Art Classes with Susan Gardner

Fridays 1pm–3pm | Starting 5th September | Heather Village Hall
£12 per session | Payable monthly in advance

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Join professional artist Susan Gardner for a relaxed, encouraging weekly art class designed to help you build confidence, develop your skills, and enjoy the creative process, whether you're just beginning or looking to loosen up and explore new techniques.

These friendly, supportive sessions are ideal for:

🎨 Beginners wanting to learn to draw and paint
🎨 Artists feeling stuck or in need of fresh inspiration
🎨 Those who want to improve draftsmanship, explore colour, or experiment with media
🎨 Anyone wanting a regular, sociable creative outlet

Classes will cover key areas such as drawing, composition, colour mixing, use of different media (pencil, ink, acrylic, oils, etc.), working from life and imagination, and freeing up your personal painting style. Each term will unfold in response to students’ needs and goals, with plenty of guidance and encouragement along the way.

☕ There’s a break for coffee, biscuits and a chat halfway through – it’s as much about the community as the canvas!

Practical Info

  • Location: Heather Village Hall (David Taylor Memorial Hall)

  • Time: Fridays - 1 pm-3 pm (starting 5th September)

  • Group Size: Limited to 12 students to ensure personal attention

  • Cost: £12 per session, payable monthly in advance by standing order

  • Rolling Course: This is a rolling course that runs on a half-yearly basis, like a night school class: you’re signing up for a place in the group over a 6-month block, but to keep things simple, payments are made monthly by standing order/Stripe.

    This means your spot is held whether or not you can attend every week; it helps me cover hall costs and plan confidently. You're always welcome to stop attending at the end of any month if life changes.

    If I ever need to cancel a class, you’ll be refunded for that session.

  • Missed Classes: Fees secure your place and are non-refundable for missed sessions (e.g. holidays), but if the tutor has to cancel, that session will be refunded

  • Materials: Basic supplies will be provided for the first two weeks. After that, students will receive a recommended materials list and are encouraged to bring their own

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or returning to it after years away, you're very welcome. Come along and rediscover the joy of making art in a fun, pressure-free environment.

Susan and feathered friend!

Sign - up below, and I’ll be in touch The class dates are below:

  1. Friday 05 September 2025

  2. Friday 12 September 2025

  3. Friday 19 September 2025

  4. Friday 26 September 2025

  5. Friday 03 October 2025

  6. Friday 10 October 2025

  7. Friday 17 October 2025

  8. Friday 24 October 2025

  9. Friday 31 October 2025

  10. Friday 07 November 2025

  11. Friday 14 November 2025

  12. Friday 21 November 2025

  13. Friday 28 November 2025

  14. Friday 05 December 2025

  15. Friday 12 December 2025

  16. Friday 19 December 2025

  17. Friday 02 January 2026

  18. Friday 09 January 2026

  19. Friday 16 January 2026

  20. Friday 23 January 2026

  21. Friday 30 January 2026

  22. Friday 06 February 2026

  23. Friday 13 February 2026

  24. Friday 20 February 2026

  25. Friday 27 February 2026