Abstract Art Class in a Secret Studio

Recent reviews of Abstract Art Class in a Secret Studio

• 5/5 from Micole Perina, attended Jul 2026: Colin was great. We had a great time, and really enjoyed the whole experience!! Such a treat :) absolutely recommended, my partner and I were both really happy!!
• 5/5 from Nauen Park, attended Jun 2026: Our family attended the abstract art workshop with Colin for Father’s Day with our 5-year-old child, and it was a fantastic experience. Colin was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming throughout the session, especially with our child, which made the experience enjoyable and relaxed for all of us. We each created our own paintings during the workshop and had such a special time together. It was a memorable and creative experience for both our child and us as parents. We would definitely recommend it to families looking for something fun and meaningful to do together.
• 5/5 from Tracey Moody, attended Jun 2026: A fun and relaxing art class, and a great way to spend time for people of all abilities. The session was really inspiring, and Colin was patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout. I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to explore their creativity in a welcoming environment.
• 5/5 from Andrew Fisher, attended Apr 2025: This was a lovely afternoon in a hidden gem under the railway arches of East London. Colin met us at the door, to make sure we did not miss the venue, and played the role of host and teacher. We were introduced to a range of abstract styles and were then given an option to choose a favourite. Colin took us through this step by step, making sure we ended up with the result we wanted. This was a really fun afternoon and Colin made sure that we got the most out of the time we had. I would recommended this class to those new to abstract art. Thanks Colin and Tere.
• 5/5 from Helena Pastoriza-Tan, attended Feb 2025: This was a gift for me and my husband. We had so much fun and enjoyed working with spray paint for the first time! Colin was a great teacher, giving suggestions and talking through his processes. We'd definitely do it again. Thanks Colin.
• 5/5 from Kirstin, attended Nov 2024: Mum and I had a fabulous time with Colin. He was extremely welcoming and patient with two novice artists. We learned a lot, laughed and felt very welcome in Colin's studio. Would recommend for anyone who wants to try something different and escape from reality for a couple of hours. Thank you for the experience! Would definitely do this again.
• 5/5 from Sam, attended Jul 2024: Teacher, Colin, was very knowledgeable on the subject of abstract art and was more than happy to help when asked. He was more than happy share stories and show off some of his own work. Amazing class - a very hands-on experience. Knowledge teacher, great venue, top of the range supplies.
• 5/5 from Michaela, attended Jun 2024: My partner and I absolutely loved this class. Our tutor was really sensitive to which of us was more confident and adjusted his approach accordingly. We both left with artwork we were really proud of and saw the journey we’d been on in such a short time from where we’d started exploring on paper to ending on canvases which we’ll be putting up at home. Thanks so much for a great class!
• 5/5 from Shivani Radia, attended Sep 2023: Colin was an inspiring artist and teacher. Super patient and shared so many valuable insights with me. I worked with spray paints and learnt so many little tricks and skills with his guidance. Thank you. I would definitely go back for another workshop.
• 5/5 from Caterina Fungher, attended Jul 2023: My husband and I got really a great time with Colin! He was super welcoming and he explained us the technique before guiding us into our personal projects. I liked the fact he encouraged us to express ourselves giving us the freedom of choosing subject, colours and patterns but being also supportive and always ready to suggest alternatives and solutions! It was a pleasure meeting this great artist and spending some time creating stuff in his secret studio with great music as background! We really recommend this workshop
• 5/5 from Charlotte Johnson, attended Jul 2023: Colin was fantastic and took plenty of time to show me the techniques and guide me through the process!
