A short course in painting fundamentals, to increase your confidence, skills and enjoyment with painting. Complete over 6 workshops

Expressive Painting Series: Seascapes, Sunsets & Self-Expression (6-Workshop Course)

Join artist Ruth Egon at Liberation Art Gallery in Brighton for a relaxed and inspiring 6-week creative journey exploring painting, printmaking, and expressive techniques.

Inspired by the colours, movement, and atmosphere of the sea and sky, this beginner-friendly series invites you to slow down, experiment, and reconnect with your creativity in a supportive environment.

Across six sessions, you’ll explore a range of processes, including ink, gouache, silk painting, and expressive printmaking, all designed to encourage freedom, play, and personal expression. No prior experience needed.

🌊 What to expect

Each workshop is thoughtfully designed to support wellbeing through creativity, with a focus on process over perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle exercises and techniques that help you loosen up, build confidence, and enjoy making art in a new way.

Sessions include:

Collage Brighton Postcard (Beaches & The City)

Create a unique postcard-sized collage inspired by Brighton's beaches, The Lanes, and your favourite memories of the city.

Beach Pebbles observation painting

Create expressive beach scene using Brighton pebbles as inspiration

Floral Ink Painting

Develop loose, expressive floral studies using line and ink.

Silk Painting

Experiment with colour and texture on silk, creating luminous, flowing designs.

Expressive Printmaking & Mark Making

Use simple print techniques and gestural marks to build layered, dynamic compositions.

Mixed Media Expressive Painting

Combine materials and techniques to create a final, personal piece inspired by your journey.

✨ Why join?

Beginner-friendly (no experience needed)

A calm, welcoming space to unwind and create

Explore creativity as a tool for wellbeing

Learn a variety of accessible, expressive techniques

Take home a collection of unique artworks

Flexible Course Scheduling

At Liberation Art Gallery, we believe creativity should fit around your life, not the other way around.

Unlike many traditional courses, our workshop programmes are designed with flexibility in mind. Rather than committing to the same day and time each week, participants can book a course package, and we'll work with the group to coordinate sessions around availability wherever possible.

We recognise that work schedules, caring responsibilities, health needs, and everyday life can make it difficult to attend a fixed weekly class. By offering a more adaptable approach, we're able to make our creative courses accessible to a wider range of people and reduce some of the barriers that can prevent participation.

Our aim is to create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where people can develop their creativity in a way that feels manageable, enjoyable, and sustainable. Whether you're returning to creativity after a break or fitting art around a busy life, we're here to help make it possible.

📍 Details

Location: Liberation Art Gallery, Brighton

Duration: 6 sessions

Age: 16+

All materials provided

Whether you're completely new to art or looking to reconnect with your creative side, this series offers a chance to explore, play, and express yourself—guided by the natural beauty of the sea and sky.

Each workshop will take place separately, 1.5 hours long, so you'll have 6 workshops to look forward to engaging with. Ruth is an experienced workshop host and artist who creates colourful and uplifting botanical art. Join her to learn key painting techniques, and come away with your own small collection of beautiful and authentic paintings.

Experience the creative heart of Brighton by joining us at Liberation Art Gallery, nestled in the historic and beautifully winding Lanes. Surrounded by centuries-old architecture and vibrant local culture, this workshop invites you to slow down, explore, and truly take in the charm of the area. Inside the gallery, you’ll be immersed in inspiring artworks, a welcoming atmosphere, and the joy of creating amongst fellow art lovers. It’s not just a workshop—it's a moment of connection, creativity, and appreciation for Brighton’s artistic soul.

This ticket price covers you for all 6 sessions, which we will arrange with you on a day/time which suits you.

The course start dates are there for you to book your place, and do not dictate when you'll actually start. We will be in touch to arrange dates and times with you.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand.that plans can change, and we do our best to be fair whilst protecting the sustainability of our workshops.

Cancellations or date changes must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled.workshops

Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop or non attendance on the day are non-refundable

As a good-will gesture, we are happy to to offer a transfer to a future workshop of equal value subject to availability wh

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