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Welcome to Robinwood Online Art School – your home for inspiring online  courses. Watch the welcome video below from experienced artist and tutor Joan Lawson, who shares her journey and approach to teaching. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, explore our range of online art classes and learn from home at your own pace.

Best Value

The Complete Beginner's Drawing Series

£60

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A complete beginner’s drawing course taking you from simple forms to confident still life. Six step-by-step lessons with videos, resources and community access.

Valid for 12 months

All six Beginner's Series lessons (usually £15 each)

6 hours of professional step by step instructional lessons

Extra time-lapse demonstration videos

Printable reference photos and resources

One year access to all lessons

Access to the student forum to share work and stay motivated

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Fiona B

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The painter Degas wrote:  ‘Drawing is not what one sees but what one can make others see.’

 

That quote sums up Joan.  She nurtures her students, takes them by the hand and gives them the confidence to draw, paint and see art through her expert eyes.

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Kind Words from Happy Artists

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“I started painting with Joan online. She has such an amazing way of teaching both in classes and online.”
— Edna Rankin

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“A fabulous art school. Joan Lawson has taught for many years and has helped so many of us to realise our artistic goals. Love her classes!”
— Sandy Martin

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"Joan is a wonderful teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable and encouraging.”
— Flo Smith
 
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"Joan is both knowledgeable and approachable. She has a lovely manner.”
— Andrew Dalrymple

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“What a wonderful, relaxed and friendly place to become a better artist! Joan is such an experienced teacher who teaches clearly.”
— Lynne Johnstone
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“A wonderful opportunity to learn different techniques within a wide variety of media with a very encouraging teacher. Joan can make an artist out of anyone! Great fun too.”
— Patricia Gibson

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“Joan is a fantastic teacher, developing the artistic skills of every student. The class is fun, informative and full of creativity.”
— Ann Tyson

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