• 5/5 from Marek Bak, attended Jun 2023: Couldn't recommend this workshop enough! Tere and Colin were lovely hosts, incredibly knowledgable and very helpful in suggesting lots of ideas for the different kinds of artworks we could create. We booked the workshop as a work social, with a group that had varying levels of exposure to creating art. Everybody had lots of fun and we were very happy with the artworks that we created. Thank you Tere and Colin
• 4/5 from Antonio Cordasco, attended May 2023: This was an extremely informative class and it was also a lot of fun. It is great for somebody who would like to try making art, but really does not know where to start. Colin has shown us some techniques that are very effective at producing interesting visual effects. We have used spray and normal paint, stencils to make patterns and other tools. Once the techniques are learned, then it's just a matter of keep practicing them at home to develop the skills even more, and using and training your own creativity.
• 5/5 from Caitriona Sweeney, attended Apr 2023: Excellent experience. Colin was very knowledge and demonstrated his craft well. There was an abundance of paint supplies in every colour, including metallics. Colin gave advice but never tried to take over the artwork and we were free to be as creative as we wished. The venue was bright with high ceilings. We painted a practice piece on colour paper and we finish on a canvas. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Carl Hardiman, attended Apr 2023: I originally booked this class as an experience for my girlfriend thinking I'd just attend to keep her happy. I've never been so happy to be proved wrong. We both had a great time at a really cool hidden away studio in East London. Colin is very knowledgeable and patient, even with my alsation puppy just year into it and get going style of doing that everything. He took lots of time with my girlfriend who is very precise and methodical and really took the time to answer all her questions. Tere is such a lovely lady and we had such a good chat during the whole thing and she was offering all sorts of helpful hints etc. We used multiple styles, techniques and stencils. To walk away with our own unique piece. Genuinely both couldn't have been any happier. Wholeheartedly recommend this to all. Thanks guys for such an amazing experience and so so sorry for such a late review Carl and Yvonne.
• 5/5 from Katherine Allvey, attended Mar 2023: I really enjoyed the class with Colin! His studio is awesome and he is an amazing teacher, very informative and patient. I created some great art on paper and canvas and got to use lots of colourful paints and spray paints too! I was asked to wear warm and comfy clothing before the class, although the studio wasn’t cold at all and I was comfortable throughout the workshop. I can’t recommend this experience enough, excellent for beginners as Colin is such a talented tutor and artist!
• 5/5 from Dana Bahram, attended Feb 2023: We wanted to say a huge thank you to Colin for the day that we spent in his studio! We had an immense amount of joy creating art pieces with his guidance. It’s a truthfully inspirational and memorable experience! If you are a creative person, you will love this art lesson!
• 5/5 from Gregor Chalmers, attended Jan 2023: Bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife and it was great. Colin was a superb teacher, very knowledgeable and patient. They also made us feel really at ease when booking as my wife is pregnant and they made everything safe and accessible.
• 5/5 from Aleksandra Melnikova, attended Dec 2022: Colin was awesome, we thoroughly enjoyed it! Great team outing for us, thank you so much
• 5/5 from Saijal Naik, attended Nov 2022: Teri was lovely and hospitable. Colin was knowledgeable and happy for us to experiment. Lots of materials/ paints to choose from. Unique venue under railway arches and they made sure we were warm throughout the class. We learnt fun techniques and were allowed to carry on till we were happy. Overall, a fun and flexible experience with great hosts!
• 5/5 from Francesco Pelle, attended Nov 2022: We had an amazing time learning and painting from Colin! He's an amazing teacher and artist, and above all patient and kind. We had so much fun in his studio where he provided us with all the materials (and hundreds of colours) and he guided us giving tips on how to create two pieces of art for each one, one on paper and one on canvas. Really suggest to take this class with him if you want to try something different and going home with beautiful pieces of abstract art!
• 5/5 from Richard Pengelley, attended Nov 2022: An excellent introduction to abstract art, my host was Colin and it was a one to one which was great for really getting to grips with the techniques. Was shown a number of styles and approaches in the opening demonstration, then it was over to me to do get creative. I started off unsure as to what I was doing but by the end I was totally into it and the final piece evolves wonderfully. I highly recommend as it was an excellent experience letting go of conventions and just going with the flow.
