A Thursday Evening Painting Course for Beginners in Norfolk
Learn to Paint with Other Adults – One Evening a Week for 8 Weeks
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Who is this course for?
This course is perfect if you're completely new to painting or if you've tried before but felt a bit overwhelmed.
We're going back to basics in a light-hearted and supportive environment. Think step-by-step guidance, friendly faces and the kind of atmosphere where you can ask anything without feeling daft.
No experience necessary. No expensive kit to buy before you start. Just you, a brush and a group of other adults who are all learning together. That's it!
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When & where is it held?
One evening per week, Thursdays, from 6 - 8pm (you can arrive from 5.30pm and we will start at 6pm).
Start date for 2026 is Thursday 22nd January
There are 8 sessions in total.
22/01/2026, 29/01/2026, 05/02/2026, 12/02/2026, 26/02/2026, 05/03/2026, 12/03/2026, 26/03/2026Course Fee - £299
All materials included.
We hold the sessions at Great Witchingham Village Hall, Lenwade, NR9 5AZ
FREE onsite parking and the venue is fully accessible.
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What art skills will I learn?
Over the 8 weeks, we'll build your foundational knowledge of working with acrylics and oils, the essentials that every painter needs to know.
Through colourful, achievable projects, you'll paint contemporary simple landscapes and florals while exploring different colour palettes. Each project teaches you essential techniques in a way that feels natural, not overwhelming.
No overwhelming technical jargon, just clear, practical and real skills You’ll be creating paintings you're genuinely pleased with, not just "nice tries."
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How will I be taught?
Claire teaches through live step-by-step demonstrations, showing you exactly what to do as you paint along.
Everything's displayed on a large screen so you can see the detail clearly, no matter where you're sitting. Each technique is broken down into manageable stages that build your confidence as you go.
Nothing's rushed. Each technique is broken down clearly so you can follow along at your own pace. And all your materials are provided each week, so there's no homework or preparation you just turn up and paint.
"Your classes give me so much confidence and the way each session is structured means I come away with something that's more or less finished. It's always nice to step back and think 'wow, I did that' but it's even better when someone else asks 'wow, did you do that?'”
Paul Rao
FAQs
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Absolutely! This course is designed specifically for people who've never painted before, who've tried but felt overwhelmed or just feeling a bit rusty. We go back to basics in a supportive, light-hearted way. You'll be learning alongside other adults at the same level.
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Thursday 22nd January 2026
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Sessions run from 6pm to 8pm every Thursday evening. You are welcome to arrive from 5.30pm to get settled with a complementary tea or coffee before we start at 6pm.
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The course runs for 8 weeks in total, with one session per week. It's perfect if you are busy with work and/or family commitments and want to learn painting without taking up too much time. The dates are not consecutive and the classes are on: 22/01/2026, 29/01/2026, 05/02/2026, 12/02/2026, 26/02/2026, 05/03/2026, 12/03/2026, 26/03/2026
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A painting pack is supplied containing all you need to get started. You may wish to purchase extra materials as you work through the course depending on how much you use out of class time.
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We hold the sessions at Great Witchingham Village Hall in Lenwade, NR9 5AZ, just outside Norwich. There's FREE on-site parking available for all students. The venue is fully accessible with disabled parking spaces and everything is on one level. Please ask for further information if you would like to discuss any access needs.
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You'll work on colourful, achievable projects including contemporary simple landscapes and florals. Each project teaches you essential techniques using both acrylics and oils, with different colour palettes to explore.
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You'll learn to work with both! We'll show you the fundamentals of each medium and when to use them. Don't worry if you've heard oils are complicated, we'll show you how approachable they can be. All paints and cleaning materials are provided, so there's nothing tricky about clean-up either.
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The course fee is £299 for all 8 sessions, with all materials included. That works out to under £38 per evening session.
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We recommend attending all sessions as each one builds on the last, helping you develop your skills progressively. However, if you do need to miss a week, just let us know in advance.
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No homework! Each session is complete in itself. Of course, you're welcome to practice at home if you'd like to, but there's no requirement or pressure to do so.
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That's absolutely fine, many of our students haven't! Claire teaches everything step by step, from how to hold a brush to mixing your first colours. We start right at the beginning.
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Yes! Claire demonstrates live using a large screen so everyone can see the detail clearly, no matter where they're sitting. You'll watch each technique demonstrated before trying it yourself.
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Yes! You'll take home every painting you create during the 8 weeks. By the end of the course, you'll have a collection of artworks to display or give as gifts.
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This is a non-accredited leisure course focused on practical painting skills rather than formal qualifications. However, you'll finish with a portfolio of paintings and the foundational knowledge to continue painting independently.
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Wear something comfortable, that you don't mind getting a bit of paint on. and an apron. Feel free to bring gloves if you are concerned about getting painty hands.