Courses 2026/2027 - October to June. Click images to enlarge

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Unlock your artistic potential

Welcome to the future home of John Lazenby Fine Art's "Learn to Draw" live lessons. Prepare to embark on a creative journey, where you'll discover new skills and refine your artistic talent with guidance from a professional artist. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience and wish to take your art journey further join our community and let your creativity flourish.

Subjects and Dates 2026

  • October 5th to 8th - Art Foundation Skills
  • October 19th to 22nd - Tiger Fur Study
  • October 26th to 29th - Apple Still Life Study 
  • December 7th to 10th - Cats Eye Study 
  • December 16th to 19th - Oranges Still Life Study 

Subjects and Dates 2027

  • January 4th to 7th - Leopard
  • January 18th to 21st - Mouse
  • February 1st to 4th - Fox
  • February 15th to 18th - Barn Owl
  • March 8th to 11th - Dog
  • March 22nd to 25th - Sunflower 
  • April 5th to 8th - Horse
  • April 19th to 22nd - Peony
  • May 3rd to 6th - Horses Eye
  • May 17th to 20th - Kingfisher
  • June 7th to 10th - Tree Frog 
  • June 21st to 24th - Chimpanzee 

The lessons will be 60 minutes, 1 hour long. 

There will be 2 subjects per month. 8 x sessions over alternate weeks. (August is a month off.)

What drawing materials and tools will I need for the lessons?

Note that I do not benefit financially from your purchases.

Payment Options

  • 1. Pay per lesson = £9 per lesson. £36 per subject. £72 per month. £792 per year.
  • 2. Pay per month = £3.75 per lesson. £15 per subject. £30 per month. £330 per year.
  • 3. Pay per Annum = £3.06 per lesson. £12.25 per subject. £24.50 per month. £269.50 per year. (Best Value)

Please select payment option from below. Once you have paid you will be sent your password for the members area.

Master essential drawing techniques

Our comprehensive lessons will cover everything from getting started with basic drawing materials to advanced techniques. You will learn about shading, highlighting, layering, and indentation to create depth and realism. Special focus will be given to drawing animals, pets, and people, with in-depth instruction on rendering realistic fur, hair, and skin tones, as well as captivating portraiture and immersive backgrounds.

Art Foundation Skills 5th to 8th October 2026

£5.00
  • Introduction to Coloured Pencils
  • Choosing the Right Paper
  • Why Prismacolor Pencils?
  • Pencil Grip and Pressure
  • Drawing Animal Fur
  • Drawing Feathers
  • Drawing Realistic eyes
  • Burnishing and Blending
  • Layering Colour

Free 20 page Art Foundation Booklet .pdf included.

4 x 1 hour Sessions all for an introductory price of just £5.00

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