The Essential School Of Painting

An alternative art school based in London specialising in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists.

The Essential School of Painting (The ESOP) is an alternative art school based in London that specialises in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists. The ESOP offers exciting, intellectually rigorous courses with the intention of advancing painting in the 21st century.
Classes and Master-classes are available for all levels of experience, including our 12 months mentoring programme carried out on a one to one basis.