January 26th – How to Draw Trees, Easily!

Where: Live Stream on YouTube

When: 26th January, 7pm (UK time)

In this workshop, you’ll learn a simple, structured way to draw trees that look convincing without getting lost in detail.

• How to build believable trees using simple shapes, without getting lost in drawing every leaf

• How to use tone, edges, and Leonardo da Vinci’s 500-year-old branch rules to make trees feel natural and solid.

• Put the Theory into Practice!
  Step-by-step demos: An Oak tree, a Cyprus tree and even a Fir tree if there’s time!

Register to watch live below:

March 30th – How to Compose a Landscape

Where: Live Stream on YouTube

When: 30th March, 7pm (UK time)

This workshop will help you understand how landscapes are built, so your drawings feel intentional, balanced, and full of depth.

• How to compose a landscape that feels balanced and interesting, not flat or accidental.

• How to use simple perspective and colour shifts (lighter/bluer in the distance, bolder up close) to create depth.

• Put the Theory into Practice!
  Step-by-step demo: we’ll create a simple composition and understand each decision!

Register by clicking the link below:

May 25th – How to Draw a Charcoal Kitten!

Where: Live Stream on YouTube

When: 25th May, 7pm (UK time)

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to approach a reference photo step by step, so drawing animals feels manageable and enjoyable.

• How to break a photo down into clear, drawable shapes instead of copying details.

• How to use shading and selective marks to suggest soft fur without overworking the drawing.

• Put the Theory into Practice!
  Step-by-step demo: Let’s draw this cute kitten together.

Register for the workshop below:

VIP Workshop Upgrade!

Instant access to ALL the previous live workshops AND a bonus ‘How to make your own sketchbook tutorial!!

Including:

• How to Sketch People Quickly – including workbook
• Capture the Soul – eye drawing workshop
• Cat’s eye workshop – including reference photo
• Hand Drawing Workshop – including workbook
• How to Draw Noses Workshop – including workbook
• BONUS How to make your own sketchbook tutorial
• How to Draw Feet – including workbook
• How to Draw Hair – including workbook
• How to Draw Mouths – including workbook
• How to Draw Water Droplets – including workbook

That’s over €90 worth of workshops for a one off payment of only €47!

The SMArt Art Academy

Everything in the VIP Workshop Upgrade PLUS:

• 2 lives calls a month
• A Monthly Theme broken down into theory (the Why), tonal and colour tutorials (the How)
• The FULL Foundation Art Course to get you started
• Over 40 Tutorials broken into subject and medium with more being added every month!
• Weekly Sketching Prompts to keep those creative juices following
• PLUS a community of fellow creatives!!

All this for only €15 per month – but only until 1st January when price rise to €25 per month!!!

With no tie in you’re free to come and go as you please – no artistic handcuffs here.

But fair warning: once you step inside and see what’s waiting for you, you might just want to unpack your sketchbooks and stay awhile!

France: January 24th – Learn how to Draw Landscapes! (l’atelier est enseigné en français et en anglais).

Where: Café D’Oreé, 72800 Le Lude

When: 2pm – 4pm

Price: €25

This hands-on session is perfect for all skill levels!

All art materials are provided, spaces are limited to 10 so booking is essential!!

WORKSHOP is now FULL

France: January 31st – How to Draw Trees, Easily! (l’atelier est enseigné en français et en anglais).

Where: Place des Services, 72350 Brûlon

When: 9:30am – 11:30am

Price: €25

This hands-on session is perfect for all skill levels!

All art materials are provided, spaces are limited to 10 so booking is essential!!

To reserve your place, phone Aurelie +33 (0) 6 45 75 48 99