Courses & Links
Courses & Links
Courses · Workshops · Events. Links
Welcome to Neil Pittaway's Studio.
Alongside my work as a painter, draughtsman and printmaker, I teach drawing and watercolour to adults at a range of levels, from those discovering the medium for the first time to more experienced artists looking to develop their skills and individual approach.
My teaching grows directly from my own practice. Drawing from observation, sketchbooks, landscape, architecture, colour, composition and the creative possibilities of watercolour are all central to the courses I teach.
This page contains details of my current and forthcoming courses, workshops and teaching events.
V&A MUSEUM →LONDON → ENGLAND
DRAWING AT THE V&A
A welcoming 4 - week drawing course
Get Closer to extraordinary art and objects. Develop your drawing skills with guided sessions inspired by the V&A's World - class collection
V&A MUSEUM - Real artworks, real inspiration
SMALL GROUPS - Expert guidance and personal support
ALL LEVELS WELCOME - From curious beginners to keen sketchers.
EXPERT TUTOR - Neil Pittaway - Member of the Royal Watercolour Society, New English Art Club and Royal Society of Printmakers.
WHEN: Every Thursday 5 November - 26 November 2026
2.30 - 5pm
Cost: £160.00 or £40 per session
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington
London SW7 2RL
LOCATION LINK →
ABOUT THE VENUE →
Enquire and book the course / session(s) →
FREE TASTER SESSION
Thursday 22 October - 2026 2.30 -5pm
Book this event through Eventbrite →
KOKO'S →AMERSHAM→ ENGLAND
EXPLORE THE MAGIC OF WATERCOLOUR
A welcoming 5-week course in light, colour and creative discovery
Step into the fantastic world of Watercolour and discover how colour, light and brushwork can bring a painting to life. This welcoming course in Amersham, England is taught by Neil Pittaway, an accomplished artist who studied at the Royal Academy Schools and is a member of the Royal Watercolour Society, the oldest and most celebrated Watercolour Society in the world.
WHEN: Every Thursday 5 November - 3 December 2026 10am -1pm
Cost: £195.00
Koko's,1 The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0HL
LOCATION LINK →
ABOUT THE VENUE →
Course cost includes the use of materials throughout the course and a complimentary hot or Cold drink of your choice each session.
Whether you are picking up picking up a brush for the first time or returning to Watercolour with fresh curiosity, this course offers space to explore, experiment and enjoy the magic of painting in Watercolour
Places → are limited to 10 students, so early booking is highly recommended to reserve and book a place, please contact Neil directly:
Enquire about this course →
ARCHWAY → LONDON → ENGLAND
DRAWING AND WATERCOLOUR CLASS
A FOUR-WEEK COURSE
Develop your drawing and Watercolour skills in a relaxed and friendly setting.
We will explore different drawing and watercolour techniques through demonstrations and guided practical work. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence and work on your own drawings and paintings, with individual support.
Suitable for all levels, from beginners to more experienced
A small class for up to 15 people
WHEN: Every Wednesday 6.30 - 9pm
Whittington Park Community Centre
Burgess Room
Yerbury Road, Archway, London N19 4RS
LOCATION LINK →
ABOUT THE VENUE →
Places → are limited to 11 students, so early booking is highly recommended to reserve and book a place, please contact Neil directly:
Enquire about this course →
WEST BRETTON → YORKSHIRE→ENGLANDEXTEND YOUR PAINTING SKILLS WATERCOLOUR & ACRYLIC TECHNIQUES
Step into the fantastic world of painting where you will discover and learn how to paint a variety of subjects in Watercolour and Acrylics.
WHEN: Every Tuesday 3 November-8 December 2026
9.30am - 12.00 noon Cost: £120.00
West Bretton Village Hall (Located near the world-famous Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 2a Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LB
LOCATION LINK →
ABOUT THE VENUE →
The course explores a variety of subjects and approaches, including:
Landscape, Still life, Portraiture, Drawing from observation, Watercolour techniques, Colour and composition, Developing confidence and an individual approach. The emphasis is on practical work, demonstration, experimentation and individual guidance in a friendly and supportive environment
Places → are limited to 10 students, so early booking is highly recommended to reserve and book a place, please contact Neil directly:
Enquire about this course →
OTHER WAYS TO CONTACT NEIL
Email: njpittaway@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07507 904846
MY APPROACH
I believe that learning to draw and paint is not simply about learning a set of techniques.
Technical skills are important, but they should ultimately help you look more closely, experiment more freely and develop your own visual language.
My own practice moves between drawing, watercolour, painting and printmaking, and much of my work begins with direct observation and sketchbook studies.
I bring this experience into my teaching through demonstrations, practical exercises and individual guidance, encouraging students to experiment while developing a stronger understanding of:
Drawing · Observation · Colour · Light · Composition · Perspective · Mark-making · Personal expression
Whether you are beginning your journey with watercolour or looking to take your existing work further, my aim is to create a relaxed environment in which you can experiment, learn and develop your own approach.
THE SKETCHBOOK
Journeys · Observation · Ideas
Wherever I travel, I work directly from the subject using sketchbooks to record the journey. These drawings and notes often become the starting point for paintings, drawings and prints developed later in the studio.
Explore The Sketchbooks
Nepal Himalayas Explore →
India. Ladakh. Mountains & Monasteries Explore →
Morocco. Atlas Mountains. Marrakech. Mount Toubkal Explore→
Africa. Sketchbook & Journeys Explore→
South America. The Andes & Peru Explore→
Middle East. Egypt. Jordan. Syria Explore→
Links
https://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/news/61-interview-with-neil-pittaway/
Travels
Painting The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
https://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/news/113-painting-the-mountains-of-morocco-an-article-from-marrakesh-to-the-summit-of-north-africa-s/
Nepal Adventure
https://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/news/139-not-quite-the-nepal-adventure-i-had-planned-painting-recovery-and-a-very-different-sort-of/
Articles / Journal
50 Years in The Making - Neil Pittaway @50
https://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/news/96-50-years-in-the-making-neil-pittaway/
140 Years of the NEAC (1886- 2026)
https://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/news/140-140-years-of-the-neac-18862026-reflections-by-neac-archivist-neil-pittaway/
BBC Radio 4 and the Artist
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/inspiration/artist_neil_pittaway.shtml