Choose from a variety of creative art courses

Explore your creativity through painting and drawing and choose from a variety of creative art classes. With a huge range of subjects to learn from, you can choose from online or in-person options.

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Our creative arts courses will get you working with pastels and pencils, exploring fine art and even get you out and about discovering new galleries in your spare time. 

Paints to pastels

Delivered by experienced art tutors, why not try getting creative with clay, or getting hands-on painting your very own masterpiece. 

If you’re interested in drawing, you won’t be disappointed either. Collage making, oil painting, pastel painting and printing are just some of the subjects that have proved popular in recent years.  

Many of our arts courses are delivered for different levels of experience too, so whether you’re a beginner or a little more advanced, you’ll be able to choose the art course that’s right for you. 

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Art Practical: Watercolour Painting

This is a 6 week watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded budding artists. Guidance and support is offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a small artistic community. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group. This course is held in Nailsworth, Stroud, in an independent living community and you will find peace and relaxation in a wonderful Cotswold setting.
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Dates:
Wed 02/07/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQ
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00013006
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Drawing from Nature

This drawing course will take place in the fascinating Victorian Bournemouth Natural Science Society. The Museum is a treasure trove of carefully preserved examples of natural form: butterflies, shells stuffed birds and skulls, which learners will be able to draw in pencil and coloured pencil - a small and intimate version of the Natural History Museum. One to one instruction will be given by the tutor (a professional artist) This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:
Fri 04/07/2025 -
Fri 04/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Bournemouth Natural Science Society (Bou
39 Christchurch Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3NS
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00021575
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60

Art Practical: Day at the Museum

This is an opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into a Victorian way of life undertaking a drawing course in this extraordinary Art Gallery and Museum. Renowned nationally for a unique collection of Pre-Raphaelite and Victorian art and sculpture, it also showcases the home of the original owners Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes, which is almost completely intact with furniture and decorations. The couple made many overseas voyages, and brought back numerous objects from their travels, many of which are displayed in the Museum. The Mikado room houses a selection of the 100 trunk loads of Japanese artefacts purchased. There are also temporary exhibitions to sketch in, including a show of the work of May Morris, William Morris's daughter. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
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Dates:
Fri 11/07/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (Bour
East Cliff
Bournemouth
BH1 3AA
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00021577
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £21.00

Art Practical: Learn to Paint an Abstract Landscape

Discover the art of abstract landscape painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint an Abstract Landscape course. Learn techniques for blending abstraction with the natural world to create expressive and dynamic artworks. Ideal for artists looking to explore new styles and techniques.
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Dates:
Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017766
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.65

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Exploring Drawing

Unlock your creative potential with our Art Practical: Exploring Drawing course. Learn fundamental drawing techniques and experiment with different styles and mediums. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:
Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017767
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.65

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Abstract Style

Learning about Abstract Art is fascinating and rewarding. This course covers its evolution from 19th-century pioneers like JMW Turner to movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Modernism, and up to the 21st century. It also highlights lesser-known female artists who have been overlooked by the art world. Each lesson starts with an interactive visual presentation featuring these examples. You’ll learn and practice using various drawing and painting materials, including inks, chalk, oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage, and mixed media. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:
Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00020700
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.65