Refine Your Artistic Skills with Dave Woolass

Improve your skills in drawing and painting
Explore a variety of media and techniques.
Work in a professional artists’ studio
Up to four people in one session, or one-to-one.
All abilities are welcome, including complete beginners

Over the years, many budding artists have been disillusioned about their ability to draw and paint at a very early stage of their artistic development. Dave believes that this is probably due to the failings of our modern, exam-driven, education system that has for too long apportioned too little time to the teaching of the drawing skills necessary to become a proficient artist. This has left so many children entirely disillusioned about their drawing ability.

If this scenario sounds familiar to you, then you are likely to be one of the many adults who currently think that there are only two kinds of people who can draw and paint: i.e. very young children and naturally talented adults! You are, therefore, likely to think that you are neither, so you’ve stopped trying! However, just think about it; your enjoyment of drawing stopped whilst only a child simply because you stopped improving! And you stopped improving because you had no idea that after a certain age, artistic skills could and should be consciously learned to improve!

Dave is a highly skilled professional artist and qualified tutor who firmly believes that anyone can be taught to draw and paint if only they are given the correct kind of tuition! As a naturally intuitive tutor and trained teacher, Dave conveys artistic techniques in an easy-to-follow sequential method that is down-to-earth and carefully tailored to the needs of each individual, all delivered with a dash of good old Yorkshire humour!

Dave delivers this bespoke tuition in the comfort of his light-filled purpose-built studio, which is situated just on the outskirts of the historic town of Howden in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Dave believes anyone can learn drawing and painting techniques

Workshop Courses

For small groups (two to four persons)
These courses can be tailor-made to those involved and can cover a range of mediums, from watercolour to oils. Course dates, content, and details currently offered can be found at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, contact Dave to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for your group.

Students are asked to bring their equipment and a packed lunch. Liquid refreshments & biscuits will be provided.
Fee payable at the time of booking.
Full-day course: 10 am to 4 pm, with a short lunch break (6 hours). £80 per person per day.
Half-Day Course: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm (3 hours) £50 per person.

One – To – One

One-to-one Full Day or Half Day Courses can be planned according to an individual’s needs, experience level, and chosen medium.
Each teaching session will be designed for your needs. You choose the medium and the subject matter.
Fee payable at the time of booking.
Full Day: (6 hours) £150,
Full-Day Tuition: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm with a short break for lunch,

Half Day Tuition: Half Day (3 hours) £80 per person. 10.00 am to 1.00 pm