Cecil Rice
Cecil Rice
Painting Classes, Demonstrations & Workshops
Friendly, inclusive art tuition for beginners to experienced painters.
In person, weekly — Hurstpierpoint classes
Led by Cecil, these friendly art classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced painters. Enjoy painting with others in a modern, light-filled room, with enough space to spread out and free parking just outside. Class sizes are of of 8 - 10 Sessions start with short painting demos, presenting different materials, tools, and techniques. Everyone is encouraged to follow their own interests and to explore exciting ways of working.
Online — Zoom sessions
Cecil provides a painting demonstration directly during each Zoom meeting, using a high definition webcam and talking about his technique and procedure as he works. Paint along with him, or just watch and then access the Zoom recording later to create your own painting.
Cecil reveals the learned methods and techniques that have informed his own paintings. These classes involve an exploration of a broad mix of paintings, from artists such as Edward Seago, John Singer Sargent, Eric Ravilious, JMW Turner, the French Impressionists as well as some of Cecil's own work.
Painting holidays
In April 2027 Cecil will lead a week-long painting holiday in the Western Algarve, hosted by Alpha painting Holidays
Art societies Demos and Workshops
Cecil is delighted to provide painting demonstrations and workshops for art groups and societies by request or invitation. Please see the schedule below and contact us if you would like to arrange a painting demo or a workshop
2026/7 schedule & list
Date
Society / Location
Format
10 - 17 /4/27
Alpha painting Holiday, Western Algrave
painting Holiday
25/09/2026
Eastbourne Art Society
demo
19/09/26
Alfriston Art Society
Workshop
14-18/06/26
Alpha Painting Holidays, Wye Valley
Painting Holiday
28/02/26
Solent Art Society
Workshop
09/01/26
Maidstone Art Society
Zoom Demo
20/09/25
Fareham Art Society
Workshop
Rates: HurstPierpoint Classes £18 per two-hour session | Online £16 Per Two Hour Session | Events: Contact Us