Classes
Painting through the Seasons
Autumn time is a favourite time of the year for many artist. The ‘Golden Season’ as it is sometimes referred too, is full of colour, movement, shapes and texture. It is a great time to explore your creative side and find inspiration in the beauty of nature.
Looking ahead, the Autumn Program is now completed and can be found below this message. In the program, you will find that there are plenty of interesting themes to look forward to painting and drawing, including; Waterfall, Woodland scene, Christmas cards, Painting from own photographs and so much more.
In the meantime, students have the opportunity to get involved in the Autumn Project, which can be found by simply clicking on ‘Projects’ at the top of this page.
Best wishes as always,
Terry
The painting classes are held in two locations on set days of the week; Preston on Tuesdays and Fridays, and St Anne's on Sea on Thursdays.
In these classes I use a simple step-by-step approach to show how a complete novice to painting or an experienced painter, can get effective results using the simplest of means.
The classes cover a range of subjects as shown in the programmes below.
Class sizes are kept small to ensure maximum opportunities for individual attention. Class fee includes quality art materials and light refreshments.
Classes start at 10:00 a.m. and finish at 2:30 p.m. with a one hour break at noon for lunch.

Terry O'Toole BA (Hons)
30 years teaching experience
2002–25 |
Painting Classes at Preston and St Annes on Sea, Lancashire |
2000–02 |
Freelance art tutor for Action Factory Community Arts Ltd, Blackburn, Lancashire |
2000–02 |
Supply teacher of Art & Design based in Lancashire schools |
1994–02 |
Part-time teacher teaching painting and drawing, Blackburn College, Lancashire |
1999–01 |
Art workshop tutor for the Hobby Craft Group, Lancashire stores |
1998–00 |
Head of Art & Design at Moorland School, Clitheroe, Lancashire |
1994–98 |
Art teacher working with disadvantaged children, Lancashire County Council |
1992–94 |
Art therapist working with terminally ill patients, East Lancashire Hospice |
1988–91 |
Full-time student of Fine Art, University of Plymouth, Devon |
1983–87 |
Graphic artist for greeting card company Fine Art Development, Lancashire |
Gift Voucher for that Painting Class Experience
Give the gift of an enjoyable day out, for that painting class experience.
Gift voucher comes in a beautiful card which is left blank for your own personal message.
Choose any gift amount from a single day's painting class at £39.50 (includes all art materials and light refreshments) to as many classes as you wish.