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/ Mobile
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Piccadilly
/ Mobile
£32 - £39
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/ Mobile
£36
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£99
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Beginners' Oil Painting Workshop
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Northern Quarter
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Batik Art Class: Seashell Symphony
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Salford
£50
Paint and Sip Class
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Burned Foil Painting Workshop: Traditional Chinese Art
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Northern Quarter
£29 - £34
Sip and Paint Workshop
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4.7 (59) (teacher)
Chorlton
/ Mobile
£32.99 - £42
Sip and Paint Class - Manchester
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Piccadilly
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£32 - £39
Freestyle Painting Workshop
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5.0 (111) (teacher)
Northern Quarter
£32 - £65
Sip and Paint Party: The Mysterious Girl
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City Centre
£50 - £60
William Morris Art Class: Paint the Strawberry Thief
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Manchester
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Acrylic Still Life Painting Class
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Northern Quarter
£32 - £65
Sip and Paint Party - La Casa
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City Centre
/ Mobile
£50 - £60
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Paint Your Pet Workshop
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Northern Quarter
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Breakfast Art Club Painting Workshop
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£34.99 - £40
Abstract Landscape Art Workshop
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£25
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Didsbury
£38
Paint and Sip Class - Paint in Pairs
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/ Mobile
£35
ABBA Themed Paint Night Workshop
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Deansgate
£34.99 - £40
Paint a Bird in Watercolour and Ink Workshop
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/ Mobile
£35
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Eco-Resin Home Accessories Workshop
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Green Quarter
/ Mobile
£40
Alcohol Ink Painting Class
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Dunham Massey
£40
Trinket Pot Making Class
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4.9 (794) (teacher)
Green Quarter
£38
Drip Bear Paint Pouring Bear Workshop
5.0 (10)
Radcliffe
£34
Japanese-Style UV Resin Floral Crystal Light Ball Making Workshop
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Salford
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Whipped Glue Craft Workshop
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Prestwich
£18
Mini Pumpkin Ornament Workshop
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Green Quarter
/ Mobile
£36
Eco-Resin Trinket Tray Workshop
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Green Quarter
/ Mobile
£35
Eco-Resin Croissant Trinket Jar Workshop
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Green Quarter
/ Mobile
£35
Eco Resin Plant Pot Workshop
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Bury
/ Mobile
£28
Festive DIY Resin Christmas Tree Glass Dome Workshop
5.0 (162) (teacher)
Salford
£52 - £55
Miniature Sweet Treats with Polymer Clay Workshop
17 years in business
Stockport
/ Mobile
£35
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5.0 (19) (teacher)
Radcliffe
£35
Canvas Paint Pouring Fluid Art Workshop
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Radcliffe
£12 - £22
BYOB Canvas Paint Pouring Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Radcliffe
£18 - £22
Beginners' Eco-resin Casting Workshop
Stockport
£30
Eco-resin Homeware Crafting Workshop Series
Stockport
£40
Ghost Ornaments Resin Workshop
5.0 (20)
Green Quarter
/ Mobile
£36
Alcohol Ink Bauble Painting Workshop
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Dunham Massey
£40
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (12)
Bolton
£35
Resin Art Class: Trinket Tray and Coaster
9k followers
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£45
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£720
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
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4.8 (401) (teacher)
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£35
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Snap and Share: Smartphone Photography Workshop
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Northern Quarter
£99
Snap and Share: Street Photography Workshop
14 years in business
Northern Quarter
£99
Night Photography Class
5.0 (2)
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£90
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£90
Phone Photography Workshop
Altrincham
£90
iPhone Photography Class
5.0 (1)
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£150
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7k followers
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£75
Film Photography 101 Workshop
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£90
Smartphone Photo Editing Workshop
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£90
Snap and Share: Festive Street Photography
14 years in business
Northern Quarter
£99
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7k followers
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£150
Introduction to Photography Class
7k followers
Cheadle Hulme
/ Mobile
£150
Digital Camera Photography Workshop: Get Off Auto
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£110
Film Photography Class
7k followers
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£190
Street Photography Class
7k followers
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£190
Portrait and Lighting Class
7k followers
Cheadle Hulme
/ Mobile
£190
Product Photography Class
7k followers
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£190
Architecture Photography Class
7k followers
Cheadle Hulme
/ Mobile
£190
Corporate Creativity Unlocked: Smartphone Photography Workshop
14 years in business
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£99
Beginners Photography Workshop
14 years in business
Northern Quarter
/ Mobile
£249 - £299
Mastering Outdoor Portraits Photography Workshop
14 years in business
Northern Quarter
£279 - £299
Night Street Photography Class: Capture the City After Dark
14 years in business
Northern Quarter
£249
Documentary Photography Class
7k followers
Cheadle Hulme
/ Mobile
£190
Photography Course - Take Better Photographs
9k followers
Salford
£345
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Dave Draws Doodle Workshop and Rum Evening
16k followers
Salford
£35
Medieval Gold Leaf Illuminated Letters: Half Day Masterclass
4.8 (81) (teacher)
Ancoats
£85
Animal Mark Making Workshop
7 years in business
Worsley
£40
Life Drawing Class with Wine and Tapas
4.9 (7)
Northern Quarter
£17
Learn to Draw What You Love: Art Class for Kids 5-18
2 years in business
5 to 18 years
Timperley
£13 - £18
Graze and Draw Workshop
3 years in business
Stalybridge
£33
Fashion Illustration Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
Northern Quarter
£55
Life Drawing Workshop - the Bare Bones
98% recommend (80+)
Comes to you
£40 - £45
Life Drawing Workshop - the Full Monty
98% recommend (80+)
Comes to you
£46 - £50
Understanding Proportions and Movement in Life Drawing Workshop
6 years in business
Deansgate
£130
Life Drawing Workshop for Beginners
6 years in business
Deansgate
£145
Plein Air Tree Drawing Class
5k followers
Didsbury
£25
Life Drawing Class
5k followers
Didsbury
£20
The Odyssey: Myth, Drama and Movement Life Drawing Workshop
Castlefield
£30 - £35
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Sip and Paint Class - Manchester
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
Piccadilly
/ Mobile
£32 - £39
William Morris Art Class: Paint the Strawberry Thief
4.8 (81) (teacher)
Manchester
£40
Breakfast Art Club Painting Workshop
4.7 (59) (teacher)
Oxford Road
£34.99 - £40
Miniature Sweet Treats with Polymer Clay Workshop
17 years in business
Stockport
/ Mobile
£35
Paint a Bird in Watercolour and Ink Workshop
Stockport
/ Mobile
£35
Batik Art Class: Seashell Symphony
5.0 (42) (teacher)
Salford
£50
Paint Your Pet in Watercolour and Ink Workshop
Stockport
/ Mobile
£35
Dave Draws Doodle Workshop and Rum Evening
16k followers
Salford
£35
Painting Flowers in Watercolour and Ink Workshop
17 years in business
Stockport
/ Mobile
£35
Paint Your Home in Watercolour and Ink Workshop
17 years in business
Stockport
/ Mobile
£35
Canvas Painting Workshop
Spinningfields
£19 - £20
Creative Kids Half Term Art Class
17 years in business
6+ years & Adults
Stockport
/ Mobile
£19
The Odyssey: Myth, Drama and Movement Life Drawing Workshop
Castlefield
£30 - £35
Introduction to Cyanotype Workshop
5.0 (98) (teacher)
Bollington
£60
Charcuterie Board Painting Workshop
9 years in business
Stockport & Knutsford
£29.50 - £30
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Workshop
Knutsford
£10 - £40
Peak District Autumn Craft Retreat
Macclesfield
£720
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Ignite your creative spark with our amazing 2026 art classes in Manchester! We're here to connect you with talented instructors right in the heart of the city, where you can let loose and have a blast with other budding Picassos. From sketching and doodling to exploring the streets through cool photography and experimenting with mesmerising fluid art, we've got something for everyone. Oh, and don't forget about our paint and sip sessions – they're the perfect combo of laughter and creativity. So, come on over and join the fun as we paint, draw, and colour our way to artistic greatness in Manchester! Let's get those creative juices flowing!
When you see the range of art classes Manchester has to offer, you won't be surprised – this creative city is home to some of the UK’s best artists, so it stands to reason some of the best creative workshops are here! If you fancy dipping your toe into the (paint coloured!) water, we’ve got an impressive range of art courses and creative workshops for you to choose from, ranging from traditional art forms like watercolour painting and line drawing to more contemporary arts and creative pursuits like paper marbling and iPhone photography. We even have workshops on how to carve your way to success with lino printing! Whether you want to brush up on your artistic skills or are just looking for fun things to do in the city this weekend, our workshops are the perfect way for you to explore all kinds of creative mediums with a talented local artist at your side every step of the way. Our fun Manchester activities will really help you get into the swing of things!
You’ll be guided through each art workshop by your teacher, who’ll take their time explaining techniques and methods to introduce you to your craft. They’ll stay right by your side through the whole session, whether you’re experimenting with paint pouring art, snapping the sights at an iphone photography class or capturing your pet at a portrait painting session, and will be on hand to answer your questions and support you to build your skills with individual tuition. Never picked up a paintbrush before? Can’t tell your renaissance from your romanticism? No worries! All of our creative workshops and art classes in Manchester are designed for a range of abilities, so it doesn't matter if you're an accomplished artist or complete novice - you’ll still be able to sketch, shade and paint with the best of them!

