2025 schedule
SATURDAY PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Every Saturday in May, from 12:00 – 15:00
May 3 – Waterfall
May 10 – Pine Tree
May 17 – Baltic Sea
May 24 – Mushroom
May 31 – Mountains
50€ per workshop
See below for a longer description of workshop and pictures of what we will paint.
PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS
Offered this summer at various locations in Southern Finland.
More information coming soon.
*ONE-ON-ONE Drawing & Painting Lessons are always available.
Please see below for descriptions and to register:
One-on-one drawing lessons
One-on-one lessons are always available and can start anytime. We begin by establishing your artistic goals. Is there a particular drawing style you wish to learn? A new skill you would like to master? Or are you seeking an overall improvement of drawing techniques. Maybe you have a drawing project in mind. I can help you achieve it.
One-on-one drawing lessons are completely customized to your goals and interests. Scheduling for these lessons is fully flexible. You can do as many or as few lessons as you wish, schedule them at varying times, pending availability, and continue as long as you like.
I have helped many students improve at different drawing styles. If you are interested in realism, comics & cartoons, architectural drawing, or abstraction, I can help you refine your approach to these styles, while also helping you develop your own personal style. I will draw alongside you, clearly demonstrating techniques and instructing your drawing in real time.
Any skill level is welcome. Whether you are just beginning, a skilled hobbyist, or a professional artist looking for a structured plan to sharpen your skills, I look forward to working with you and creating a plan to achieve your vision.
Drawing materials are provided.
Hourly rates for a single, one-on-one drawing lessons are as follows:
- 1 hour 50€
- 1.5 hours 60€
- 2 hours 70€
- 3 hours 90€
If 6 or more lessons are prepaid, a 10% discount is offered. Single sessions are also welcome.
One-on-one and group lessons take place at my studio at Allinkatu 5, in Turku. I can also come to you for lessons. A travelling rate of 25€/hr applies to destinations outside of the Turku area. Please contact me directly to discuss lessons in locations outside of Turku or if you have any questions.
Email: luke@lukenicol.com or lukenicolart@gmail.com
One-on-one painting lessons
One-on-one lessons are always available and can start anytime. We begin by establishing your artistic goals. Do you want to learn the basics of painting with acrylic? Is there a style of painting that you wish to learn? Are you seeking an overall improvement of painting techniques or is there a painting project that you would like to create? I can help you achieve it.
One-on-one painting lessons are completely customized to your goals and interests. Scheduling for these lessons is fully flexible. You can do as many or as few lessons as you wish, schedule them at varying times, pending availability, and continue as long as you like.
Learn a painting style that interests you. I have been painting with acrylic for over 30 years and have experience with a wide range of subjects. My main focus is realistic depictions of natural landscape. I am also experienced at painting machines, buildings, and the human figure. I can help you refine your approach to these subjects, while also helping you develop your own personal style. I will paint alongside you, clearly demonstrating techniques and instructing your painting in real time.
Any skill level is welcome. Whether you are just beginning, a skilled hobbyist, or a professional artist looking for a structured plan to sharpen your skills, I look forward to working with you and creating a plan to achieve your vision.
Painting materials are provided.
Hourly rates for a single, one-on-one painting lessons are as follows:
- 1 hour 60€
- 1.5 hours 70€
- 2 hours 80€
- 3 hours 100€
If 6 or more lessons are prepaid, a 10% discount is offered. Single sessions are also welcome.
One-on-one and group lessons take place at my studio at Allinkatu 5, in Turku. I can also come to you for lessons. A travelling rate of 25€/hr applies to destinations outside of the Turku area. Please contact me directly to discuss lessons in locations outside of Turku or if you have any questions.
Email: luke@lukenicol.com or lukenicolart@gmail.com
drawing course
Drawing courses will resume in August, 2025. Choose between daytime, 11:00 – 13:00, or evening, 18:00 – 20:00. Materials and equipment are provided. Any skill level is welcome. Instruction is in English. There are 4 spots available.
Over the sessions, I will demonstrate and guide participants in a series of drawing exercises designed to highlight concepts of composition, perspective, proportion, light, and texture. Subjects will include the human figure, still lives, and landscape. During the last classes we will focus on more developed drawings. The subject(s) of these will be determined from students’ interests during the earlier classes.
