Teaching
Painting and drawing classes — all media, levels and styles
It is your project! In a preliminary conversation, I help you define it. Between playful and academic, between ease and rigour, convivial and focused — everything is possible. My focus is on fluidity of work, supported by intuition and technical know-how.
You can follow modules I have prepared for my students, with the level of guidance or independence that suits you.
In painting
- Watercolour
- Oil
In dry techniques
- Drawing fundamentals
- Drawing media (charcoal, graphite, pastel)
And more broadly
- Composition
You will learn
- the best materials to use — those that respond to your intentions and that last over time
- how to observe better, retain what you see, and translate it into marks
- how to choose a subject and compose it into a pleasing artistic expression
- how to work in a satisfying way and avoid unnecessary boredom and frustration
Curious? Classes are open to all levels; materials (very high grade) are included for €5, including paper supports, enough for the exercises. Follow the white rabbit…
Upcoming workshops
Frequently asked questions
- Are the classes open to beginners?
- Yes. Classes are open to all levels, from a first try to more advanced work.
- Are materials provided?
- Yes: materials, of very high grade, are included for €5, including paper supports, enough for the exercises.
- Which techniques can I learn?
- In painting: watercolour and oil. In dry techniques: drawing fundamentals and drawing media (charcoal, graphite, pastel). And, more broadly, composition.
- How do the classes work?
- A preliminary conversation helps define your project. You then follow modules prepared for students, with the level of guidance or independence that suits you.
- How do I sign up?
- Contact Joseph E. Sherriff through the contact form, by e-mail (joseph.e.sherriff@gmail.com) or by phone (+33 6 45 76 97 36).
Workshop documents
Drawing Fundamentals – Workshop Programme
Two days to learn to see and construct: exercises inspired by Betty Edwards and academic drawing, at three levels. Workshop on 24–25 October 2026 at the Maison Prataz, Les Échelles. (Document in French.)
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