• Academically-trained Figurative Fine Artist & Sculptor from Manchester
• Retired as Head of Oldham School of Art & Design
• Retired Historian and Archaeologist
• Dedicated to the study of both early 20th century British Art and the Legacies of Ethnic & Ancient Civilisations

Patrick, our most experienced art Tutor, is now leading our special structured programmes for DRAWING & PAINTING – which we are offering in both of these areas:

• LANDSCAPE
• LIFE DRAWING & PORTRAITURE

at 3-levels (each attendable individually)

• BEGINNERS
• INTERMEDIATE
• ADVANCED

The aim is to provide, for those who desire it, a structured programme for the serious development of artistic skills. Under Patrick’s guidance, in small groups, students can expect to develop both their practice and understanding of theory to a high level. This is the quality of art tuition we honestly feel should be a part of every single serious artist’s experience. Think of it as the equivalent you used to get in structured adult education programmes, which now have all but disappeared.

If you are serious about properly developing your art skills, then this is a unique opportunity to do so, under the tutelage of a hugely-experienced expert, working at your own pace, free of any pressure of exams or over-formulaic course requirements. This kind of course, where technique is taught comprehensively and in depth, is very rare these days and provides a good formal choice as a traditional complement to our other art courses, which are deliberately less formal.