Studio Practice Courses
Drawing and Painting
Drawing and painting courses in Glasgow, centred on the development of a studio practice through task based coaching, tutored by Alan Brash M.Litt Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art. These courses are for adult makers at different stages of their practice — those starting out, people who are looking for a way back in, and practiced makers looking to work through a process and consider new approaches. Your interest and curiosity to take part is what matters, not where you’re starting from.
Below are the available courses, more being added over the next few months. To keep updated on what is coming, especially the 2027 schedule subscribe using the Keep in Touch form at the bottom of the page.
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Buy a gift voucherParticipant feedback
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“I have gained a great deal from the course. How to set up your studio, layout your palette, clean your brushes. But mostly I learnt about oil paints, and the many ways in which you can manipulate the medium to achieve the effects you want in your painting. I would highly recommend this course (and have already done so) for anyone wishing to get started in oil painting. I have learnt many valuable lessons which I hope will assist me in my future paintings. It was a pleasure to meet Alan and learn from him.” RobertSee and Paint!
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“All perfect. I was pleasantly tired at the end of the day. Lots of opportunities to ask questions and provide reflections. Small group size allowed us all to get to know each other.” LynneLook and See!
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“Alan was very encouraging and skilled at getting me to look at composition in a less formal and prescriptive way. He is a very good teacher with a lot of tools in his box to pass on to his students. The pace wasn’t too fast and his tips and instruction on how to approach the different techniques was clear and concise.” KarenLook and See!
Courses Available
One-to-one studio coaching
Briggait, Glasgow
Alan will make available a number of hours each week to be available for studio practice coaching at his studio for up to two people. The tutoring will be tailored to the requirements of the individuals. Access to studio practice tutoring can be used for painting, drawing and process research, for those who would like to progress on their existing projects, or to learn and test out new techniques to add to their creative toolbox.
A number of blocks have now been opened up to the April 2027. I you wish to discuss your project or area of practice then drop a note on the Contact page.
£95.00 per three-hour block, shared by one or two people
Add and Remove! Charcoal Drawing
Wednesday 2 December 2026
103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD
Charcoal is a versatile material. It can be delicate or dramatic, soft or bold, build up marks and tone, painted on, wiped and then added back. So much an apparently simple material can do. The day will explore objects and the human clothed figure using a model and still life set up in the studio.
It is hands on task based coaching, and will work through enjoyable tasks for you to explore soft pastels, charcoal powder, liquid and sticks. As with the other courses the student learns through doing, supported by coaching.… See full details
£75.00
Look and See! Drawing Course
Thursday 14 January 2027
Glasgow
Ready to get back to the basics of art? Drawing is where it all begins—whether you're sketching out a quick idea, studying the details, or planning your next masterpiece. It’s all about capturing the world around you in your own unique way!
Throughout the day, we’ll help you see things through a fresh, creative lens. You'll dive into fun exercises designed to sharpen your eye, master mark-making techniques, and experiment with colour. We’ll even take a peek at how some famous artists depicted everyday objects and scenes around them.… See full details
£75.00
See and Paint! - Oil Painting
Saturday 16 January 2027
Sunday 17 January 2027
Cass Art Glasgow, 63 - 67 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3EN
Two days, tutored throughout, exploring painting in oils — how it moves, how it mixes, how it responds to what's beneath it. Working with a limited palette of colours to create a range of outcomes.
This studio course is about the process of painting in oils, not a finished picture. Over two days you will explore approaches to plan, underpaint and build up a still life, learning how thin layers and thick layers behave and how to manage a restricted palette.… See full details
£170.00
Look and See More! Exploring Drawing
February - March 2027 over six weekly sessions.
Glasgow
This six-week course provides one day each week to explore drawing from objects and life using varied techniques and materials. Each week, tasks and coaching sessions expand your practice and making processes, challenging current methods to shape your future approach.
It promises to be exciting and rewarding, depending on how ready you are to challenge yourself. As you build your sketchbook and portfolio, you refine and add to your drawing toolbox. It is an ideal course to awaken your observation and drawing skills for 2027.… See full details
£395.00
See and Paint More - Exploring Oil Painting
April to May 2027 over six weekly sessions
Glasgow
Tutored throughout, exploring painting in oils — this can be a follow on from Paint and See or for those wanting a way back into painting and wanting to explore oils
Through the six weeks the course explores different processes using oils, giving students the opportunity to develop there studio practice and work on painting projects. Alan tutors throughout, with individual coaching. The work is shaped by the process you choose and not by only focusing on an end result.… See full details
£450.00
See and Paint! - Oil Painting
February 2027 - Mid Week
Glasgow City
Two days, tutored throughout, exploring painting in oils — how it moves, how it mixes, how it responds to what's beneath it. Working with a limited palette of colours to create a range of outcomes.
This studio course is about the process of painting in oils, not a finished picture. Over two days you will explore approaches to plan, underpaint, mix colours and build up a still life, learning how thin layers and thick layers behave and how to manage a restricted palette.… See full details
£170.00
The Participant
Who the courses are for?
Who benefits is decided by pursuit, not experience. The studio teaching approach is for those starting out, someone returning to drawing after years away and makers already deep into their own practice. They can sit in the same room and all find real value.
Seven painters and printmakers took part in an early trial of the Look and See course and found real value in the process — proof the structure holds up for practised makers as much as for people starting out.
Inside the studio
See a course in action and hear Alan describe the approach to coaching studio practice.
FAQs
Do I need any experience?
These courses are for adult makers at different stages of their practice — those starting out, people who are looking for a way back in, and practiced makers looking to work through a process and consider new approaches. Your interest and curiosity to take part is what matters, not where you’re starting from.
What materials do I need?
A material list is set for each course. These are normal sketching or painting kit that a beginner or more experienced drawer or painter is likely to have or need for their own use. Additional materials will be provided in combination with what you bring. If you need to add to yours, as a course delegate you will be entitled to a 10% discount on all non-discounted items at the Millers Art Store, 28 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, G1 4RT. Full-time university or college students can get up to 20% off with valid student ID.
What are the group sizes?
Places are limited on purpose. It’s small enough that there’s room for individual attention and the space to comfortably work. For drawing this can be 6-8, for painting this will be smaller.
How do I pay?
Payment can be made securely by a range of payment methods; Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna Instalments. These are processed by Stripe payment services. The transaction on your card or bank statement will show Teal Creatives Limited, the legal entity of Alan Brash Art. No payment method details are shared with us by Stripe.
Cancellations made 21 days or more before the course receive a full refund; after that, refunds are not available. You can transfer your place to someone else free of charge, or move to another date where a place is available. Full details are in our Cancellation Policy.
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