Get fully acquainted with some of the greatest painters in Western art history in these relaxed and informative four-week courses.  We'll focus on a stunning new masterpiece each week, really honing our eye and taking time to build a deep relationship with the artworks.  By the end of each course, you'll have everything you need to approach that artist, and that era, confidently. Whether you're a beginner or an old hand, I can't wait to meet you!

- Dr Kate Dunton, Art Historian

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LEONORA CARRINGTON
June 2026
Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8pm GMT

4 Weeks | Live on Zoom | Session videos available weekly

Follow the trailblazing career of Surrealist painter and pioneering feminist, Leonora Carrington, as she defies the accepted role of women - in society and in art.  

£25.00

HENRI MATISSE
September 2026
Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8pm GMT 

4 Weeks | Live on Zoom | Session videos available weekly

Find out why Matisse rejected his traditional art training, detonating  colour with his young artist friends and earning the name of 'Fauve' - wild beast.

£35.00

PABLO PICASSO
November 2026
Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8pm GMT

4 Weeks | Live on Zoom | Session videos available weekly

Follow the young Picasso in Bohemian Monmartre as he overturns five centuries of Western artistic tradition in the lead up to Cubism.

£35.00

What participants are saying...

"I absolutely loved the course. It's been brilliant. See you on the next one."

"The Turner course was truly excellent and I found it very engaging. With your enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject I was able, like many other participants, to refine my observation skills. I plan to join you again for Manet in the coming year."

"Kate is a great animator of art, showing us how to really look at a painting and giving historical context to bring it alive. I shall certainly sign up for more!"