Classes & Commissions

AUTUMN CLASSES  OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2023
All classes are held in Zoe's own Studio 7, East Quay, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AQ  
Classes can be booked directly with Zoe here 

Exploring Watercolours

Mondays 2/10/23 and 09/10/23 10:00 - 12:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£60 per person

A beginner’s guide to painting with watercolours; testing different papers, experimenting with a variety of watercolour mediums, exploring practical techniques, understanding colour theory, preparing paper and masking techniques. Two workshops one week apart in friendly two-hour sessions designed to build confidence in the fundamentals of watercolour painting.

Hosted in the friendly environment of Zoe’s own art studio, with all materials provided and artwork to keep.

Exploring Acrylics

Mondays 16/10/23 and 23/10/23 10:00 - 12:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£60 per person.

A beginner’s guide to painting with acrylics; choosing surfaces, experimenting with a variety of acrylic mediums, exploring practical techniques, understanding colour theory, toning and tinting, and painting a simple still-life study. Two workshops one week apart in friendly two-hour sessions designed to build confidence in the fundamentals of painting in acrylics.

Hosted in the friendly environment of Zoe’s own art studio with all materials provided and artwork to keep.

Exploring Oils

Mondays 30/10/23 and 06/11/23 10:00 - 12:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£60 per person

A beginner’s guide to painting with oils; choosing surfaces, exploring practical techniques, solvents and mediums, understanding colour theory, layering, and painting a simple still-life study. Two workshops one week apart in friendly two-hour sessions designed to build confidence in the fundamentals of oil-painting. 

Hosted in the friendly environment of Zoe’s own art studio with all materials provided and artwork to keep.

Exploring Collage

Mondays 13/11/23 and 20/11/23 10:00 - 12:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£60 per person.

A beginner’s guide to exploring collage; choosing materials, experimenting with a variety of tools, exploring practical techniques, adhesives, historical context, and creating your own collage. Two workshops one week apart in friendly two-hour sessions designed to build confidence in the fundamentals of collaging. 

Hosted in the friendly environment of Zoe’s own art studio, with all materials provided and artwork to keep.

Exploring Drawing 

Monday and Tuesday 27/11/23 and 28/11/23 10:00 - 12:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£60 per person

A beginner’s guide to exploring drawing; choosing materials, practising techniques, drawing lines, edges and shapes, understanding relationships and the whole, cubes, spheres, cones and cylinders and drawing objects with colour and texture.

Two workshops one day after the other, in friendly two-hour sessions designed to build confidence in the fundamentals of drawing.

Hosted in the friendly environment of Zoe’s own art studio, with all materials provided and artwork to keep.

Exploring Contemporary Art

Monday & Tuesday 27/11/23 and 28/11/23 13:00 - 15:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£60 per person

A beginner’s guide to understanding Contemporary Art. Gain confidence in viewing Contemporary Art with a simple look at the difference between modern and contemporary art, its recent history, artist’s careers, the Young British Artists, the purpose of artists in society, simplified art theory, exploring The Turner Prize, and decoding contemporary artwork.

Two workshops one day after the other, in friendly two-hour sessions designed to build confidence in viewing, understanding and talking about Contemporary Art.



Friday Drawing Clubs

Cautious

8 weeks 

06/10/23  13/10/23  20/10/23 27/10/23

03/11/23. 10/11/23. 17/11/23 24/11/23

13:30-15:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£120 per person

An introduction to drawing skills for absolute beginners in Zoe’s own art studio. Exploring ellipses, contours, light sources, negative space, modelling and shading, materiality, and still-life composition. Explores the theory of drawing on the creative side of the brain with fun practical exercises and experiments that encourage flow. Bring a large sketchbook and 4B+ pencils. 

 

Curious 

8 weeks 

06/10/23  13/10/23  20/10/23 27/10/23

03/11/23. 10/11/23. 17/11/23 24/11/23

09:30-11:00

Minimum 2 people

Maximum 10 people

£130 per person

The follow-on course for beginners wanting to build confidence in fundamental drawing skills. Introducing simple perspective and measuring methods by observing still-life, East Quay architecture and local landscape. Some outdoor observations will be offered around East Quay in good weather. Bring a large sketchbook and 4B+ pencils.

 

Confident

8 weeks 

06/10/23  13/10/23  20/10/23 27/10/23

03/11/23. 10/11/23. 17/11/23 24/11/23

11:30-13:00

Minimum 3 people

Maximum 10 people

£160 per person

Guided figurative drawing studies with a live model, exploring the theory and practical experience of measuring, proportion and composition. Offers an introduction to gesture, form and anatomy. Bring a large sketchbook and 4B+ pencils.

Life Drawing 

8 weeks

Mondays 2/10/23 09/10/23  16/10/23. 23/10/23  30/10/23   

06/11/23. 13/11/23. 20/11/23

13:00-15:00

Minimum 3 people

Maximum 10 people

£160 per person £25 drop-in pre-book

Open to all levels of experience, from beginners to professionals. A live model will provide several different poses each session for you to study and sketch. Zoe will be working alongside you providing support and advice in a calm and private studio environment.

Bring a large sketchbook and 4B+ pencils.


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COMMISSIONS

Portrait Commissions

NinoNino. Original oil painting on paper, mounted and framed. Framed from £500.

"Zoe painted this portrait of my sister's horse, in oil. From the moment I asked her, she kept me fully informed of progress, recommended framing options, and gave advice on hanging. Zoe worked hard to finish the portrait within tight timelines, at an extremely competitive price. I would wholeheartedly recommend Zoe, it was a pleasure working with her, and the end result speaks for itself!"  - Kelly Drake

 

Leo and Pickles 

Leo & Pickles. Oil painting on paper. Unframed from £300.

"We asked Zoe for a commission piece of our 2 greyhounds after they passed away. She was by far the most approachable of all the artists we contacted and understood how special they were to us, so we felt completely confident in her hands after viewing her other work. She suggested using oil paint after we sent in a few photos of them and she was right to do so. The resulting picture was truly outstanding and exceeded our expectations. She added her own flair to the background of the picture and it complimented the picture. She captured their characters perfectly and we will cherish the bespoke artwork. The skill involved to produce such a stunning piece of art isn't reflected in her pricing, and is incredibly reasonable. She kept us fully updated on her progress and the turnaround was very timely. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Zoe Snape to anyone and I have done so to many people already. If you are looking for someone with passion, skill, empathy, all at a reasonable cost, Zoe Snape is the person for you." - Nik Hall-Hammond

 

FRAMING

All artworks can be framed. Contact Zoe for bespoke framing quotes.

DELIVERY
All packaging and postage is free within the UK.

Contact Zoe for overseas shipping quotes.

All prices are subject to change and exempt from VAT.

Image: River Barle Memories, 2021 (Private Collection, UK)

I Remember River Barle

 

Zoe welcomes enquiries for commissions here