Every Week

Tuesday 7-9pm
Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm

Join our intimate weekly life drawing sessions. Our host will lead a few warm-up exercises, followed by short poses, increasing to 20-40min as the session goes on. We encourage everyone to develop their own style and approach.

It's a friendly, relaxed, and creative environment where you can explore lots of different mediums without pressure. All materials are provided.

Previous drawing experience recommended.

These sessions are hosted by artists Victoria YJ, Erica Fairhurst or Kate Clarkson.

£18 per session

Every Two Weeks

Daytime Session 1pm-3pm
Evening sessions 6pm-8pm

• Beginner friendly

A welcoming, pressure-free two-hour session is all about creativity, curiosity, and community.

Each session will feature a theme or focus - from still life and landscapes to abstract explorations - but you’re always welcome to bring your own project. Work in your sketchbook, create a photo collage, experiment with paints, or simply draw inspiration from the materials around you.

Every Month

3th Feb 6.30-8pm

• Beginner Friendly

Grab a drink from the yard (or BYOB), and join us for another festive evening of creative activities guided by professional artists.

These sessions will feature regularly in our studio calendar - this is a fun, informal session for those that want to dip their toe into creativity in a sociable environment.

No previous experience required, all materials provided.

YOUR HOSTS:
Rachel Akerman: rachelakerman.co.uk
Becky Brooks: www.instagram.com/beckylouillustrates/

Saturday 14th March, 10.30 - 4pm

Join us for an intimate life drawing session focusing on a long pose, perfect for developing observation and detail.

Warm up poses to start and then a final composition/pose will be decided amongst the group. Includes an hour lunch break.

All materials are included. Experience recommended.

Hosted by Kate Clarkson.

If you would like to use (x2 credits) please get in contact.

Friday 20th March, 6.30-9pm

Glass of wine in hand the session will start with fun exercises using charcoal and ink to break down barriers and spark creativity.

You will be guided through a selection of delicious wines before we move on to longer poses.

You’ll experiment with different tools and techniques to create expressive, gestural figures and develop your own style.

This friendly, relaxed class is perfect for beginners, groups, and friends looking for a fun, informative evening.

We will joined be one of our regular life models.

We are looking forward to our full bodied evening. 🍷

Wednesday Morning 10.30am-12.30pm

8th, 15th, 22nd April / 3 sessions for £90

Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly life drawing class with Kate Clarkson. Designed for those new to observational drawing or returning after a break, Kate guides you through the fundamentals: proportion, gesture, tone and mark-making.

Sessions focus on short poses to build confidence, then longer studies to develop form and shading. All levels welcome - no prior experience necessary.

Materials are provided, or bring your own preferred sketching tools.

Expect clear demonstrations, constructive feedback and a calm, supportive atmosphere that encourages individual progress. Suitable for adults; small class sizes to ensure personal attention.

Thursday 19th and Friday 20th February
10am-3pm

Two creative days of painting, experimenting, and making art in a relaxed, artist-led studio environment with Erica Fairhurst & Victoria Young-Jamieson. Perfect for young people aged 12+, from budding artists to GCSE students building confidence and portfolios.

£55 per session

All materials provided plus A4 / A3 board to go home with.

5 Week Course Starting Wednesday 25th February
Daytime Session 1.30-3.30pm - SOLD OUT
Evening Session - 6.30-8.30pm

• Beginner Friendly

Explore the playful side of painting with Victoria Young Jamieson, where ink and acrylic become tools for discovery. Through embracing happy accidents and creating "mistakes," you'll learn to loosen your grip, trust the process, and see landscapes with fresh eyes.

All materials are included, and the course is open to all levels.

Tutored by Fernando Velazquez - A Five Week Painting Course for Everyone

Starting 7th May

Thursdays 6.30-8.30PM

Unlock the timeless techniques of the great artists. This inspiring painting course invites you to explore the methods, materials, and vision behind the masterpieces. No prior experience or special ability is required, just your curiosity and enthusiasm for art.

£42 per session / £210 (5 weeks)

Tuesday Afternoons, 2pm-4pm

Starting 10th March (for 3 weeks)

This three-week course introduces you to the reduction lino printing process - a layered printmaking technique using a single block of lino to build up an image in stages. Because the block is gradually “reduced,” each decision is permanent, making the process both thoughtful and exciting. The final result will be a small edition of richly layered prints.

£84 for Three weeks (£28 per session)

Wednesday Evenings 6-8pm

Starting 22 April (for five weeks)

Discover the art of printmaking in this hands-on five-week course led by Emma Drake. Each week, you’ll explore a different printmaking technique - from lino cuts, tetra pack and homemade screen prints.

The course is designed to be accessible and creative - a ‘kitchen sink approach’, giving you the confidence and skills to continue printmaking at home - no need for professional press equipment!

£140 (£28 per session)

3 Sessions / 2hrs

Mono printing with Emma Drake

DATES TBC