Life Painting Masterclass

A rare opportunity to paint from a life model in oils with expert guidance from renowned artist and tutor Richard Kitson. Richard will demonstrate how to approach painting the figure through demonstrations and 1-1 guidance.

This will be a sustained pose for the whole day, offering a brilliant opportunity to develop your eye for form, tone and colour. Richard will provide guidance throughout the day to help you paint your own study in oils.

Details for this Course

• Saturday 11th July 2026
• 10:00 – 16:00
• £95 per person
• Harrogate Friends Meeting House
• The maximum class size is 10
• Materials are provided for this class
• Open to all abilities
• This venue has parking

Richard Kitson is a figurative and portrait artist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His work has been featured in prestigious exhibitions, including the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery, London, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize, Figurative Art Now, and the Cork Street Open. Kitson has exhibited across the UK and internationally and was a participant in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2018. His paintings are held in a variety of public and private collections, and he continues to offer portrait commissions and workshops in Barnsley and Yorkshire.

Cancellations & Refunds

If you choose to cancel your booking the following cancellation fees will apply:

4 to 6 months 100% refund
2 to 4 months 70% refund
31 to 60 days 50% refund
30 days or less No refund

Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed.​​ Please contact [email protected]

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