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At OhMyArt we are regularly introducing new events, workshops, art classes as well as products to feed your inner artist and creativity.
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Thursday 19th November, 6.30pm–9pm
Create. Print. Get festive.
Join OhMyArt for a relaxed and creative Christmas card lino-cut printmaking evening at The Daisychain Cafe, Ivinghoe. Learn the traditional art of lino-cut printing and create your own beautiful, hand-printed Christmas cards to take home and share this festive season.
No previous printmaking experience is needed, whether you’re a complete beginner or already enjoy making art, you’ll be guided through the process step-by-step in a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere.
You’ll learn how to create your own festive lino design, prepare your lino block and print your design onto Christmas cards by hand. You’ll leave with your own collection of unique, handmade cards and the skills to keep creating.
All lino-cutting and printing materials
Everything you need to create your own Christmas card designs
Step-by-step guidance throughout the evening
A relaxed, friendly and creative atmosphere
Your own original hand-printed Christmas cards to take home
Make a full evening of it with a delicious Mediterranean graze board for an additional £9pp. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
Whether you’re looking for a fun festive evening with friends, a creative night out or simply want to try something new, this workshop is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Come along, learn a new creative skill, get festive and make something truly personal this Christmas.
Saturday 7th November, 10.30am–12.30pm, Abbots Langley
Join OhMyArt for a relaxed, welcoming life drawing session for all abilities, from absolute beginners to experienced artists looking for a quiet space to practise.
Working with a professional life model, the session will include a mix of short and long poses, giving you the opportunity to explore gesture, proportion, anatomy, line and tone at your own pace.
Choose how you want to work: semi-tutored, with guidance, demonstrations and feedback from James, or untutored, giving you uninterrupted time to develop your own practice.
Bring your own paper, drawing materials and equipment, or borrow materials on the day.
Easels and drawing boards are available on a first come first-served basis.
Led by James Lark, professional artist and founder of OhMyArt, with over 21 years' experience as a qualified Art and Photography teacher.
No experience necessary. Come along, draw, experiment and enjoy the process.
This life drawing session takes place on the first Saturday of each month. Attend 3 sessions and get your fourth free!
Future sessions:
Saturday 7th November - Model: Sally - beautifully artistic, female poses
Saturday 5th December - Model: Lorenzo - muscular/athletic poses
Saturday 9th January - Model: Luna - burlesque theme
Saturday 6th February - Model: Carl - naturalistic poses
Explore your creativity. Develop new skills. Discover new possibilities.
£155 per module - Four weeks
Our Individual Art Modules offer a flexible way to explore different aspects of art and design without committing to a longer course. Each four-week module combines practical activities, artist research and experimentation in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Whether you're a beginner, returning to art or looking to expand your existing skills, you'll have the opportunity to explore new techniques, develop your ideas and gain confidence in your creative practice, with guidance and feedback throughout.
Choose from six modules (Dates listed for each module below)
Seeing Differently: Drawing as Investigation - (23/09-14/10)
Material Matters: Experimental Making - (21/10 - 11/11)
Colour as Language - (25/11-16/11)
The Body in Art: Figure, Form and Identity - (06/01/27 - 27/01/27)
Space, Place & Environment - (03/02 - 24/02)
Final Project: Developing a Personal Direction - (10/03-24/03) £115 as 3 weeks only
Book a single module or explore several. Each offers a chance to experiment, learn and develop your own creative approach.
No previous experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to create.
A relaxed 6-week introduction to acrylic painting, perfect for beginners and those looking to develop and build confidence. You’ll be guided step-by-step from a blank canvas to a finished painting, learning key techniques in a supportive and welcoming environment. Work at your own pace with plenty of individual support—no experience needed.
Suitable for beginners & improvers
Create one finished painting
Step-by-step guidance and individual support throughout
Flexible structure – no falling behind if you miss a week
Small, friendly group - fun, sociable and relaxing
Includes all materials.
Led by qualified teacher with over 20yrs experience
£75 deposit (non-refundable) followed by £120 to be paid on/by course start date.
Learn how to create convincing, expressive portraits in this relaxed and supportive 6-week course. From composition and accurate drawing through to colour, tone, skin, features and final details, you’ll develop a complete approach to portrait painting. Suitable for beginners and those looking to develop their skills, with the flexibility to work in either acrylics or oils. Suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for beginners & improvers
Create one finished painting
Step-by-step guidance and individual support throughout
Flexible structure – no falling behind if you miss a week
Small, friendly group - fun, sociable and relaxing
Includes all materials.
Led by qualified teacher with over 20yrs experience
£75 deposit (non-refundable) followed by £120 to be paid on/by course start date.
