Expressive Painting Course (x6) : Seascapes, Sunsets & Self-Expression
About this Event
Expressive Painting Series: Seascapes, Sunsets & Self-Expression (6-Workshop Course)
Join artist Ruth Egon at Liberation Art Gallery in Brighton for a relaxed and inspiring 6-week creative journey exploring painting, printmaking, and expressive techniques.
Inspired by the colours, movement, and atmosphere of the sea and sky, this beginner-friendly series invites you to slow down, experiment, and reconnect with your creativity in a supportive environment.
Across six sessions, you’ll explore a range of processes, including ink, gouache, silk painting, and expressive printmaking, all designed to encourage freedom, play, and personal expression. No prior experience needed.
🌊 What to expect
Each workshop is thoughtfully designed to support wellbeing through creativity, with a focus on process over perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle exercises and techniques that help you loosen up, build confidence, and enjoy making art in a new way.
Sessions include:
- Collage Brighton Postcard (Beaches & The City)
Create a unique postcard-sized collage inspired by Brighton's beaches, The Lanes, and your favourite memories of the city. - Intuitive Gouache Landscapes (Sunsets & Atmosphere)
Create expressive seascapes using colour, light, and mood rather than realism. - Floral Ink Painting
Develop loose, expressive floral studies using line and ink. - Silk Painting
Experiment with colour and texture on silk, creating luminous, flowing designs. - Expressive Printmaking & Mark Making
Use simple print techniques and gestural marks to build layered, dynamic compositions. - Mixed Media Expressive Painting
Combine materials and techniques to create a final, personal piece inspired by your journey.
✨ Why join?
- Beginner-friendly (no experience needed)
- A calm, welcoming space to unwind and create
- Explore creativity as a tool for wellbeing
- Learn a variety of accessible, expressive techniques
- Take home a collection of unique artworks
Flexible Course Scheduling
At Liberation Art Gallery, we believe creativity should fit around your life, not the other way around.
Unlike many traditional courses, our workshop programmes are designed with flexibility in mind. Rather than committing to the same day and time each week, participants can book a course package, and we'll work with the group to coordinate sessions around availability wherever possible.
We recognise that work schedules, caring responsibilities, health needs, and everyday life can make it difficult to attend a fixed weekly class. By offering a more adaptable approach, we're able to make our creative courses accessible to a wider range of people and reduce some of the barriers that can prevent participation.
Our aim is to create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where people can develop their creativity in a way that feels manageable, enjoyable, and sustainable. Whether you're returning to creativity after a break or fitting art around a busy life, we're here to help make it possible.
📍 Details
- Location: Liberation Art Gallery, Brighton
- Duration: 6 sessions
- Age: 16+
- All materials provided
Whether you're completely new to art or looking to reconnect with your creative side, this series offers a chance to explore, play, and express yourself—guided by the natural beauty of the sea and sky.
Each workshop will take place separately, 1.5 hours long, so you'll have 6 workshops to look forward to engaging with. Ruth is an experienced workshop host and artist who creates colourful and uplifting botanical art. Join her to learn key painting techniques, and come away with your own small collection of beautiful and authentic paintings.
Experience the creative heart of Brighton by joining us at Liberation Art Gallery, nestled in the historic and beautifully winding Lanes. Surrounded by centuries-old architecture and vibrant local culture, this workshop invites you to slow down, explore, and truly take in the charm of the area. Inside the gallery, you’ll be immersed in inspiring artworks, a welcoming atmosphere, and the joy of creating amongst fellow art lovers. It’s not just a workshop—it's a moment of connection, creativity, and appreciation for Brighton’s artistic soul.
This ticket price covers you for all 6 sessions, which we will arrange with you on a day/time which suits you.
The course start dates are there for you to book your place, and do not dictate when you'll actually start. We will be in touch to arrange dates and times with you.
Cancellation Policy:
We understand.that plans can change, and we do our best to be fair whilst protecting the sustainability of our workshops.
- Cancellations or date changes must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled.workshops
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop or non attendance on the day are non-refundable
- As a good-will gesture, we are happy to to offer a transfer to a future workshop of equal value subject to availability when at least 48 hours notice is given
- Workshop credits must be used within 3 months of the original workshop date and cannot be exchanged for cash
- We are unable to offer refunds or workshop transfers for same-day cancellations. As materials, artist fees and staffing are already commited.
- In rare and exceptional circumstances please contact us directly. Any discretion offered is at Liberation Art gallery's discretion.
- Booking a workshop at Liberation Art gallery you agree to our cancellations policy
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 157.00
