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Representational Art courses in London. Master the art of drawing and painting from life with the me

Up until the 20th Century everything Artists had learned about drawing and painting from life formed the mainstay of Art education, but when representational art went out of fashion all of this knowledge stopped being taught in Art schools. Alex Tzavaras is one of a growing number of artists who are rediscovering the methods traditionally used to train figurative artists in the past. He founded SIMPLIFY because he passionately believes this wealth of information, the know-how and experience of previous generations of artists, needs to be preserved for people who want to draw and paint from life.

24/09/2026

Students learning the fundamentals of realist painting at Hastings Atelier.

This term’s Foundations courses are now fully booked, but enrolment is open for our next courses starting in January.

Details are on the website, link in bio

05/09/2026

Open studios at Hastings Atelier

As part of tutor will have a selection of drawings and paintings on display, so drop in and have a look around.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
11am-6pm

Hastings Atelier
Unit 2, First Floor, 12 Claremont, Hastings TN34 1HA

21/08/2026

I trained with some of the best painters in the world.

But it still took me years to really understand the fundamentals.

That experience is why I created Foundations of Realist Oil Painting at Hastings Atelier.

Over 12 weeks, I’ll teach you the fundamental skills that underpin realist drawing and painting.

And most importantly, help you learn to see like an artist.

Two groups start this September:

Tuesday mornings
10am-1pm
15 September - 8 December

Wednesday evenings
6.30-9.30pm
16 September - 9 December

Suitable for complete beginners and painters who want to strengthen their foundations.

Find out more and book your place via the link in bio

06/07/2026

Portrait Painting from Life
with Alex Tzavaras

17-19 July 2026

Three days of portrait painting from life, live demonstrations, and individual feedback.

Only 4 places remaining

Link in bio

26/05/2026

Learn portrait painting from life in a focused 3-Day workshop at Hastings Atelier

Working from a live model, you’ll learn a step-by-step approach to capturing a likeness, mixing natural skin tones, and painting with confident direct brushwork.

Portrait Painting from life with
17-19 July
Limited places available

Book your place via the link in bio

20/05/2026

Life drawing this week at Hastings Atelier

Thursday 20th May
7-9pm
Model: Rosy

An untutored session with a mix of short and longer poses

Come and draw
(Link in bio for more details)

11/05/2026

Portrait painting tonight at Hastings Atelier

Monday
6.30-9.30pm
Model: Olena

An untutored drop-in session, open to all levels

1st session of a 2-week pose

Hastings Atelier, First floor 12 Claremont, TN34 1HA

05/05/2026

Life drawing and portrait painting at Hastings Atelier

Thursday 7th May
7-9pm
Model: Holly

A relaxed untutored session with a mix of short and longer poses

Monday 11th May
6.30-9.30pm
Model: Olena

2-week pose, open to all levels

Hastings Atelier, 12 Claremont, Hastings

Come and draw
(Link in bio for more details)

30/04/2026

Life Drawing tonight at Hastings Atelier

Model: Bailie

An untutored session with a mix of short and longer poses.

Thursday
7-9pm
Hastings Atelier, 12 Claremont, Hastings

Come and Draw

22/04/2026

A few studies from Monday’s portrait session 🎨

Great to see a range of approaches and interpretations.

Weekly sessions now running at Hastings Atelier.
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Life Drawing on Thursdays
Portrait Painting on Mondays
Open to all levels.

Address

4 Champion Hill
London
SE58AH

Telephone

+447717886609

Website

http://alextzavaras.com/teaching/

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