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On this page you will find all the latest information about the Art courses I will be teaching
Courses I teach in Yorkshire
In person Watercolour and Drawing Course at West Bretton Village Hall
The current Academic year has now ended and my next Art course will start again in September 2026 (dates to be published nearer the time). The course usually takes place on Tuesday Mornings from 9.30 am to 12.noon and are usually 6 weeks long.
My Art course course will teach you how to develop your watercolour or drawing skills looking at a variety of topics and subjects including landscape, still life and portraiture.
For further detail and to book please email njpittaway@hotmail.com or phone me on: 07507904846
Courses I teach in London - For the Academic Year 2026 -27
Teaching at Working Mens College, London
I teach drawing and painting courses at the Working Men's College in central London. These courses provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in drawing and watercolour painting. You can enrol on the next courses which start in late September 2026. For further details about the college I teach at and the courses please see the information below.
The Working Men's College, founded in 1854, is among the earliest adult education institutions established in the United Kingdom and is Europe's oldest center for adult education. The college has a rich history, with notable figures such as John Ruskin and William Morris having taught there.
Drawing: Extend and Refine Your Skills and Techniques - 11 week course
Wednesdays 14:00 - 17:00, 23/09/2026 11 weeks
Day(s): Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Dates: 23/09/2026
Weeks: 11
Price: £344.00
Concessions: £223.60
Location: Camden
Course Code: ATDX0140AX
Course Overview
Develop and extend your drawing skills through a wide range of techniques and approaches in this engaging course. Designed for learners with some experience, the course explores drawing from observation, imagination, and artist references while building confidence and creativity. You will work across subjects including still life, landscape, architecture, and portraiture, developing your understanding of composition, perspective, and mark-making. Through practical exercises, demonstrations, and studio-based activities, you will produce a varied body of work and begin to develop your own personal approach to drawing.
Further information link:
For information and to Enrol please visit the link below:
https://www.wmcollege.ac.uk/information-advice/how-to-enrol/
Contact Working Men's College:
Camden Centre – 020 7255 4700
email: learnerservices@wmcollege.ac.uk
- Working Men's College
- 44 Crowndale Road
- London
- NW1 1TR
Click here to find out Working Men's College visitor information
Watercolour Skills and Techniques: Personal Projects and Creative Development - 11 week course
Wednesdays 18:00 - 21:00, 23/09/2026 11 weeks
Day(s): Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Dates: 23/09/2026
Weeks: 11
Price: £344.00
Concessions: £223.60
Location: Camden
Course Code: ATDX0128AX
Further information link: https://www.wmcollege.ac.uk/course-detail/watercolour-skills-and-techniques-personal-projects-and-creative-development/36028/Course Overview
For information and to Enrol please visit the link below:
https://www.wmcollege.ac.uk/information-advice/how-to-enrol/
Contact Working Men's College:
Camden Centre – 020 7255 4700
email: learnerservices@wmcollege.ac.uk
- Working Men's College
- 44 Crowndale Road
- London
- NW1 1TR
Click here to find out Working Men's College visitor information
Explore the many possibilities of watercolour through experimentation and discovery in this practical course. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists, you will learn essential techniques such as washes, colour layering, and brush control while developing a confident and flexible approach to painting. You will explore the distinctive translucent qualities of watercolour and apply these to a range of subjects including still life, landscapes, and portraits. Through artist references, practical exercises, and personal projects, you will develop your skills, creativity, and understanding of how to use watercolour to express your own ideas.