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Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 03 May
Northernhay Place - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
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; how to observe and understand the object you are drawing.
Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 10 May
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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£26      
Watercolour Techniques Class

Watercolour Techniques Class

Saturday 31 May
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques: 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalised feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
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£26       4 places left

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 14 June
Northernhay Place - 11am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
Observing and sketching plants and flowers, their structure and colours.
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£26      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
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.
book now
£26      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 12 July
Canal Banks - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Olga Brereton
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
book now
£28      

Nearby Art Groups

A Tale of Two Tors

A Tale of Two Tors

Wednesday 30 April
Saddle Tor - 6pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
We visit two Tors for some Dartmoor Landscape Photography. Shoot in the golden hour with potential to stay a bit later and catch the sunset.Join us for a fun afternoon!

Start at Saddle Tor then move on to Combestone Tor for the sunset
book now
£26      
Learn Photography for Beginners

Learn Photography for Beginners

Wednesday 07 May
Exeter Quay - 4pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of programme mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with help on composition and getting your photographic eye in. Run in a target rich environment you are sure to take come great shots and come away with confidence to keep on taking photos.
book now
£67      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 11 May
Exeter Quay - 3pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Whether you wish to improve photos of family or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person. An experienced model is present on the event and all shooting will be one to one.
book now
£92       2 places left

Night Street Photography

Night Street Photography

Thursday 15 May
Exeter City Centre - 8pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
A change to the usual Street Photography as we meet up after dark. Taking a different route, we look at people, pubs and clubs, street lights, bus trails and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography, stays the same but with longer exposures! Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to night street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters and the planned shots.
book now
£26      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Sunday 25 May
Sidmouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture movement, trails and soften moving water.You'll learn how to make the subject blur, the background blur with panning, milky seas, intentionally moving the camera with the shutter open ICM and zooming the lens during the exposure.You will need a tripod and ideally some Neutral Density ND filters. Though I will have some to loan.
book now
£26      
Dusk and Sunset Photography Meetup

Dusk and Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunday 01 June
Teignmouth - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolises many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.We'll learn how to make the most of the beautiful light, or Golden Hour, before the sun goes down. Plus hints and types to ensure you get the most out of your camera to capture a stunning sunset.
book now
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

A Tale of Two Tors

A Tale of Two Tors

Wednesday 30 April
Saddle Tor - 6pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
We visit two Tors for some Dartmoor Landscape Photography. Shoot in the golden hour with potential to stay a bit later and catch the sunset.Join us for a fun afternoon!

Start at Saddle Tor then move on to Combestone Tor for the sunset
book now
£26      
Learn Photography for Beginners

Learn Photography for Beginners

Wednesday 07 May
Exeter Quay - 4pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of programme mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with help on composition and getting your photographic eye in. Run in a target rich environment you are sure to take come great shots and come away with confidence to keep on taking photos.
book now
£67      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 11 May
Exeter Quay - 3pm - 3 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Whether you wish to improve photos of family or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person. An experienced model is present on the event and all shooting will be one to one.
book now
£92       2 places left

Night Street Photography

Night Street Photography

Thursday 15 May
Exeter City Centre - 8pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
A change to the usual Street Photography as we meet up after dark. Taking a different route, we look at people, pubs and clubs, street lights, bus trails and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography, stays the same but with longer exposures! Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to night street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters and the planned shots.
book now
£26      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Sunday 25 May
Sidmouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture movement, trails and soften moving water.You'll learn how to make the subject blur, the background blur with panning, milky seas, intentionally moving the camera with the shutter open ICM and zooming the lens during the exposure.You will need a tripod and ideally some Neutral Density ND filters. Though I will have some to loan.
book now
£26      
Dusk and Sunset Photography Meetup

Dusk and Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunday 01 June
Teignmouth - 7pm - 2 Hours
Exeter Photography Group
Andy McGarty
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolises many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.We'll learn how to make the most of the beautiful light, or Golden Hour, before the sun goes down. Plus hints and types to ensure you get the most out of your camera to capture a stunning sunset.
book now
£28      

ABOUT EXETER
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
The session was really enjoyable. Olga was lovely and provided plenty of positive feedback and tips.
5/5
Joseph
2025-03-10
Olga was very lovely. Great session, very relaxed. I came away with some great tips and felt at ease to ask beginners questions.
5/5
Sue
2025-01-27
Should have been longer
5/5
Peter
2024-09-16

Olga was lovely and the event was really relaxing and stress free! Sadly there was only me on the session.....however that did mean I got top class support and tips from Olga.
5/5
Sue
2024-09-05
Excellent. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. Thank you Orla.
5/5
Lisa
2024-04-22
ARTISTS
Olga Brereton
I am a British artist from Devon.
I always felt a great desire to create and currently work from a countryside studio near Dartmoor.
I have been drawing and painting all my life and for many years I took private art lessons. I was also lucky enough to study art history at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. I have also had a career as a corporate graphic designer and published two books as an illustrator.
I've always loved plants and, inspired by the beauty of Devon, I got certified as an RFS gardener. Now I can create not only on paper, but also with plants in gardens.

