Classes and Exhibitions
Want to try your hand at art or crafts? I can offer private and class-based tuition, as well as workshops for groups of friends, families or couples. I also give lectures on art and demonstrations to art societies and clubs.
Previous happy participants have said:
"Mel's classes are lively, friendly and relaxed."
"It was my favourite workshop"
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Palette Knife Painting Workshop
Saturday 1st November 2.00-4.15pm
£35 per person
As part of Farnham Craft month.
Unleash your creativity and discover the bold, expressive world of palette knife painting! In this hands-on workshop, I will guide you through using a palette/painting knife with oils or acrylics to create your own striking landscape, seascape, or abstract artwork.
Expect a session that’s quick, textural, and great fun—perfect for exploring rich layers of colour and texture. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, all abilities are warmly welcome.
Bring your own materials, or pre-book a set through Melanie for just £5 extra.
Location: Brightwells and Co Creative Space, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UA
Book now: email art@melaniepaice.com or call 07919493851
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Portrait Drawing and Painting
workshop
Details of next portrait drawing and painting workshop will be up here soon.
Exhibitions
8th-21st September Surrey Contemporaries at Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA 10am-5pm daily. I will be stewarding on Friday 12th September 10.00am -5pm and Friday 19th September 1.30pm-5pm.
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Craft Together - I will be exhibiting with a group of artists as part of Farnham Craft Month from 27th Oct - 2nd November 2026 at Brightwells and Co Creative Space, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7UA
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Termly Classes
I teach classes around Surrey and Berkshire and my own online painting course and drawing and painting course.
Mondays - Oil painting for beginners 10.00am - 12.00pm and Oil painting for Improvers 1.00-3.00pm at South Hill Park in Bracknell - Fully Booked
Tuesdays - Oils/Acrylics 10.00 - 12.00 Woking - 1 space remaining
Online painting class 2.00-4.00pm alternate weeks - 1 space remaining
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Wednesdays - Oils and Acrylics for Stage 1 09.30-12.00 Woking centre, book through SAL website/ customer service phone line
Oils and Acrylics for Stage 2 - 12.45-2.45 SAL - Woking centre, book through SAL website/ customer service phone line
Thursdays - Online Drawing and Painting 10.00am - 12.00pm -10 week term £180 Fully booked
Drawing and Painting for Improvers - 8.00-9.30 - Riverhouse Barn, Walton on Thames
Few spaces remaining
If you would like to register your interest in joining one of my classes or workshops, please message me.
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