Art Friends - Creative Art Workshop

Enjoy 12 weeks of individual art classes for total beginners.



12 x 3 hours

Class size 1 to 16 (public classes), 10 to 20
  £25

We're back for our Summer term in Padbury, Buckingham!
Starting in May '26, this term looks at pencil work and watercolour for complete beginners, along with oil pastels and acrylic painting.
At Art Friends, our 12-week art course (join for the full term or drop into a single class) invites you to explore a wide range of mediums and techniques. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some creative experience, you'll enjoy everything from palette knives and impasto acrylics to foundational skills in pencil work, watercolours, and oil pastels.
Every week, I introduce a new “trick of the art trade” from understanding human proportions to mastering vanishing points, ellipses and other essential techniques. Every class is thoughtfully designed to teach you new skills you can carry forward in your own artistic journey.
If you’re new to art, there’s no need to worry. My classes are friendly, encouraging, and fully supportive. All art materials are provided with clear guidance on how to use them along with my 15 minute tutorial.
Throughout the classes, you’ll explore different materials, grow creative confidence, and maybe even discover a new art skill you didn’t know you had! At the end of each class, you’ll head home with artwork you’re proud of, and new connections with like-minded creatives in a warm, inspiring environment.
Join me at Art Friends this Summer for a transformative, creativity-boosting experience!
What you'll get
All art materials are provided, along with a cup of tea or coffee, and participants get to keep their completed artworks.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly classes
What to bring
No requirements
Session repeats

This class series runs over 12 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Padbury Pavilion - Padbury Sports Pavilion, Padbury, Buckingham

Drive down Springfields. Pavilion and carpark at the end of the road.

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Diana Johnson
Diana Johnson

4.8 (11)
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Diana Johnson, a professional fine artist and experienced art tutor specialising in various mediums, including watercolour, acrylic, pencil, and oil pastels; and even oil painting for those willing to commit to multiple sessions. Over the years, I’ve taught hundreds of students, and my workshops are designed for all skill levels. I especially love working with beginners, many of whom have never picked up a paintbrush before. Seeing their excitement and pride in their own creations after just a class or two is what makes teaching so rewarding for me :)

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