Study Painting. Make it happen.

All sessions at Ashlab are exclusively held on weekends. Whether you want to commit to a long-term artistic journey or just drop in for a creative afternoon, we have a spot for you.

Our Sessions

Explore our range of painting and drawing classes, designed to help you build confidence and develop your creative skills at your own pace. Suitable for all ages and experience levels.

Adult Oil Painting
from £40.00
Limit 5 per order

Learn the fundamentals of traditional oil painting in a welcoming and supportive studio environment. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, this course is tailored to your individual goals and experience.

What you'll learn

  • Colour theory and colour mixing

  • Brush techniques and paint application

  • Composition and visual balance

  • Understanding light, shadow and form

  • Landscape painting

  • Still life painting

  • Developing your own painting style

With small class sizes, each student receives personalised guidance and feedback throughout the course, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate learners.

Watercolour Course in Edinburgh
from £40.00
Limit 5 per order

Build a Strong Foundation in Watercolour

Discover the joy of watercolour in a welcoming and supportive studio environment. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you develop essential techniques while building confidence in your creative practice.

Through a series of guided exercises and projects, you'll learn how to control water and pigment, mix colours, and create beautiful paintings step by step. With plenty of individual guidance and small class sizes, you'll have the opportunity to learn at your own pace and develop your own artistic style.

What You'll Learn

  • Understanding watercolour materials and brushes

  • Water control and brush techniques

  • Colour mixing and colour theory

  • Washes, layering, and blending

  • Light, shadow, and simple composition

  • Painting flowers, landscapes, and everyday objects

Who Is It For?

Perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to refresh their watercolour skills. No previous experience is required.

What's Included

  • Professional artist-led instruction

  • Small group classes

  • Individual feedback and support

  • Basic materials available to use during class

  • A relaxed and inspiring learning environment

Class Size

Small classes of up to 8 participants ensure everyone receives personal guidance throughout the course.

Children's Creative Art
from £30.00
Limit 5 per order

Inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence through our original, teacher-designed art programme.

Created by experienced artists and educators, this unique course combines a variety of artistic techniques with imaginative projects that encourage children to explore, experiment and express their own ideas. Every lesson is carefully designed in-house to provide a fun, engaging and meaningful creative experience.

What children will explore

  • Painting and colour exploration

  • Mixed media techniques

  • Collage and creative making

  • Seasonal and themed art projects

  • Storytelling through art

  • Creative problem-solving and visual thinking

  • Personal expression and artistic confidence

With small class sizes, every child receives individual guidance while developing practical art skills, imagination and a lifelong love of creativity.

Perfect for young artists aged 5–12, with activities tailored to each child's age and ability.

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