Courses, Workshops & Events

  • Tutors Alison and Kaz having a giggle with the students at the beginning of an art class. They are in St Mark's church hall on the Wallington Purley border. It's a sunny day, light streams in the windows and everyone is smiling or laughing.

    10-Week All Abilities Courses

    These brilliantly-designed courses are aimed at artists of all abilities. Whether you’re new to art, want to broaden your skills or just enjoy making art in the company of others - you’ll be made very welcome.

    Once a week, for 3 hours, our experienced tutors will guide you through the session and offer plenty of individual support to ensure you make great progress in your artistic journey. Each lesson is accompanied by some useful course notes that you can refer back to at any time.

    We have a variety of locations, days, times and start dates for you to choose from, and a new curriculum every term. Over 18s only.

  • A group of students holding up their work in the beginners 5-week art course. They are seated at tables, smiling. They look happy and the sun shines in through the large windows.

    5-Week Introduction to Art Course

    These courses are a fantastic introduction to drawing and painting for total beginners and nervous newcomers! We start right from scratch and teach you the basic principles and techniques you need in order to become confident at drawing and painting. And we’ll have lots of fun along the way! You’ll receive plenty of individual attention and can ask loads of questions. The sessions are 2.5 hours long, once a week for 5 weeks.

    Once you’ve completed this course you’ll be ready to progress onto any of our mixed ability courses and workshops to continue developing your skills and pursue your love of art. Over 18s only.

  • Children & Teens

    Have a budding artist in the family? Our short courses for passionate young artists take place during school holidays. We currently teach the children and young people in two groups: School Years 4-6 and 7-9.

    Our carefully thought out curriculum and activities can really help your child make progress and develop their own style, by supplementing what they are learning in school and allowing them time in an environment where everyone loves art.

    Our tutors are experienced in teaching children, first aid trained and DBS checked.

  • Workshops

    We run a whole host of one-off events and workshops for those who can’t commit to a full course, or for those who would like to try out something in addition to our regular courses. We have lots of interesting topics and media to choose from, as well as a variety of days and times for adults, young people and families.

    We’d love you to let us know what you’d like to learn too, so please get in touch if you have a good workshop suggestion! If we know it, we’ll teach it!

  • A Painting of watercolour flowers next to a wine glass and paints

    Art Evenings

    Come along and spend a relaxing Friday evening painting, listening to music and sipping wine with your friends. We’ll demonstrate how to create a painting on a particular theme, then support you as you make your own version. Absolute beginners welcome, as well as experienced artists. There’s different subject matter each time, so you can come to as many as you like! Over 18s only.

  • life drawing of a male figure in charcoal

    Life Drawing

    Join us at Studio@39, a beautiful venue in South Croydon, for a relaxing couple of hours refining your figure drawing and portraiture skills by drawing a model from life. Absolute beginners welcome, as well as experienced artists. We’ll guide you through a series of exercises to help you draw what you see using a variety of mediums, and give you some ideas on how to be creative in your representation of the figure too.

    Refreshments are provided and all materials are included in the price. Over 18s only.

  • Wellbeing Days

    Who needs to unwind?! Sign up for one of our wellbeing days to help you take some valuable time-out from your hectic schedule. The day will start with some relaxation exercises guided by a pilates or yoga teacher, then you’ll take part in an enjoyable art class. After lunch there will be a walk followed by a motivational talk and an opportunity to reflect and set some goals. We finish by unwinding with some music and drinks before you go home rejuvenated and ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. Over 18s only.

  • Exhibitions

    Join us for our annual summer exhibition, where we’ll be showing a large body of work produced by our fabulous students throughout the year, and a few pieces of artwork by our amazing team too!

    We feel it’s important to do some good with our talents, so each year we choose a charity that’s close to our hearts and donate 20% of any sales to a good cause.

    More information about dates, times and locations will be available nearer the time.

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