Art Workshops Online and In-Person!
At the SMArt Art Academy we are passionate about giving you the tools and inspiration to find your unique art style.
Check out our current program of workshops below!
In Person Workshops:
France:
6 Week Course, Le Lude (72)
Colour Confidence – Discover how to choose colour with confidence.
Learn the essential principles of colour through practical demonstrations, exercises and personal guidance.
You’ll explore:
• Understanding the Colour Wheel
• Saturation & Intensity
• Colour Temperature
• Working with a Limited Palette
• Harmonious & Complementary Colour Schemes
• Final Personal Colour Project
Course details:
Dates: Wednesdays starting 14th October
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Location: Cafe D’Oree, 72800 Le Lude
Price: €150
Language: English and French
Places are limited – only 2 places left!
France:
Workshops in Le Lude (72)
17th October – Drawing People Quickly
21st November – Hare in Pastel
19th December – Christmas Tree Decorations
France:
Workshops in Brülon (72)
23rd October – Hare in Pastel
20th November – Learn to Paint Mountains
4th December – Christmas Tree Decorations
Phone: 06 45 75 48 99 to book your place!
Online Workshops:
Monthly Live Sketch-alongs!
Where:Live Stream on YouTube
When: 1st Thursday every Month at 7pm (uk time)
Join me live on YouTube for a relaxed, creative hour where you can sketch along in real time.
Each session is designed to help you build a regular sketching habit without pressure, just simple, enjoyable practice.
I’ll guide you through the process step by step, with a reference image on screen, while chatting through techniques, materials, and answering your questions as we go.
To take part live and ask questions, make sure you’re subscribed to the YouTube channel.
Can’t make it live? No problem – every session is available to watch back whenever it suits you.
I like to keep things fresh and playful, working with a variety of mediums (announced before each session). Previous sketch-alongs have included everything from a mixed media bunny, to a croissant painted with coffee using a coffee stirrer (yes, really!), to a beautifully simple charcoal onion.
Come along, experiment and enjoy the process, no matter your level.
How to Draw a Charcoal Kitten
Where: Live Stream on YouTube
When: Replay Available Now
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to approach a reference photo step by step, so drawing animals feels manageable and enjoyable.
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How to break a photo down into clear, drawable shapes instead of copying details.
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How to use shading and selective marks to suggest soft fur without overworking the drawing.
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Put the Theory into Practice!
Step-by-step demo: Let’s draw this cute kitten together.
Watch the replay below:
Missed an Online Workshop?
You can find them all in the SMArt Art Academy!