Glasgow Art Classes, January 2026 - Bookings Now Open!
Bookings are now open for my new small-group art courses at House of Toad, Park Circus.
Choose between Drawing & Painting Foundations, designed to build strong artistic fundamentals, or Portrait Painting in Oils, focusing on working from life with professional models.
Spaces are limited — book now to secure your place.
Bookings Now Open: Courses Starting January 2026
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your practice, these courses are designed to help you grow your confidence, technique, and artistic voice.
2026 Course Bookings
Portrait Painting in Oils is now fully booked
Join the waiting list for next term or in case of cancellations
Drawing & Painting Foundations 1
Learn to see like an artist — from line and form to light and shadow — in a structured 10-week studio course.
Build strong drawing & painting foundations
First in a year-long progressive series
Beginners and returners welcome
Materials provided
Portrait Painting in Oils - Fully Booked
Explore portraiture from life — structure, light, and colour with professional models in a focused 10-week course.
Structured tuition with professional live models
Ideal for intermediate painters
Materials provided
Portrait Painting in Oils is now fully booked - Join the waiting list for next term or in case of cancellations (click “sign up for news and updates” so I can email you about spaces):
What former students say:
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“Lewis is a fantastic teacher: approachable, adaptable and extremely generous with his knowledge.”
— Kirstin MacKinnon, Artist
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“Lewis’s mentorship was invaluable for both my personal growth and artistic practice.”
— Innes MacLellan, Artist
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“Lewis’ teaching was of the highest calibre. His mix of practical demonstration coupled with one-to-one instruction was mightily impressive — he certainly put himself in the frame!”
— Eva Hewitt, Artist
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