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

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In-person oil painting classes

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I run three weekly oil-painting classes for adults:

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• First Steps , for beginners

• Next Steps , for those developing their skills

• Onwards! for more experienced painters ready to work with greater independence

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Across all three, I teach the core skills that underpin painting -  colour mixing, composition, value and paint handling - while helping students become more confident in their own choices and approach.

 

I also run evening and weekend workshops in a range of media throughout the year.

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7:7 Sketchbook Journey

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My seven-week online sketchbook course is for adults who struggle with blocks, barriers or negative self-talk around making art. You can read more about it here.

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