background using either oils or acrylics. Explore expressive painting techniques including layering, mark-making, and texture to build depth, energy, and atmosphere in your work. Suitable for all abilities, this inspiring workshop offers plenty of guidance while encouraging individual creativity.
All abilities welcome. £78 book through Surrey Adult Learning
Forthcoming Exhibitions
Shared Ground - Brightwell's Creative Space Farnham GU9 7UA - part of Farnham Craft month - Saturday 17th 10.00am-4.30pm and Sunday 18th October 11.00am - 4.00pm
I'll also be exhibiting at the Craft Market at Brightwells on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 10.00am- 5.00pm
Termly Classes
Monday Class -Explore Oils and Acrylics 10.00am - 12.00pm Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, GU21 5HD 10 week term starting 14th September £200 SOLD OUT
Tuesdays - Explore Oils and Acrylics 10.00 - 12.00 Woking - Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, GU21 5HD, 10 week term starting 15th September £200 2 spaces remaining
Online painting class 2.00-4.00pm alternate weeks - Starting 8th September - SOLD OUT
NEW - Wednesdays - Explore Oils and Acrylics 10.00am - 12.00pm Woking - Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, GU21 5HD, 10 week term starting 23rd September £200 3 Spaces remaining
Thursdays - Online Drawing and Painting 10.00am - 12.00pm -11 week term £198 SOLD OUT
If you would like to register your interest in joining one of my classes or workshops, please message me.