Develop your drawing skills in this engaging charcoal life drawing class, suitable for all levels. Guided by acclaimed artist Lucy Threlfall, who combines classical training with a contemporary approach, you'll learn to observe, sketch and capture the human form with confidence and expression. Through practical exercises and expert tuition, you'll explore tone, proportion, gesture and mark-making techniques to create dynamic and expressive charcoal drawings.

Explore the art of drawing through the masterpieces of the National Gallery in this inspiring class led by artist Lucy Threlfall. Participants will bring a chosen image from the gallery’s collection and use it as the basis for developing their drawing skills. With expert guidance, you'll learn techniques in observation, composition, line, tone and mark-making while gaining a deeper understanding of how great artists create their work. Suitable for all levels, the class encourages both technical development and creative interpretation.

Perfect for complete beginners, this friendly and practical workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Guided by artist and tutor Joseph Bucklow, you'll learn essential techniques including colour mixing, washes, brush control and simple drawing methods, building confidence as you create your own artwork. Through step-by-step demonstrations and individual support, you'll discover how to work with the unique qualities of watercolour while gaining a solid foundation for future painting. No previous experience is required—just a willingness to experiment and enjoy the creative process.

Learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing in this relaxed pencil drawing class led by artist Georgia Kitty Harris. Working from a black-and-white photograph, you'll be guided through the process of observing and drawing the face, developing skills in proportion, tone, shading and capturing likeness. Suitable for all levels, the class offers a supportive environment to build confidence and improve your drawing techniques. From September participants will have the opportunity to bring their own images to work from.

Time and space to work on your own projects

Discover the creative process of lino-cut printing, with Mina, in this hands-on workshop, suitable for beginners and those with some experience. You'll learn the essentials of designing, carving and printing your own unique lino-cut, with professional guidance and support at every stage. By the end of the session, you'll have created a collection of original prints and will take home both your carved lino block and the prints produced during the class.

Discover the joy of watercolour painting in this fun, practical course designed for all skill levels. Through lively demonstrations and supportive guidance, you'll learn essential techniques with watercolours, inks, and pen work, while gaining confidence to create vibrant artwork. The course covers colour theory, drawing and shading techniques, colour washes, and creative tips to help you turn mistakes into opportunities and bring your paintings to life.

Get a taste of Georgia’s Friday Art Club. Think “book club” but for learning about each other’s favourite creatives. Each week, you will explore a different artist chosen by a participant, and draw inspiration from their subject, medium and style. For this introductory session, Georgia will select the artist, guiding the group through a creative exploration of their work and discussion of participant’s own styles and influences, while sharing techniques in observation, drawing and interpretation. Suitable for all levels, it’s a welcoming opportunity to develop your skills, discover new artistic approaches and enjoy creating alongside others in a relaxed, social environment.

Loosen up your painting style and explore the expressive possibilities of flowers and foliage in this vibrant workshop with artist Annabel Hill. Through a series of playful drawing and painting exercises, you'll focus on colour, shape, movement and mark-making rather than detailed representation. Working with acrylic paint, oil pastels and drawing materials, you'll create dynamic floral compositions before selecting and developing favourite sections into smaller finished artworks. Suitable for all levels, this creative and energetic session is designed to build confidence, encourage experimentation and leave you with several unique pieces to take home.

Join artist Natalie Charles for a still life drawing class using dry media. Natalie will take you through a series of quick-fire exercises to get you comfortable with describing shape, tone and
texture using charcoal. The session will culminate in a longer sustained drawing in colour.

Life drawing exploring gesture and mark-making. Working from a live model through a series of quick poses, with professional guidance from Judith, for your own interpretation of the human form.

Discover the playful and versatile world of gel plate printing in this relaxed, hands-on workshop with artist and printmaker Mina. Suitable for all levels, you'll experiment with layers of colour, texture and pattern to create a series of unique prints using a gel printing plate. With no drawing skills required, the process is accessible, intuitive and full of surprises, making it the perfect way to unwind, explore your creativity and enjoy the mindful benefits of making art. You’ll leave with a collection of original prints and plenty of inspiration to continue creating at home.

Join artist Annabel Hill for a unique riverside painting workshop inspired by the landscapes of the Thames. Beginning aboard a barge in Hammersmith, you'll work en plein air, using expressive drawing and mixed-media techniques to capture the movement, atmosphere and energy of the river. Through demonstrations and guided exercises, you'll experiment with charcoal, chalk, watercolour, oil pastels and other materials, creating a series of dynamic sketches. Back in the studio, you'll develop your strongest ideas by cropping, collaging and refining compositions before creating a final artwork. Suitable for all levels, this workshop encourages observation, experimentation and a fresh, expressive approach to landscape painting.

Discover new ways of seeing and interpreting everyday objects in this engaging still life workshop with artist Eugenie Vronskaya. Working from observation, you'll explore how colour, shape, line and composition can be used to move beyond representation and towards a more personal and expressive visual language. Through a series of guided exercises, you'll experiment with simplifying forms, creating dynamic relationships between objects and developing compositions that balance structure with intuition. Suitable for all levels, this workshop encourages creativity, curiosity and confidence in the painting process.

Join artist Natalie Charles for a still life drawing class using dry media. Natalie will take you through a series of quick-fire exercises to get you comfortable with describing shape, tone and
texture using charcoal. The session will culminate in a longer sustained drawing in colour.

This class will demonstrate various ways to reinterpret the landscape genre, abstracting memory and observation to evoke a sense of place. Students will use graphite, charcoal, chalk, and water-based paint on a range of paper types. Suitable for all levels, the class encourages curiosity and exploration, helping you develop a more intuitive approach to painting while building confidence with colour, line and abstraction

Explore the timeless subject of still life through a contemporary acrylic painting workshop with artist Beth Rodway. Inspired by Beth's distinctive approach to observation and detail, you'll work from a carefully arranged still life, learning how to compose, simplify and bring objects to life through colour, tone and mark-making. Suitable for all levels, the class encourages close looking, creative interpretation and experimentation with acrylic paint, helping you create a finished artwork while developing confidence in your painting skills.

Discover the beautiful craft of Indian block printing and create your own bespoke lampshade in this inspiring one-day workshop. Using hand-carved wooden blocks made by master craftspeople in India, you'll explore the centuries-old art of block printing, creating a range of unique printed designs on paper throughout the morning. In the afternoon, you'll transform your favourite print into a contemporary empire card lampshade, finished with a professional edge-bound trim. Combining traditional craftsmanship with creative design, this hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who enjoys making beautiful objects and learning new skills. No previous experience is required.

This class will demonstrate various ways to reinterpret the landscape genre, abstracting memory and observation to evoke a sense of place. Students will use graphite, charcoal, chalk, and water-based paint on a range of paper types. Suitable for all levels, the class encourages curiosity and exploration, helping you develop a more intuitive approach to painting while building confidence with colour, line and abstraction.

Develop your observational drawing skills in this engaging life drawing workshop led by Gary Betts, a professional figurative artist with a lifelong passion for the human form. Working from a live model, you'll explore proportion, gesture, tone and anatomy through a series of guided exercises and longer studies. Suitable for all levels, the class focuses on building confidence, improving technique and encouraging a deeper appreciation of the expressive possibilities of drawing from life.