Visit a professional artist's studio to explore drawing, painting, or refine your art. A one-to-one, creative experience — for fun, progress or a thoughtful gift.
Tailored to You — Your interests, pace and goals are at the heart of it.
Flexible Focus — Dive into drawing, painting, colour or creative process.
Breakthrough — Come curious, leave with confidence in new skills and ideas.
Guidance You Can Trust — RCA-trained, exhibited artist for just £95 a session.
Email or call to plan your session - what do you want to achieve?
Get one-to-one learning - what are you missing?
What will you do next with your new insights?
Valerie is an accomplished artist, trained at the Royal College of Art, with work shown in various exhibitions. Her friendly manner has impressed many clients along with her drawing and painting skills. Valerie's background in psychology makes her a very sympathetic and supportive tutor.
"I'm always open to talking about art and the many ideas and skills students need in order to improve."
Apena Hutton
For the rest of 2025, a three-hour session will cost £95.
Bring your drawing or painting supplies with you for a review but, you will be provided with supplies if you need them.
Most days of the week can be accommodated. Choose from 9.30am -12.30pm or 1pm - 3pm. In summer, evenings can be arranged.
Bring along some of your work and Valerie will recommend what to learn. However, you can request any focus for the session that you prefer.
The studio is located on Boulter's Lock Island in Maidenhead and there's parking available. Unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible, if that is required.
Yes, you can receive a PDF gift card to give to your recipient and no mention of price will be made.
If you're really serious about improving, you can come regularly to compound your growth.