School workshops 

I deliver portrait workshops to primary and secondary schools across across the Midlands and the North West, including Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Shropshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and the West Midlands.

My workshops can be tailored to suit the specific needs and budget of your school, and to align with AQA’s GCSE Fine Art specifications. I offer full-day, half-day, or hourly workshops, available as one-off sessions or as part of a longer programme delivered over several weeks or months. My teaching style is practical and supportive, and designed to bring out the best in each student.

I am a full member of the National Society for Education in Art & Design (NSEAD) and registered as one of their Artist Educators for workshops in schools. Please click here to view my details on their directory.

When I’m not delivering workshops, I work as a professional fine artist in my studio in Cheshire. In 2020, I was selected for the John Moores Painting Prize, Britain’s foremost contemporary painting competition, and in 2024 for the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Prize (formerly the BP Portrait Prize) at the National Portrait Gallery. I have also been shortlisted twice for Artist of the Year by Artists & Illustrators, the UK’s leading art magazine. I am an elected member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) and the Contemporary British Portrait Painters (CBPP), and my paintings are held in both public and private collections.

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“I highly recommend Peter's workshops. Not only is he an amazing inspirational artist, but he's also highly organised and well prepared and most importantly willing to share his expertise. My students gained a lot from his sessions, and I'm sure yours will too!” Michelle Billington - Head of Art, Alderley Edge School for Girls

“Peter attended a days workshop at our Buckinghamshire grammar school. He was informative, inspiring and generous with his time. Each student created a wonderful portrait under his guidance. I would definitely recommend to other schools looking to run an artist workshop.” Catherine Patricia - Art Dept, Aylesbury High School