Course Leader: Lewis Mackenzie

A structured 10-week introduction to oil painting for beginners and those returning to painting. Learn the fundamentals of colour mixing, value and composition through practical exercises, colour studies and still life projects.

Fridays, 10am–12:30pm | 10 weeks

Course Leader: Lewis Mackenzie

A structured 10-week portrait painting course exploring drawing, proportion, light, colour and form. Work directly from live models to develop your understanding of portraiture and build confidence painting in oils.

Fridays, 6pm–9pm | 10 weeks

Course Leader: Joanna Susskind

A collaborative film and media programme for adults with additional support needs, neurodivergent creatives, and anyone who hasn’t found their place in traditional creative spaces. Explore filmmaking, animation, theatre and special effects while working together to bring an original production to life.

Tuesdays, 10am–1pm

Course Leaders: Lewis Mackenzie & Jason Michael Bentley

Tuesday Evening Portrait Club is a weekly untutored portrait drawing and painting session built around a single sustained pose. Work directly from a live model for three uninterrupted hours, giving you time to settle in, work at your own pace and develop a considered portrait from life.

Tuesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | 8 Sept–6 Oct 2026

Course Leader: Lara Messer

Step into a world of tiny treasures and woodland charm in this 5-week miniature-making course at House of Toad, Glasgow with miniature maker, Lara Messer.

Over five relaxing and creative sessions, you'll learn how to build your very own autumn-themed miniature mouse house room box completely from scratch. Whether you're new to miniatures or already enjoy crafting, this course will guide you through every stage of the process, from constructing the room box to creating beautiful seasonal details and decorating your cosy mouse-sized home.

Wednesdays, 6pm–9pm | 5 weeks

Course Leader: Rhona Paterson

A weekly evening of clay, material meditation and deep rest. Slow down through touch and making, using the weight and sensory qualities of clay to encourage calm, creativity and connection.

Thursdays, 6:30pm–8pm | 5 weeks

Course Leader: Jason Michael Bentley

Escape into colour in this 5-week daytime watercolour course designed to fit seamlessly into your week. Perfect for absolute beginners looking for a creative outlet, as well as practicing artists wanting to refine their workflow.

Thursdays, 10am–1pm | 5 weeks

Course Leader: Jason Michael Bentley

An organised, fully comprehensive painting course, building strong form in live portraiture. With the stylistic flair unique to watercolour! Designed for ambitious beginners ready for a structured exploration, and intermediate artists looking to expand their technical toolkit.

Thursdays, 2pm–5pm | 5 weeks

Course Leader: Lara Messer

A festive 5-week miniature-making course where you'll build and decorate your own Christmas-themed mouse house room box from scratch, creating furniture, decorations, miniature food and tiny seasonal details.

Wednesdays, 6pm–9pm | 5 weeks

Course leaders: Joanna Susskind & Lara Messer
Finalised dates, session times and booking link coming soon!

An evening of collective creativity and rest for people who have struggled with infertility and loss, or who are close to someone going through an experience like this.

Our group will meet and make things with artists Joanna Susskind & Lara Messer. We will be using sculptural materials like clay and wire some weeks, and paint other weeks. Come with an open mind!