Group drawing lessons take place at my studio, Allinkatu 5, in Turku. See map below.
6 sessions, 180€
Landscape painting course
Painting courses will resume in August, 2025. Choose between daytime, 11:00 – 13:00, or evening, 18:00 – 20:00. Materials and equipment are provided. Any skill level is welcome. Instruction is in English. There are 4 spots available.
Over the sessions, participants will complete 2-3 original landscape paintings. I will demonstrate and guide participants through the steps of creating their own painting. We will discuss and implement concepts of colour and mixing, brushstroke, composition, texture, light, and shadow. The instruction medium is acrylic.
The painting course takes place at my studio, Allinkatu 5, in Turku. See map below.
6 sessions, 240€
Plein Air Workshops
Information coming soon
saturday Painting workshops in May
Each Saturday in May, a new 3 hour painting workshop will be offered. I will provide a step by step demonstration and guide participants in the creation of their own original acrylic painting. Concepts like colour mixing, composition, brushstroke, light, and texture will be discussed. Any skill level is welcome. No previous experience is needed. To see what we will paint during each workshop, please see pictures below.
All materials and equipment are provided. Instruction is in English.
12:00 – 15:00. Workshops take place at my studio, Allinkatu 5, in Turku. See map below.
50€ per workshop
May 3 – Waterfall 
May 10 – Pine Tree
May 17 – Baltic Sea
May 24 – Mushroom
May 31 – Mountains
special events and studio visits
Please contact me if you would like to discuss organizing a workshop or special event, or arrange a studio visit.
testimonials
“I really enjoyed the landscape painting course! The studio has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and the instruction was personal and detailed. Watching a professional paint while working on my own piece helped me get past some technical hurdles I’d been struggling with, since the demonstration was well-paced and clear. I had a great time and learned a lot, and I’d definitely recommend the course to anyone interested in getting into painting or improving their skills!”
-Pihla
“Luke’s landscape painting course was inspiring, enjoyable, and just what I needed. I practiced painting elements of nature, like water, leaves, clouds, sunlight, etc. based on my favorite themes. I learned about color mixing, brush strokes, layering, depth and reflection among other methods using acrylic on canvas. As we were chatting, Luke also shared generously his personal experiences and custom techniques he uses to achieve a specific effect.
I didn’t notice the hours passing, and left the session feeling proud of what I created as a beginner with acrylic. I now feel confident to start painting landscapes on my own. I’d happily join more of his workshops in the future to keep improving my skills.”
-Alaleh
“I participated in Luke Nicol’s short drawing course this past winter (4 x 2 hours) and will gladly recommend it!
A skillful drawer himself, Luke was a very good teacher, also attentive to your own level, your questions and wishes. During this short course I learned a lot about perspective, depth, light and shadows and how to look and see, when thinking of reproducing a three dimensional reality on a flat, white paper. I will be happy to attend another course in the near future.”
-Kerstin Smeds, historian, professor
“I took this class with my daughter as a way to spend some creative time together, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I especially appreciated the focus on seeing negative space differently — it really shifted how I approach drawing. Luke is a talented artist, and is personable and engaging. The exercises were thoughtfully chosen with student’s input, and pleasantly challenging, which kept things interesting throughout. I’d definitely recommend the class to anyone looking to explore drawing in a supportive, creative environment.”
-Earl
studio and other locations
One-on-one and Group Lessons take place at my studio at Allinkatu 5, in Turku. I can also come to you for lessons. A travelling rate of 25€/hr applies to destinations outside of the Turku area. Please contact me directly to discuss locations other than my studio or outside of Turku, or if you have any questions.
Email: luke@lukenicol.com or lukenicolart@gmail.com
About Me
Originally from Canada, I have lived in Turku with my wife and two daughters since 2015. I have a BA in Visual Arts from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada, where I majored in painting and sculpture. I have worked professionally as an artist since graduating in 2003 and have exhibited internationally. My focus is on realist depictions of landscape and the human figure. I have taught many students, one-on-one, and in groups, workshops, and through school programs. I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil.
Sickness & Cancellations
One in six lessons can be rescheduled at no cost. If I am sick and must cancel, the lesson will be credited and can be rescheduled.
Payment
Invoices can be paid by MobilePay or Bank Transfer, as well as Smartum, Epassi, & Edenred
Luke Nicol