In-Store Art Classes
All classes take place in our downstairs gallery at Iglootree Books. Unless otherwise noted, pallets and tables are provided for all classes but otherwise please bring your own art supplies. New students are welcome to use our art materials for the first session ( We will provide everything you need for your first class) and we're very happy to make recommendations on what items you need and where you can get them (we do not sell supplies ourselves).
You can book in person at Iglootree Books or on our events page. The price will be displayed in each unique session. In general it will be £15 per session and bulk book 4 sessions for £48.
Still Life Drawing
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
All experience levels and abilities are welcome. Recommended equipment:
- 2b & 4b pencils
- Soft eraser
- Heavy weight cartridge paper
- Craft knife
- Optional: Fixative spray
Chinese Painting
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
An introduction to Chinese Painting for curious beginners. Recommended equipment:
- Chinese paper (untreated rice paper, look for 生宣纸)
- Chinese brush (pure goat hair or goat mix)
- Optional: Chinese liquid ink (black)
- Optional: Chinese paint (look for 中国画颜料)
- Optional: Felt matt
Watercolour Painting
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
All experience levels and abilities are welcome
- Watercolour paint set, solid or liquid, Windsor & Newton is recommended as minimum (lower quality paints are increasingly difficult to use)
- Three brushes, small/medium/large, sable or synthetic (all brands are different, but roughly size 2, size 6 and size 10 will be fine)
- Regular watercolour paper, roughly A4
- Optional: pencil & rubber
Free Character Drawing Workshop
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
Everyone welcome, all ages, drop in drop out throughout the day, all materials provided.