ADULTS  ART CLASSES

Classical Art and Fine Art Classes

For over a decade, we've been helping adults in Derby unlock their creativity through painting, drawing, and clay modelling. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, our supportive studio offers a welcoming environment for all skill levels.

Step into our inspiring space, leave daily stress behind, and immerse yourself in the joy of artistic discovery. Download the yearly schedule here!

 

Here's what we offer:

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1. Adults Beginners and Improvers Courses:

12-Week Courses (Core Programme)
Our 12-week courses run in Spring, Summer, and Autumn and form the foundation of our teaching programme. These courses provide structured, progressive tuition in drawing and painting techniques.
• Price: £340 (regular students) | £370 (new students)
💡 Flexible Options: Missed a session? Swap for a Sunday or Watercolour class.

 Bookings can be made here​!
 Download the Curriculum and Sign-Up Form.

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2. Learn to Draw and Paint for Beginners: 

These sessions run ahead of our 12-week courses and are designed to give new students a strong foundation in sketching and drawing. They are ideal for anyone planning to join our 12-week or 6-week courses, as well as watercolour and guest artist sessions.
• £140 for both days | £75 single class

Bookings can be made here​!

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3. Private art workshops

We can design a workshop to suit your particular occasion and to include canvases* ready for you to display. Download and fill in a party form here!

We have a minimum charge of £130 for any 2 hours art classes for up to 3 people (without food).
This excludes the 1:1 workshop.

★ 1 person – £90 pp for 2-hours
★ 2-3 people – £130 (minimum charge) for 2-hour workshop
★ 4-6 people – £130 (minimum charge) for the first 3 people + £30 per extra person
★ 7-9 people – £130 (minimum charge) for the first 3 people + £25 per extra person
★ 10-14 people – £130 (minimum charge) for the first 3 people + £20 per extra person

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★ Extra time available for £25 per additional half an hour - bring your own food!

★ A3 canvases at £5 per person or A4 at £4 per person
★ Party bags: £5 per person
★ Food options: £4 per person for normal food choice or £6 per person for luxury food choice

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4. Watercolour Classes:

The classes cost £34 per lesson or £250 for all 8 classes in 2026. These classes run once a month from 9:30-12:30 on Fridays. These classes will include watercolour techniques and a variety of subjects such as birds, flowers, pets and landscapes.

Bookings can be made here​!

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5. Sunday Art Classes:

The 6-week courses follow the same subjects and content as the 12-week courses but run every other week, making them ideal for those with limited availability.
• £34 per session | £192 per course. 

Bookings can be made here​!

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6. Holiday Specials:

During summer, winter or half-term breaks we will offer one-off options for adults and 16+ sometimes by our super talented in-house artists or by our guest artists Amanda Dilworth amandadilworth.co.uk. All one-off workshops have a discounted price for our current student and another price for our new student.

• £44 per returning students| £46 per new students for a 4-hours workshop. 

Bookings can be made here​!

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