Studio Practice Courses
Drawing and Painting
Drawing and painting courses in Glasgow, centred on the development of a studio practice, 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.
Courses Available
Look and See! Drawing Course
Thursday 10 September 2026
103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD
Limited Places Left!
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
Look and See! Drawing Course
Thursday 1 October 2026
103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD
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 cool mark-making techniques, and play 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
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Thursday 22 October 2026
103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD
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.
Suited to anyone wanting to start to paint with oils, or developing their studio practice through material research, discussion, and testing what the medium allows.
By the end of the two days you'll have painted using techniques you can keep developing as your own — two full days of hands-on painting, tutored throughout by Alan. See full details
£170.00
Look and See! Drawing Course
Saturday 24 October 2026
CASS Art Glasgow, 63 - 67 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3EN
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.
Suited to anyone wanting to start to paint with oils, or developing their studio practice through material research, discussion, and testing what the medium allows.
By the end of the two days you'll have painted using techniques you can keep developing as your own — two full days of hands-on painting, tutored throughout by Alan. 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.
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.
Still not sure or need more information?
Contact us by Direct Message on Instagram @alanbrashart or use our Contact page.