Olga Brereton is available for private bookings

Available most Tuesdays and some Thursdays from 10am until 1pm.
Private tutoring, history of art discussion club, garden planting schemes, plant watch.

create a private booking
PHOTOS
Exeter Art Group
2025-03-11
Exeter Art Group
2025-04-23
Title or Location: Anton, oil on canvas
I am a mainly a portrait artist working from my gallery and studio in Brixham harbour. I have been painting for 5 years and in oil for 3. The subject in this painting is a local in Devonian who asked me to capture his character as a legacy in paint, he is a notable Antiques dealer who knew exactly what style and level he wanted the painting done at, recent other clients of mine have been TVs Bradley Walsh and rock ?legend? Alice Cooper.
Credit: Paul Aldous
Facebook: Paul Aldous
Instagram: paulaldousart
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14

Exeter Art Group
2025-04-16
Title or Location: After the Formalities.
I found the reference photo and a short description of the day when we bought our house, the previous owner was a retired art teacher. It was with a few other reference photos that I have since used. The description with this photograph was that, the formalities of the wedding were very formal, the girls behaved themselves until they were released from the relentless photo shots, at that point they ran and ran using their pent up energy. Because I didn?t have any reference to the photographer I
Credit: Frances Dale
Instagram: Francesdale.art
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Exeter Art Group
2025-03-26
Title or Location: Approaching Storm
Painted from my imagination
Credit: Desmond Grovez

Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Exeter Art Group
2025-03-26
Title or Location: Lady in orange
In the world of art, few subjects capture the essence of grace and elegance quite like the dancer. This stunning portrait encapsulates the beauty of ballet, showcasing not just the physical prowess of the dancer but also the emotional depth that comes with the art form. The dancer, adorned in a flowing orange costume, seems to defy gravity, her limbs extended in a perfect display of strength and poise. The choice of color is particularly striking the warm tones of her outfit contrast beauti
Credit: Mark Carnall
Facebook: Mark carnall (mark carnall realistic artist)
Instagram: Mark_carnall_realistic_artist
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07

Exeter Art Group
2024-03-17
Title or Location: Morning stroll on Sidmouth beach
I picked up the paint brush in May 2023 after a break of almost 20 years doing any art at all. I picked oils as my medium because I work full time and I love that I can stop and start my painting and not worry about it drying out too much!The painting I've attached is ALMOST complete. The canvas board is 20"x16". From a reference photo my husband took, it's a beautiful scene of the beach at Sidmouth in Devon, close to where we live. I learn something new with every painting I do. With t
Credit: Dawn Vincent
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dawn-Vincent-61551833976740
Instagram: @DawnVincentDevonArtist
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07
Exeter Art Group
2024-03-17
Title or Location: Wyrdbyrd 1
A lot of my work is collage based, usually using newspaper and saved or found commonplace materials. A friend was having a clear out so I rescued a pile of gardening and wildlife magazines. From these the Wyrdbyrd series emerged.
Credit: Helen Trenor
Instagram: HelenofSparta67

Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07
Aberdeen Art Group
2025-04-29
Title or Location: Eric Chapman of the RPO
This is Eric who plays in the first violin section of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, I had the pleasure to meet him in my home where he played his violin for us, I asked to photograph him for a portrait and he happily agreed. This oil on canvas is the result.
Credit: Paul (Paddy) Cairns
Facebook: paulcairnsart
Orlando Art Group
2025-03-31

Ashford Art Group
2025-04-29
Title or Location: Owl3
Oil on panel 6x4.I love the work of John Bratby and Turner Vincent with the way they use thick thick paint. So I decided to play with small panels and do a series of owls. I have just been working on a series of corvid paintings in ink and watercolour so looked for a challenge. I now can't stop lol looks like I am going to have to go bigger soon.
Credit: John Hoffman
Instagram: @johndhoffman64
Orlando Art Group
2025-03-31
Houston Art Group
2025-04-27
Title or Location: Town & Lake
This is an imaginary scene that I thought of while watching a sunset in summertime. I wanted to paint something where yellow, purple, blue, orange and red could blend in a single scene.
Credit: Javier Salazar
Facebook: Javier Salazar
Instagram: @pinturapura090

Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25
Baton Rouge Art Group
2025-04-26
Title or Location: Down The Bayou
A lazy day at a home reminiscent of my grandmothers
Credit: Renita Tjomas
Brisbane Art Group
2025-03-25

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