If you’re feeling uninspired and overwhelmed or simply want to take some time out to unwind, why not take yourself on a creative break to the beautiful city of Manchester? The perfect place for some restorative art workshops and drawing classes, you can learn how to channel your inner artist in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and home of Madchester! From botanical printmaking workshops to resin painting sessions and still life drawing classes, there will be an art Manchester experience waiting for you, whether you want something relaxing or just something fun!
Learning to paint is a great way to invest in yourself and your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for fun things to do in Manchester with friends, or want to try something new on your own, our art classes are sure to get your creative juices flowing and leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and recharged. Feeling stressed? Grab your gang and lose yourself in the intricate art of lino printing, switching off as you sketch, carve and print your way to serenity. Or if you prefer something more intimate why not make the most of date night at an adults only couples painting class or a tipple-topped paint and sip session? Whether you choose to go solo or head along with your nearest and dearest, indulging in a creative drawing class, art workshop or smartphone photography session will help you switch off from the world, relax and unwind.

Discover the magic of creativity with our vibrant range of art classes in Manchester, offering a diverse selection to suit every skill level and budget. Starting from just £15, our beginner-friendly workshops provide you with an affordable introduction into the world of art. As your skills bloom, immerse yourself in more advanced classes; although higher in price, they offer a deeper dive into various art techniques. From mastering watercolour painting to learning how to take good pictures, there's something for everyone here! We passionately believe that creativity should be accessible to all which is why we've designed our art classes for complete novices and passionate Picassos alike to ensure that everyone has a chance to express their inner artist. No matter your budget or experience level, you can learn how to paint and create beautiful works of art in our inclusive and inspiring environment. Dive into the transformative world of self-expression through art - we're excited for you to join us on this creative journey!

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