Home›Art & Drawing›Painting Courses›How to Paint Classes – Improvers How to Paint Classes - Improvers BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS If you have tried your hand at painting but still feel like there is a lot of ground to cover, our How to Paint Classes - Improvers is perfect for you. This lively art course is not for absolute beginners, but great if you have done some painting before and want to build on what you have learnt, or if you want a refresher course and improve your technique. Using environmentally friendly, water-mixable oil paints our experienced tutors will give practical demonstrations. You will learn how to mix and apply oil paints, and be guided through all aspects, from getting started on a blank canvas to creating a series of exciting paintings. Along the way you’ll study and compare techniques used by different artists to help develop and support your progress. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Advance your skills in colour, composition, light and shade. Develop your understanding of colour theory Appreciate the qualities of painting with oils Learn how to set out your palette and mix colour correctly Develop effective brush techniques Learn to blend ‘wet on wet’ paint on the canvas Understand how to capture light and shade Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 14 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 Mon 18:45-21:15 5 weeks Stephen Nicholas City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 25 Oct 2026 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day Stephen Nicholas City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 28 Nov 2026 Sat 10:30-16:30 1 day Stephen Nicholas City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 20 Dec 2026 Sun 10:30-16:30 1 day Carl Randalll City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 06 Jan 2027 - 03 Feb 2027 Wed 18:15-20:45 5 weeks City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 14 Sep 14 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 £225.00 Day:Mon Time:18:45-21:15 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Stephen Nicholas Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 25 Oct 25 Oct 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Stephen Nicholas Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Nov 28 Nov 2026 £110.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Stephen Nicholas Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Dec 20 Dec 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-16:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Carl Randalll Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Jan 06 Jan 2027 - 03 Feb 2027 £225.00 Day:Wed Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Portrait Composition Learn how to plan and compose a portrait, helping you place the head and features with greater confidence. Likeness and Structure Explore techniques for capturing likeness, proportion and facial structure in a clear, approachable way. Colour and Tone Use colour, tone and contrast to create depth, form and personality within your portrait paintings. Brush Techniques Develop practical brush techniques that support shape, texture, detail and expressive mark-making. Painting the Face Break down the face into manageable stages, building confidence as you develop your portrait from first marks to final details. Tutor Feedback Receive supportive guidance throughout the course to help you improve technique and grow your confidence as a portrait painter. New to painting? If you're completely new to painting, our How to Paint Beginners course is the perfect place to start. You'll learn the essential techniques, materials and colour skills needed to paint with confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. Once you've built a strong foundation, you'll be ready to progress onto this course and continue developing your own creative style. Want to learn more? Build on everything you've learnt in your Portrait Painting for Beginners course with one of the courses below. Continue developing your technique, artistic style and confidence while exploring new creative challenges. Painting the Figure Courses Watercolour Painting Beginners Landscape Painting Your Art Supplies City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. 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