• 5/5 from Nikki Hinton, attended Nov 2022: Thanks Colin for making our 60th birthday celebrations so very special. We really had the most fabulous time making some art. Your expertise was second to none and we are both delighted with the end results. Highly recommend to anyone, even total novices like ourselves. We will be back!
• 5/5 from Kelly Dorbek, attended Nov 2022: This was the perfect birthday present for my boyfriend. We had an amazing time in the workshop with Colin. He’s a great teacher who shares his own experience of what works well, but also lets you do what you feel is best. Can’t wait to pick up our works of art!
• 5/5 from Daniella Edkins, attended Oct 2022: We had a great time today thank you Wonderful to do something different and exciting. :)
• 5/5 from Jessica Kusnierek, attended Aug 2022: I really enjoyed this class, so much fun I never worked with spray paints and acrylics before, completely new to all of this Colin is a wonderful teacher, under his guidance I created a lovely painting to take home. Highly recommend, really enjoyed every minute of it
• 5/5 from Viviana Pinto, attended Aug 2022: It was a lovely experience! Tere and Colin are an amazing couple of artists. We had a great day! I definitely recommend! Vivi
• 5/5 from Eszter Huczka, attended Apr 2022: The class with Tere and Colin was absolutely wonderful. It was just me and my boyfriend and we got their full attention, they seemed to be genuinly interested in what we create, we could see that they are not doing this for money but because they love art! Colin’s expertise is undeniable and his instructions were very clear. He did help us with our paintings but he gave us full freedom to experiment and make up our own creations. We’d definitely go again and absolutely recommend it for everyone
• 5/5 from Sebastian Kalwij, attended Apr 2022: We had a great time. Colin and Tere were lovely, made us feel at ease straight away in their secret studio (a great space). After explaining how to use different techniques to create some interesting effects we produced some wonderful abstract art ourselves. Colin is very experienced and a great artist sharing his views and insights into how to make interesting and unique art. Many thanks and we'd love to come back for another lesson.
• 5/5 from Alexsandra Debska, attended Apr 2022: Great abstract art session with Colin. He guides you thorough painting process and shows secret techniques. Materials are provided and venue is an art studio which gives all experience special character. At the end of the class you will have your own piece of art - abstract one. Highly recommended to every creative soul.
• 5/5 from Sara Dhami, attended Feb 2022: We had a great time at the abstract art class and would definitely recommend this class for those wanting to tap into their creative side. Tere and Colin were great hosts, and it was a great to see Colin's work and learn new techniques from both of them! Thank you Tere & Colin for a fabulous few hours :)
• 5/5 from Alessandra Pelliccia, attended Feb 2022: Great couple of hours. Had so much fun and leaner a lot! The teacher was super talented. Highly recommend it!
• 5/5 from Anthony, attended Jan 2022: The whole experience was amazing from start to end! Both Tere and Colin are super creative and very helpful and welcoming! It was a pleasure to see Colin's work and great to learn some new techniques from both of them! Would give them more than 5* if we could! Thank you!
• 5/5 from Elvis Bertholle, attended Jan 2022: Colin was a great host and teacher and we all had a great time. It was a very laid back process for us beginners, Colin guided us but also let us lead our own creativity, we truly enjoyed the whole experience. I definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking to do something different in London and tap into their creative mind!
• 5/5 from Jay Drexler, attended Dec 2021: Fun experience in a very cool location. Would recommend to all! Tere and Colin are great hosts.
• 5/5 from Therese Cruz, attended Dec 2021: This class is amazing! This is my first time going for an abstract painting class and I could say that after only 2-hours, I have kind of "mastered" 2 great techniques! Colin is an amazing teacher! He was able to share with us his knowledge and patiently guided us through on how to execute them. The venue is awesome too! I would definitely take this class again and learn more from Colin and hopefully meet Tere too!
