Art Classes
A collection of creative workshops designed to help you explore painting, mixed media, and creative expression in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Abstract Painting & Mixed Media Workshops
Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with painting experience who would like to work more freely and confidently.
Spend three hours immersed in colour, texture, and creativity in a relaxed and welcoming painting workshop.
Working on canvas, you will explore colour, mark-making, layering, and texture, learning how to build a painting through a series of guided stages. Rather than following a step-by-step formula, you’ll be encouraged to respond to what is happening on the canvas, making creative decisions as the work develops.
The workshop is designed to help you loosen up, experiment, and discover new ways of working while learning practical painting techniques. By the end of the session, you will have created your own finished painting and gained a deeper understanding of how paintings evolve through process, revision, and exploration.
Along the way, I will share techniques developed through more than 30 years of working as an artist, helping you build confidence with acrylic paint while introducing a range of mixed-media materials, including paint pens, spray paint, and gold leaf. You’ll be encouraged to experiment, explore new approaches, and develop confidence in your own creative style and decision-making.
Expect a creative, mindful, and enjoyable experience where there is no right or wrong way to paint.
What You'll Explore
- Building a painting through layers
- Colour, texture, and composition
- Mark-making and expressive techniques
- Acrylic painting techniques
- Mixed-media materials, including paint pens, spray paint, and gold leaf
- Developing confidence in your own creative decisions
- Learning how to work through challenging stages of a painting
- Creating a finished artwork to take home
Who Is It For?
Whether you have never picked up a brush before or already enjoy painting, this workshop offers a supportive environment to experiment, learn new techniques, and develop your confidence.
No previous experience is required, and all materials are provided.
Workshop Dates
Wed 14 October 2026 · 5:30–8:30pm
Wed 11 November 2026 · 10:00am–1:00pm
Wed 9 December 2026 · 5:30–8:30pm
Location
The Yard (Old Council Depot)
3A Market Road, Chichester, PO19 1JW
Directly opposite the Cattle Market car park.
Cost
£75 per person
£70 per person when booking with a friend
Spaces are limited to ensure individual guidance and support
Exploring Ink: Acrylic & Alcohol Ink Workshops
A relaxed two-hour workshop exploring the expressive and unpredictable possibilities of acrylic and alcohol inks.
Ink has been part of my own art practice for many years and is a medium I return to again and again. I have used it across a wide range of commissioned artworks, including pieces created for international hotel and interior projects.
During this workshop, I will introduce you to both acrylic and alcohol inks and demonstrate some of the techniques I use within my own work. You will experiment with colour, abstract mark-making, layering and movement, exploring how the inks can be manipulated and how differently they respond to a variety of papers, weights and surfaces.
The emphasis is on experimentation and discovery rather than creating one perfect finished piece. You will create a collection of studies throughout the session while developing confidence and discovering techniques you may want to explore further.
Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with creative experience.
All materials are included. Maximum 10 people.
£45 per person
Autumn 2026 Dates
Wednesday 28 October
10:00am–12:00pm
Wednesday 25 November
5:30pm–7:30pm
Wednesday 16 December
10:00am–12:00pm
Questions?
If you’d like to know more about the workshops, materials, or whether the class is right for you, please feel free to get in touch.
Email: louise@louiseduggan.com
WhatsApp: +44 (0)7752 367449
I look forward to hearing from you.