Watercolour for Beginners
Sunday 09 August
Aberdeen city centre - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to watercolour. We'll cover simple washes, brush control, colour mixing and basic techniques to build confidence. Perfect for those starting out or wanting to refresh the fundamentals in a calm, supportive setting.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 15 August
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
Figure Gesture Drawing
Saturday 29 August
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of simplifying the figure, breaking it down into basic shapes and forms to create accurate and expressive poses. We will cover topics such as exaggerating poses, building shapes, and drawing with accuracy.
Watercolour by the Sea: Aberdeen Beach
Sunday 30 August
Aberdeen Beach Promenade - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
An outdoor watercolour session inspired by the sea, sky and coastline. We'll explore loose compositions, atmospheric washes, and ways of creating depth by working with foreground, middle ground and background. Participants are welcome to focus on whichever part of the landscape inspires them most – from waves and reflections to sand, rocks or distant horizons. A relaxed outdoor session suitable for all levels.
Oil Pastel Introduction Class
Sunday 13 September
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
Join us for a fun and creative introduction to oil pastels. In this workshop, you'll learn basic techniques such as blending, layering, and creating texture with this versatile medium. Perfect for beginners who want to explore a new art form. Our instructor will guide you through simple exercises to help you gain confidence and create vibrant artworks. Participants should bring their own oil pastels and paper.
Watercolour & Mixed Media: Grasses, Flowers and a Sense of Place
Sunday 13 September
Torry, Aberdeen - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
An outdoor mixed-media session exploring grasses, wildflowers, foliage and natural textures. We'll combine watercolour with simple mixed-media techniques to create expressive studies that capture atmosphere, colour and a sense of place.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 19 September
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Watercolour & Mixed Media: Abstract Landscapes
Sunday 20 September
Torry, Aberdeen - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed outdoor sketching and mixed-media session inspired by landscape forms, colours and textures. We'll use watercolour, line and layered materials to develop abstract responses to the environment, focusing on mood, movement and personal interpretation rather than detailed representation.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 26 September
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
Autumn Reflections in Watercolour
Sunday 04 October
Duthie Park, Aberdeen - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed outdoor session exploring autumn colour, reflections and seasonal light through expressive watercolour techniques. We'll focus on loose brushwork, layering colour and capturing atmosphere. Suitable for all levels.
Portrait Drawing Basics
Saturday 10 October
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Adelina Abasli
Ready to bring faces to life on paper? In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the essential techniques to draw portraits with confidence and character. From sketching proportions to adding expressive details, we'll guide you every step of the way. Perfect for budding artists and curious creatives alike!Bring along your basic materials - pencils, eraser, paper - and get ready to draw some faces!
Old & Modern Aberdeen in Watercolour
Sunday 18 October
Aberdeen City Centre - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Anastasiia Zyrianova
A relaxed urban sketching session exploring the contrast between Aberdeen's historic granite architecture and its contemporary city spaces. We'll sketch architectural details, light, perspective and texture using expressive watercolour techniques. Suitable for all levels.