• 5/5 from Meera Adhia, attended Dec 2021: Collin facilitated the session very well. He demonstrated two of his techniques (drag and stencil with paint and spray). And gave creative freedom to express in our own pieces. He was extremely patient and generous. The venue is eccentric and the music was lovely. All materials were provided, making the class good value for money. Enjoyed the class, conversations and the art. Look forward to learning more from Collin. Thanks for sharing your Abstract art skills, techniques and experience.
• 5/5 from Andy Palfrey, attended Nov 2021: Colin and Tere were such incredible hosts and truly lovely people to spend time with during our team building session. Their warm personalities and uplifting energy made for such a wonderful day. They are such talented individuals, with an endless passion for what they do. Colin has created masterpieces, and his vision is truly inspiring. You will learn different technics, learn about colour combinations, explore textures and so much more. We were all very happy with the pieces of art we produced during our session and everything we learnt. Tere also holds cooking lessons which will definitely be on our list for next time. I will be first to recommend them to anyone for a team building session, a friends’ day out, hen do etc. Well worth booking if you are looking for something fun and different to do. Thanks again to both Colin and Teri for a such an insightful and entertaining day.
• 5/5 from Aimara Gallardo, attended Nov 2021: Really great and enjoyable session with two artists who are clearly very passionate about their work. We tried a couple of unusual but fun abstract techniques using stencils, spray paints, and something I wouldn’t know how to describe (you’ll have to try it yourself!). We really appreciate them making the effort to keep our art pieces at the studio to dry and then come and drop it off to us later on. Looking forward to hanging our work! The studio is quite open and spacious which is good for covid but note that it can be a bit chilly so perhaps bring a hoody that you don’t mind potentially splashing some paint on (though they provide aprons).
• 5/5 from Amber Davie, attended Oct 2021: We really enjoyed our art experience with Tere and Colin. Both Tere and Colin were really friendly and made us feel comfortable in their charming studio straight away. We really enjoyed seeing some of Colin’s work and trying out some of the techniques for ourselves. It was great to be able to create and take away a couple of our own artworks from the session. Thank you for a great experience!
• 5/5 from Hadeel Bugshan, attended Sep 2021: It was a very nice experience with a very inspiring atmosphere It was just amazing
• 5/5 from Emily Reed, attended Sep 2021: I had a great time at the abstract art class with Tere and Colin. As a complete novice to all things art, Tere was lovely company and Colin was a great teacher. Both of their creative input helped my piece of art become something I was really happy with. I would definitely recommend for a fun and different activity in London.
• 5/5 from Dhinil Patel, attended Aug 2021: Amazing class for 3 hours. Hosts were wonderful teachers and the setting was unique and unforgettable. I booked the class for my girlfriend's bd and she absolutely loved it! Will leave you wanting the class to continue for the rest of the afternoon :)
• 5/5 from Amina Khatun, attended Aug 2021: Tere & Colin were friendly, fantastic teachers with tonnes of experience! All materials were provided and the space was great. I produced a piece using acrylics and dragging technique under Colin's guidance. They were warm and encouraging of my imagination which was greatly appreciated. I'm going back to learn more and highly recommend this session!
• 5/5 from Juliana Lua, attended Jul 2021: Very friendly and energetic people. It was a pleasure to have met Colin and Tere. I had a great time and managed to reconnect with myself and creating art. It was great to get hands on again and learn new techniques. I would definitely recommend and immerse yourself in a secret studio
• 5/5 from Evie Highton, attended Jul 2021: Tere and Colin shared their enthusiasm for art and life with what felt like genuine generosity and warmth. We felt really looked after all round, with personal support and attention to detail with what we were making, - it felt they really cared! and an eye always to our comfort and wellbeing. The studio space is intriguing and charismatic, materials and techniques are interesting, fun and I really enjoyed the surprise they offer! It was a total pleasure and very memorable! Thank you Tere and Colin!