Art Friends - Creative Art Workshop - Padbury

Enjoy 12 weeks of individual art classes for total beginners.



12 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 16 guests       £25

"I can't believe I did this!"
That's the lovely reaction we hear time and time again.
Friendly weekday art classes for adults – perfect for complete beginners and improvers.
  • Complete beginners welcome
  • Weekday morning classes
  • All materials included
  • Learn pencil, watercolour, acrylics, oil pastels & more
  • New techniques every week
  • Relaxed, supportive atmosphere
  • Join a full course or book individual classes
  • Free parking and accessible
Every session is designed to build your confidence, teach practical artistic skills, and help you discover that you really can paint.
Come and surprise yourself. You might be saying, "I can't believe I did this!" too.

Upcoming dates for Art Friends - Creative Art Workshop - Padbury

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 5:43pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

17 upcoming dates between 7 Oct 2026 and 9 Dec 2026.

  • Wed 7 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm (Grid and Scale in Watercolour Pencils - 'Symmetry Tree')
  • Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm (Oil pastels Sgrafitto - 'Pleasant Pheasant')
  • Wed 14 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm (Oil pastels Sgrafitto - 'Pleasant Pheasant')
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm (Pen and Ink - 'Highland Cow')
  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour Techniques - 'Shipping News')
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour Techniques - 'Shipping News')
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour techniques - 'Starlings Murmur')
  • Mon 9 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour Perspective - 'Lest We Forget')
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour Perspective - 'Lest We Forget')
  • Mon 16 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour Cubism - 'Cubist Haven')
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Watercolour Cubism - 'Cubist Haven')
  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Acrylic with Bokeh - 'The Lights')
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Acrylic with Bokeh - 'The Lights')
  • Mon 30 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm (Acrylic Impasto - 'Autumn Portrait')
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm (Acrylic Impasto - 'Autumn Portrait')
  • Mon 7 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm (Acrylic Landscape - 'Winter Wonderland')
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm (Acrylic Landscape - 'Winter Wonderland')
What you'll get
All art materials provided.
A different project every week.
Step-by-step demonstrations and individual guidance.
Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Small classes with a maximum of 16 students.
Beautiful artwork to take home.
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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.

Location

Padbury Pavilion - Padbury Sports Pavilion, Padbury, Buckingham

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

Art Friends - Creative Art Workshop - Padbury location
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Recent reviews of Art Friends - Creative Art Workshop - Padbury

  • 5/5 from Jill Hammond, attended Jul 2026: Great class. Diana is a great teacher. Loving every class look forward to it every week
  • 5/5 from Louise Willis, attended Jun 2026: I love Diana’s art classes. The classes are the perfect size and the atmosphere is always very relaxed and friendly.
  • 5/5 from Angela Heather, attended Jun 2026: Very nice atmosphere, held in a big hall that is air conditioned which was Very important throughout the boiling hot summer. Every time I go, I learn something new about all types of genres. I love my art sessions with Diana, she has a lovely personality and has immense knowledge. She explains each stage of our lesson in great detail and gives encouragement.
  • 5/5 from Peter Ingram, attended Jun 2026: I enjoyed working on my watercolour technique and the exercises covered a wide range. of styles. Diana gave just the right amount of guidance. The other participants were very friendly and willing to share ideas.
  • 5/5 from Diana Watson, attended Jun 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed Diana’s classes. She’s an excellent teacher and I have learnt so much. I’ve already signed up for next term.
  • 5/5 from Liz, attended May 2026: The teaching is excellent with demonstrations and structure. I have learned many aspects of art and the uses of different materials. It’s a relaxed friendly atmosphere Diana is a fantastic artist and teacher.
  • 5/5 from Angela Heather, attended May 2026: Diana our tutor is excellent, so experienced and explains everything in detail. I always learn something new. I like the varied types of media we use which give such different outcomes. The venue is great especially in the incredibly hot weather where we were able to use the air conditioning.
  • 5/5 from Wendy Smith, attended Mar 2026: Another very instructive class with a friendly group of people.
  • 5/5 from Wendy Smith, attended Mar 2026: I took the 'Portrait of a Friend' class and it was excellent! The first time that I've ever been shown how to construct a portrait properly. A relaxed and friendly class overseen by our excellent teacher, Di. I'm really looking forward to next week's session now.
  • 5/5 from Hilary Higgins, attended Mar 2026: All aspects of the class were excellent. Learnt about face perspective and how to adjust when the person is not facing you.
  • 4/5 from Susan Dugher, attended Feb 2026: An enjoyable morning with this group. The teacher was approachable and very helpful. The other students were friendly and encouraging. Appreciated the coffee & biscuits.
  • 4/5 from Hilary Higgins, attended Feb 2026: Water colour painting and techniques. Excellent class, information to walk away with too. Lots of advice. A friendly, welcoming class. I shall return.
  • 5/5 from Janice Hunt, attended Sep 2025: I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at these classes. Such an encouraging art tutor who guided us through various mediums and techniques to use them. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys painting to join.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Forsyth, attended Sep 2025: A really friendly art class suitable for all abilities. Diana does a great demonstration at the start and then is on hand to give individual help and advice. There is a kitchen on site for tea, coffee and biscuits too.
  • 5/5 from Elaine Cox, attended Sep 2025: I came to the classes with no previous knowledge and have found Diana to be an amazing and encouraging teacher giving me confidence to try different techniques. Absolutely loved the local connections made for the different classes.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Forsyth, attended Sep 2025: This is a great, friendly class suitable for all abilities. Diana explains techniques really well and is always happy to provide individual help. Great venue with kitchen for tea and coffee.
Your teacher

Diana Johnson
Diana Johnson

4.9 (38)
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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