Hello! I’m Ali Hodgkinson, an artist and teacher based in Folkestone, where I’ve been running classes from my home studio since 2015. You can see some of my own paintings here.

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In-person oil painting classes

Oil Painting ABC is my 10-week introductory course for beginners which I run twice a year in autumn and spring.

 

Only Oils offers ongoing weekly classes for those with some experience who would like to develop their skills and confidence through a mixture of guided and self-directed projects.

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My teaching focuses on the essential skills of painting, including colour mixing, composition, value and paint handling, while encouraging students to experiment, make their own decisions and develop a personal approach to their work.

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Painting and printmaking workshops

I also run evening and weekend workshops exploring a variety of media and techniques throughout the year.

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7:7 Sketchbook Journey

My seven-week online sketchbook course explores the creative blocks, barriers and negative self-talk that can get in the way of making art, helping adults rediscover the freedom and enjoyment of drawing. You can read more about it here.

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About me

I studied Art History at the University of London and Portraiture at the Heatherley School of Fine Art in Chelsea, and hold a PGCE from the University of Greenwich.