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Term II: 24th April to 26th June

Drawing and Painting Foundations 2: Colour and Light

Fridays | 10:00 – 12:30 | 10 weeks

Course fee: £360

Drawing & Painting Foundations 2: Colour and Light is a structured 10-week studio course that develops students’ understanding of form through light, shadow and colour. Building on the principles introduced in Ways of Seeing & Drawing, the course moves beyond line into tonal modelling and mass drawing, using charcoal to develop confident control of value, structure and atmosphere.

In the second half of the term, students apply this tonal understanding to colour through disciplined work in soft pastel, exploring colour temperature, reflected light and chromatic structure. Working from plaster casts in carefully lit studio setups, and through guided demonstrations, participants complete sustained observational studies culminating in a resolved portrait project. The course is suitable for both returning students and newcomers with some basic drawing experience.

Portrait Painting in Oils

Fridays | 14:00 – 17:00
10 weeks

Course fee: £450 (6 spaces remaining)

Portrait Painting in Oils is a focused 10-week studio course exploring the craft of painting the human head from life. Working with professional models, students develop a clear understanding of portrait structure, proportion and likeness while learning to organise light and colour in oil paint. Through demonstrations and guided studio work, the course emphasises careful observation, strong drawing and disciplined tonal and colour relationships.

Across the term, students learn to build a portrait step by step — from initial block-in to a resolved painting — while developing practical techniques for handling oil paint and simplifying complex visual information. With small class sizes and sustained work from the live model, the course provides a supportive environment for both returning students and painters with some prior drawing or painting experience who want to develop their portrait practice.

On the first Wednesday of every month collage lovers rejoice together here at HOT. GCC’s monthly meet-ups are all about keeping things relaxed, creative and refreshingly unpretentious.

No rigid workshops or intimidating art jargon—just a free space to unleash your inner artist, even if it’s been hiding for decades.

*THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH*

Our resident yogis, offering yoga + wellbeing opportunities to all in HOT’s event space.

Every Thursday from 1pm-2pm, press pause and recharge with a lunchtime yoga class.

FREE for HOT members.

£10 | £15 tiered pricing for non-members.

If you’re looking for something intimate and unique, that doesn’t break the bank, that’s close to home, in an iconic part of the west end - The Grand Hall might be just what you’re looking for. Hosting up to to 65 guests, we can accommodate weekend wedding ceremonies and a drinks reception in our beautiful venue spaces. Get in touch to talk about hosting your special day at HOT in 2026.

You can also see some images of past weddings and other events at HOT on our venue hire page.

We host a wide variety of cool things here at HOT. Come try your hand at sculpting a nude model with Niamh at Genuine Quirk based on the first floor, learn to paint with Lewis, join a yoga class with The Change Collective, or join us for Creative Mornings, when we happen to be hosting it. Our spaces are also available to hire for your own workshops, rehearsal space or events. Get in touch to find out more.

First and third Wednesday of every month | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Come along to Genuine Quirk’s Pottery Club to relax and enjoy a self-led handbuilding pottery session where you can try clay for the very first time, or finally start that project you’ve always wanted to.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some clay experience, this is your chance to unwind, get hands-on, and enjoy making in good company. A studio tutor will be around to offer guidance and answer questions, but the session is all about exploring your own ideas at your own pace. BYOB welcome!

Come one, come all! Our weekly life drawing club at HOT is becoming a fast-favourite. Join us from 6.30pm on a Wednesday after work. No experience needed, slightly cheaper to book in advance… BYOB, sketch life models in a salon-style setting and just have a darn good time. See you there!

FREE FOR MEMBERS