Brushstrokes Courses
Discover Your Inner Artist.
Learn technique & build confidence to create your masterpiece with online & Bristol art classes.
High quality, live online, or Bristol based art classes delivered by an experienced, QTS accredited art teacher.
For those seeking professional yet creative guidance. We offer art classes to a varied range of skill sets, from complete Beginners to established Artists looking for fresh inspiration. Gain confidence to set down that inner imposter and start your creative journey.
Get in touch to book a FREE consultation.
“For many years I have wanted to find a time and a place to connect more with my creative side. Brushstrokes has given me this opportunity. The course is varied and interesting. Laura’s style of tutoring lends itself perfectly to virtual learning. Her enthusiasm, passion and guidance make you feel she is in the room with you.”
— Siobhan.
"Laura's beginners portraiture course exceeded all my expectations. I started the course as someone who held beliefs from school days about being no good at art. Laura is passionate about supporting artists of all levels of ability, and she creates a warm, friendly and fun environment in which to learn and practice. The course was so well-designed, with plenty of materials to help us complete our weekly assignments. I am so happy I did the course and am grateful to Laura for helping me achieve things I never believed I could."
— Anisha
Upcoming Courses...
Winter 2026
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The Portrait Course - EVENING
How do Artists know where to apply bright colour to a portrait? How can I practice key techniques of contemporary portraiture, whilst creating something visually impactful?
On this course, we will have a deep dive into creating two contemporary colourful portraits, using soft pastels and acrylic paint.
Online with Zoom & In-Person at The Kingswood Estate, Bristol.
Available to book: Monday Evening Online or Thursday Evening In-Person.
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'In The Footsteps' Course - DAYTIME
Learn how to elevate your technique, gain inspiration, and discover your creative style by walking in the footsteps of the Masters on this mixed media art course.
What are the foundations that underpin a piece of art? What are the techniques used by artists to create a masterpiece?
On this course, we will look at how to take inspiration from the masters to create our own artwork. Over the course of 10 weeks we will explore: Charcoal John Singer Sargent style portraits, soft pastel Edgar Degas style ballerinas, oil or soft pastel Monet style lily ponds, acrylic paint blossom branches in the style of Vincent Van Gogh and acrylic style Georgia O’Keeffe paintings using seasonal flowers from the florists.
In-person at Winterbourne Down.
Available to book: Tuesday Mornings, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday Mornings or Wednesday Afternoons.
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Sip & Paint - EVENING
Join myself and Averys Wine Merchants for a delightful Paint and Wine evening in an atmospheric 18th Century wine cellar underneath the streets of Bristol.
Unleash your creativity, whilst enjoying 1 glass of something fizzy and 4 specially selected glasses of wine from Avery’s Sommeliers. Four carefully selected cheeses will complement and enrich the flavours of the wine.
In-person at Averys Wine Merchants, Bristol.
Saturday 7th February, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
“Your teaching has been inspiring and well considered. The mix of demonstration, encouragement and working time was just right.”
— Ian
“I attended the portraiture course and was so impressed with Laura’s teaching. She is patient, encouraging and very highly skilled. I learned so much and I’m looking forward to the next one. Thankyou Laura for such an enjoyable course.”
— Jayne