Laura Menzies
My teaching focuses on sharing my ideas, enthusiasm and techniques, in a playful and experimental way. My aim is that participants will come together to learn and explore and to start to develop their own visual language, which they can use as a springboard for their own studio work.
Laura’s abstract paintings embrace an organic feel and often contain harmonious pallets in soft hues; inspired by living a stone’s throw from the coastline. She paints in an intuitive and physical way building up layers of oil, cold wax, collage and mixed media to conceal and reveal sections. Her paintings ask the viewer to slow down and provide a gentle space for reflection and contemplation.
Laura trained at Birmingham University, graduating with a BA in Visual Arts before gaining an MA in Fine Art from Falmouth University. She has exhibited her paintings extensively in the UK and abroad is currently represented by Morgans Gallery, Milieu Studios and Cambridge Contemporary, amongst others. She lives and works in Falmouth.
Website: Laura Menzies
What our students say
I cant wait to buy some cold wax and get started.
Just happiness and a good tutor of course.
It was a great privilege to be allowed to share in Laura’s very personal journals and she was an inspiring and very generous tutor. Thank you so much Laura.
I just loved the way Laura made it seem so easy and uncomplicated.
I found the whole thought process that your journal is your private space and you don’t have to share so refreshing. Just a fantastic structure which I hope is going to enable me to re-establish my working practice. Thank you so much, very much appreciated.
The course removes the pressure to produce something ‘perfect’ – and then be dissatisfied with it! By journaling one can capture brief moments, thoughts, feelings, images which have somehow made an impact. I find by reflecting on them later this leads to a better formed idea of a finished piece – which of course then has a much more personal impact.
Courses with Laura Menzies
Coldwax Painting
Online Pre-recorded - Mixed Media - Abstract
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Course ID: a004J00000K3yEC
Active Instance: a024J00000CRyytQAD, 01-Sep-2026
Enjoy learning about the possibilities of coldwax painting, a technique for adding texture and depth to your work.
| £30 | Book |
Creative Journaling for Artists (rec)
Online Pre-recorded - Mixed Media - Personal Development
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Course ID: a00Nz000009zUYo
Active Instance: a02Nz000004YtarIAC, 01-Sep-2026
In this course you will be encouraged to explore creative play in your art journals, allowing you to capture your personal curiosities and interests to develop your visual language and bring clarity to your practice.
| £95 | Book |
Line, Texture, Tone - Coldwax Painting
Online Pre-recorded - Mixed Media - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000FH0Lf
Active Instance: a024J00000D10f7QAB, 01-Sep-2026
Enjoy creating luminous abstract paintings using coldwax painting. Learn how these three fundamental aspects - texture, line and shape - can help develop your unique visual vocabulary.
| £90 | Book |