Children’s Book — Monthly Meet-Up

Posted on 7 June 2026

Our friendly monthly get-together for everyone working on a book — bring what you have and we will move it forward. What You'll Learn Share…

PITSO Kenton — Acrylic Urban Landscapes (Night & Day)

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. A friendly day painting in the style of Paul Kenton in acrylic — dramatic, atmospheric urban…

PITSO Scheinburger — Watercolour Ink & Wash

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. A friendly day painting in the style of Felix Scheinburger in ink and watercolour wash —…

PITSO Sidaway — Watercolour

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. A friendly day painting in the style of Ian Sidaway in watercolour — clean, controlled Mediterranean…

PITSO Your Tutor — St Michael’s Mount (Damian Sémonin)

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. Paint in the style of your tutor, Damian Sémonin — capturing the iconic St Michael's Mount.…

PITSO Forsey — Mixed Media

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. A friendly day painting in the style of Chris Forsey in acrylic and acrylic inks —…

PITSO Impressionists — Monet

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. A friendly day painting in the style of the Impressionists (Monet and friends) in oils —…

Watercolour Solutions & Secrets

Posted on 7 June 2026

A practical watercolour problem-solving day — fixing the common pitfalls and building real confidence with the medium. What You'll Learn Troubleshooting common problems Control, timing…

PITSO Easton — Acrylic Landscapes

Posted on 7 June 2026

Part of PITSO — Painting In The Style Of. A friendly day painting in the style of Charlie Easton in acrylic — confident, expressive landscapes.…

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The everyday made beautiful — impasto, palette knife, slow looking.

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Collage and paint, when one medium simply is not enough.

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About Damian Sémonin

First and foremost an educator, facilitator & artist. Serial entrepreneur focused on the importance of creativity and art in our lives — and helping others discover their creative potential.

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“I’ve been coming to Art Club every week — Damian makes you believe you can actually paint, and then you do.”

— Sarah M., Falmouth

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