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by jess dsO

Hi, I'm Jess DSO, I host joyful, hands-on art workshops across London.

From creative pub nights to playful painting and animation for kids, I bring people together through creativity and colour.

Want to paint, play, and create with me?

Join an upcoming workshop or get in touch for private bookings, school clubs, or collaborations!

Services

Painting (Acrylic or Watercolour)

Join a playful painting session where you can follow along step-by-step to recreate a chosen artwork, perfect for beginners! I also offer guided portrait painting, where you’ll create a fun and expressive portrait of your friend or partner.

Want something more personal? I can customise the workshop to suit your theme, style, or group, including selecting your own inspirational image to paint from.

You can choose between acrylic or watercolour painting, each offering its own unique techniques and feel.

  • Kids: 1-hour session

  • Adults: 2-hour session (or 2h30 for portrait painting)

Air-Dry Clay

Get your hands into it! In this workshop, I teach two simple sculpting techniques: pinch pot and coil building. You'll create a small object or shape using air-dry clay, no kiln needed.

After 5 days of drying at home, your piece is ready to paint and personalise. It's a lovely intro to clay and a relaxing, hands-on experience.

  • Kids: 1-hour session

  • Adults: 1.5-hour session

Animation

In this 2-hour workshop, we bring characters and stories to life using Play-Doh, paper cut-outs, or your own handmade props.

We use a simple app called Stop Motion Studio to animate your creations frame by frame, perfect for budding filmmakers or anyone curious about animation.

  • Suitable for kids aged 7+ and adults

  • Great for schools, birthday parties, or creative events

upcOming workshOps

Bussey Rooftop Bar (Peckham)

Sunset Stroke 29th July 7:00-9:00 PM
Paint the skyline at Bussey Rooftop Bar.

Paint at Perry - Esher 24th September 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month at Perry Hill Pub, where we explore a different artist or art movement and create our own inspired paintings in a relaxed, social setting.

Perry Hill Pub (Forest Hill)

Background

MA Textile Design
2018 - 2019

BA Fashion Design
2013 – 2017

Animation Club teacher
2023 – Present

Host for workshops
2023 – Present

I'm Jess DSO — a Swiss-Portuguese artist, educator, and workshop host based in East London. I studied at UAL’s Chelsea College of Arts, and and now teach in schools, pubs, and local venues.

Whether I'm running animation clubs in primary schools or hosting paint-and-sip evenings in local pubs, my goal is always the same: to bring people together through colour, creativity, and connection.

In my workshops, everyone is welcome — from curious beginners to seasoned creatives. I believe art should feel joyful, human, and accessible.

HOW IT WORKS

“Our group of 4 had a fantastic experience today. Our tutor Jess was so helpful. She explained everything thoroughly and made the class fun. The instructions were easy to understand. I would highly recommend.”