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with Lisa Hawkins
This six-week, part-time course has been designed for students looking to expand their knowledge and skills in painting.
Focusing on technical areas such as gesture, contour, observation and imaginative drawing, this course will allow students to extend their understanding of a new medium or increase their mastery of an existing painting skill. By the end of the course, students will have produced a portfolio of experimental, exploratory work and a final piece showcasing their new skills.
With a focus on imaginative skills and techniques, students can choose to specialise in oils, acrylic or watercolour, or work in mixed media.
who is it for?
This course is for painters who have gained an understanding of the basics and want to increase their knowledge and skills, and develop their personal style through flexible exercises.
what should I bring?
Paper, easels and drawing boards and drawing materials will be provided. Bring your chosen paint medium, brushes, palettes etc. A suggested materials list will be sent before the course.
when is it?
Saturdays 10am to 1pm, 3 October to 7 November 2026.
where is it?
This course takes place on the second floor of our building. We unfortunately do not currently have lift access to these floors, and students will need to take 2 flights of stairs to attend the course.
Lisa Hawkins is a painter whose work explores place, memory and colour. She holds a BA (Hons) and MA in Fine Art from Canterbury Christ Church University, where she won the Sidney Cooper Painting Prize, as well as an MA in Mysticism, Cosmology and the Sacred. She has exhibited at the Sydney Cooper Gallery, Pie Factory, Lilford Gallery and TMS. As well as teaching at TMS, she has taught at Kent Adult Education and The Garden Gate Project in Broadstairs.
with Lisa Hawkins
This six-week, part-time course has been designed for students looking to expand their knowledge and skills in painting.
Focusing on technical areas such as gesture, contour, observation and imaginative drawing, this course will allow students to extend their understanding of a new medium or increase their mastery of an existing painting skill. By the end of the course, students will have produced a portfolio of experimental, exploratory work and a final piece showcasing their new skills.
With a focus on imaginative skills and techniques, students can choose to specialise in oils, acrylic or watercolour, or work in mixed media.
who is it for?
This course is for painters who have gained an understanding of the basics and want to increase their knowledge and skills, and develop their personal style through flexible exercises.
what should I bring?
Paper, easels and drawing boards and drawing materials will be provided. Bring your chosen paint medium, brushes, palettes etc. A suggested materials list will be sent before the course.
when is it?
Saturdays 10am to 1pm, 3 October to 7 November 2026.
where is it?
This course takes place on the second floor of our building. We unfortunately do not currently have lift access to these floors, and students will need to take 2 flights of stairs to attend the course.
Lisa Hawkins is a painter whose work explores place, memory and colour. She holds a BA (Hons) and MA in Fine Art from Canterbury Christ Church University, where she won the Sidney Cooper Painting Prize, as well as an MA in Mysticism, Cosmology and the Sacred. She has exhibited at the Sydney Cooper Gallery, Pie Factory, Lilford Gallery and TMS. As well as teaching at TMS, she has taught at Kent Adult Education and The Garden Gate Project in Broadstairs.