Step into the world of lino printmaking in this exciting 4-week course, perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to try something new and creative. You’ll learn how to design, carve, ink, and print your own unique artworks for a festive holiday card, using traditional relief printing techniques.
Across four relaxed and supportive sessions, you’ll explore mark-making, develop your own designs, and experiment with both black-and-white and colour printing. Guided step-by-step, you’ll build confidence with specialist tools and processes, leading to the creation of your own series of hand-printed pieces.
Lino printing is a beautifully tactile and rewarding process.
Suitable for beginners & improvers
Step-by-step guidance and individual support throughout
Flexible structure – no falling behind if you miss a week
Small, friendly group - fun, sociable and relaxing
Includes all materials.
Led by qualified teacher with over 20yrs experience
£60 deposit (non-refundable) followed by 4 x £20/week*
Total course cost = £140
*Please note that weekly fees remain payable even if you miss a session, as costs are incurred based on reserved places and planning. As a small business, we rely on consistent attendance payments to remain sustainable, and we appreciate your understanding.
STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026
Suitable for complete beginners to those with experience, the Extended Foundation Course is an exciting, hands-on programme designed to develop your creative practice with confidence, direction, and clarity. Through experimentation, making, and critical thinking, you’ll be encouraged to push ideas further and build a confident and informed portfolio of exciting work.
What sets this course apart is its unique blend of in-person group learning and tailored one-to-one tutorials. Each session provides focused, personal feedback to help you refine your work, overcome challenges, and move your practice forward with purpose.
In the studio sessions, you’ll be part of an open, supportive environment built around discussion, informal critique, and shared ideas. This collaborative space helps build confidence, encourages experimentation, and offers valuable insight from both peers and tutors as your work develops.
Email james@ohmyart.co.uk for a prospectus for this course or visit our ‘WORKSHOPS’ page
OhMyArt is led by tutor James Lark who is a professional artist and qualified art teacher with over 20years experience.
Two payment options:
In full prior to course start (£1250 in-person / £700 online)
£200 (non-refundable) deposit + 6 x monthly instalments (6 x £175 in-person, 6 x £84online)
Over four weeks, you’ll return to the foundations of drawing, not just sketching what you see, but learning how to see with greater accuracy and intention. This course is designed to build your confidence by introducing key formal drawing principles and showing you how to apply them in a clear, practical way.
Through engaging, guided exercises, you’ll develop your understanding of proportion, line, tone, and measurement, learning techniques that help you draw with greater precision and control. Alongside this, you’ll pick up simple but effective methods artists use to check accuracy, refine their work, and avoid common pitfalls.
With a balance of structured learning and supportive guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to approach drawing with clarity, control, and a stronger sense of ability, while still enjoying the creative and mindful qualities that make drawing so satisfying.
Suitable for beginners & improvers
Step-by-step guidance and individual support throughout
Flexible structure – no falling behind if you miss a week
Small, friendly group - fun, sociable and relaxing
Includes all materials.
Led by qualified teacher with over 20yrs experience
£55 deposit (non-refundable) followed by 4 x £20/week*
Total course cost = £135
*Please note that weekly fees remain payable even if you miss a session, as costs are incurred based on reserved places and planning. As a small business, we rely on consistent attendance payments to remain sustainable, and we appreciate your understanding.
Across six weeks, this oil painting course offers a supportive and accessible introduction to working with oils, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some prior experience who want to build confidence and refine their practice. For beginners, the course establishes a clear foundation in essential materials and techniques, including surface preparation, paint handling, colour mixing, and the step-by-step construction of a painting. For those with experience, it provides space to develop further through practical guidance, tailored feedback, and tips to help improve control, consistency, and expression.
Through a balance of guided exercises and open painting time, you’ll explore brushwork, layering, composition, and colour relationships in a hands-on, practical way. The emphasis is on learning through doing, with encouragement to experiment, reflect, and develop your own approach to the medium.
Suitable for beginners & improvers
Create one finished painting
Step-by-step guidance and individual support throughout
Flexible structure – no falling behind if you miss a week
Small, friendly group - fun, sociable and relaxing
Includes all materials.
Led by qualified teacher with over 20yrs experience
£80 deposit (non-refundable) followed by 6 x £20/week*
*Please note that weekly fees remain payable even if you miss a session, as costs are incurred based on reserved places and planning. As a small business, we rely on consistent attendance payments to remain sustainable, and we appreciate your understanding.
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At OhMyArt we are regularly introducing new events, workshops, art classes as well as products to feed your inner artist and creativity.
Email james@ohmyart.co.uk