Studio Gledhill

Put Down Your Screens. Pick Up A Brush

Artist-led oil painting experiences that bring your people together. In person, by hand, for real.

Oxford · London · Cotswolds

There is a particular atmosphere that happens when people make things together. We’ve spent years learning how to create it.

What Happens in the Room

An Actual Break

Two hours of making something with your hands, away from screens, notifications and the mental noise of the working day. You just show up. Everything else - the easels, the paints, the aprons, the atmosphere - is already there

No Experience Needed

Our sessions are lead by working artists who start with a live painting demonstration to demystify the process. People who've never painted before pick up a brush and surprise themselves.

Something Shifts

Painting side-by-side, conversations start that wouldn't happen anywhere else. There's laughter. There's focus. There's a version of your team you don't often get to see.

Start the Conversation

How It Works

Start with a Conversation

Tell us about your people, your space, and what you'd love the experience to feel like. No pitch, no pressure — just a fifteen-minute call to see if we're the right fit

We Handle Everything

Stacey designs the session around your group — the subject, the mood, the setup. You won't need to think about a thing.

We Show Up, You Paint

We transform your space into a working studio, lead the session from first brushstroke to last, and leave without a trace.

⏱ 2-3 hours    👥 Up to 20 people    📍 We come to you

Pricing is tailored to your group — get in touch to discuss what works for you.

Let's Talk

The Work Speaks

200+ workshops delivered across London, Oxford and The Cotswolds

  • 2000+ Oxford Students and counting

  • Clients include Daylesford Organic and Oxford University

  • Professional Working Artists. Real materials. Four years of sold-out sessions

What People Say

  • "A wonderful workshop! Everyone was fully engaged in their painting projects while chatting with friends and enjoying the music playing in the background. For two hours, we truly disconnected from our studies, relaxed, and had fun — leaving feeling happy and proud with our own oil painting to take home (even those of us who had never painted before!). A perfect welfare event!"

    —Núria Mercadé-Besora
    Welfare Officer at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, 2026

  • "This has really given me a greater appreciation of what painting is all about, so when I go to art galleries I see the paintings with fresh eyes. I highly recommend learning with her."

    —Benjamin Willner
    PhD Chemistry, Oxford University, 2022

  • "I came away from the oil painting workshop with new skills, greater confidence in my abilities, and a finished painting I'm genuinely proud of. I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in exploring oil painting, whether you're a beginner like me or more experienced. I really hope to attend future workshops and see even more MCR members taking part."

    —Farzana Chowdhury
    Welfare Officer at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, 2026

  • "A gifted teacher - patient, genuine and enabling - and so ready to share your skill and expertise. Your demonstrations really brought the principles and process to life."

    — Sue Lyons
    Attendee, 2021

About Studio Gledhill

Studio Gledhill was founded in 2026 by artist Stacey Gledhill with a simple mission: to share the transformative benefits of creative activity with as many people as possible.

Stacey noticed how our increasingly online lives were leaving adults with no time to play — no real break from the pressures of modern work and life. She wanted to change that.

The spark was personal, too. Stacey witnessed first-hand the remarkable transformation that regular group creative activity brought to her father-in-law, who has lived with severe, recurring depression throughout his life. Seeing creativity open a door where so much else had struggled made the mission unmistakable.

Studio Gledhill exists to make oil painting accessible and to remove every barrier for the curious — no experience required, no talent test, just a genuine invitation to pick up a brush and discover what happens next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and get in touch.

studio@staceygledhill.com

Book a call

  • For drawing events there's no upper limit — charcoal and pencil are easy to scale. For painting workshops we currently accommodate groups of up to 20, but we're open to fitting more. If you have a larger group, get in touch and we'll make it work.

  • We've led over 200 creative experiences in meeting rooms, common rooms, and café spaces. We bring decorator's cloths to cover surfaces, provide aprons for every participant, and wipe any stray paint spills before we leave. Your space will be returned exactly as we found it.

  • Our prices reflect your unique requirements - your group size, location, the kind of materials you’d like to use - and start from £60 per head. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Yes! We regularly arrange bespoke events outside the office — from greenhouses to gallery spaces. Book a call to share your vision and we'll co-design a memorable experience around it, handling all materials and logistics.

  • Absolutely. Many of our clients book recurring sessions — monthly, quarterly, or as part of an ongoing wellbeing programme. We offer a loyalty discount for repeat bookings, so it's easy to make creativity a regular part of your team culture.

  • First you'll book a free 15-minute call with Stacey. Together you'll shape the best creative experience for your team — choosing the medium, group size, and vibe so everything is tailored before the day. Then you’ll get a quote, choose a date, and pay a 20% deposit to book.