Welcome to Jill McKay's
Drawing and Painting Art School


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Welcome to Jill McKay's drawing and painting school; we specialise in Adult Art Tuition with classes during the day, evening and some at weekends.
We also offer a voucher facility which may be redeemed against any of our services below. These make special gifts for someone special or indeed yourself!
Our Academy is situated in Ferndown Dorset, close to Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Verwood, Blandford, Wimborne and easy driving from Southampton and other main towns. In fact we have good access from most places.
We provide lessons in Watercolour, Acrylic, Oils, Gouache, Pastel, Chinese Brush Art, Drawing, Mixed Media classes and workshops.
One to one, or private group tuition is available on request.
Art Group and Society demonstrations or workshops are available on request, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Art with Class - Services & Events
- Art Academy Newsletter
- Term courses in Watercolour
- Short art Courses in Acrylics
- Short Drawing & sketching mini series courses
- One day workshops in all media below
- Latest New Workshops in Watercolour, Acrylics, Oils, Gouache, Pastel,
- Drawing Technique workshops can be seen on our CALENDAR page
- Weekend art workshops on Saturdays and / or Sundays ( local accommodation available)
- Outdoor Painting days in Dorset or the surrounding counties
- Painting Holidays in France 2012 , see our holidays page - Brochure. Bookings for 2012 are being taken Further details. See our Holiday and Calendar page too
- Art Group or Society demonstrations and events
- Demonstrations for the Art Industry & Manufacturers
- Women's Institute W.I & Denman College Art classes
- Bournemouth International Centre - Demonstrations & watercolour Taster Workshops
- One to One private art tuition
- Art Commissions
Art Gift Vouchers
What are you giving that special person for their birthday, anniversary or Christmas?
We offer gifts beyond their own value which provide lasting memories and enjoyment.
Art gift vouchers are available on request and can be tailored to your requirements and can be for any amount. Do you have friends and family who do not know what to buy you? See our Gift voucher page.
New Style
Art tuition for groups or individuals with Jill McKay is given in the following media:
- Watercolour Painting
- Acrylics
- Soft Pastels
- Gouache
- Various Drawing Media
- Oils
- Pen and Wash
- Chinese Brush Painting
- Mixed Media
Suitable for : - Beginners, Improvers and Experienced artists (or budding ones!)
Course references
Each course has a separate code Course code explanation:-
F = Ferndown - FX = Ferndown + day
Days - FM = Monday - FT = Tuesday - FW = Wednesday
FTH =Thursday - FF = Friday
Times 10am or 1.30pm or 7pm are indicated by A,P or E respectively
FWA = Ferndown Wednesday + (AM) class
FTHE = Ferndown + Thursday + evening
The two numbers = the term series course reference
i.e FMA48 = Ferndown + Monday + am
Please quote these or the workshop references when your book - thank you