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Rage Painting Workshop
4.9 (117)
Bath
£40
Rage Painting Workshop with Unlimited Paint
5.0 (16)
Bath
£55
Sip and Paint Class
4.9 (9)
4.8 (620) (teacher)
Cardiff
/ Mobile
£32 - £40
Sip and Paint Party
4.7 (21)
Bristol, Chepstow & Brockenhurst
£35 - £45
Sip and Paint Class
4.8 (31)
Bristol
/ Mobile
£30 - £40
Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (869) (teacher)
Cardiff
/ Mobile
£32 - £38
Sip and Paint Class
5.0 (6)
4.7 (59) (teacher)
Cardiff
/ Mobile
£30 - £40
Acrylic Sip and Paint Workshop
5.0 (8)
Bristol & Bath
£30
Guided Painting Workhop
Bristol
£40
BYOB Sip and Paint Class
5.0 (9)
5.0 (172) (teacher)
Bristol
£30 - £35
Paint and Sip Class - Bath
4.8 (869) (teacher)
Bath
/ Mobile
£32 - £38
Paint and Sip Class - Bristol
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
Bristol
£33
Oil Painting Workshop
2 years in business
Bristol
£45
Paint and Sip Class - Thornbury
4.9 (12)
Thornbury
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Calne
4.9 (848) (teacher)
Calne
£33
Sip and Paint Class - Stroud
4.8 (98) (teacher)
Stroud
/ Mobile
£35
Couples Sip and Paint Experience
4.7 (22) (teacher)
Bristol
£50
Paint and Sip Class - Calne
4.8 (5)
4.9 (848) (teacher)
Calne
£33
Festive Candlestick Painting Class
14 years in business
Comes to you
£32
Oil Painting Workshop: Colour Theory and Mixing
Bristol
£40
Paint and Sip Class - Malmesbury
4.9 (848) (teacher)
Charlton
£33
Art 'n' Chill Workshop
2 years in business
Bristol
£25
Birds Drawing and Painting Class
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£67
Desk Accessory Customisation Workshop
3 years in business
Bristol
£40
Watercolour Skies and Seascapes Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£70
Paint and Sip Class - Bristol
4.9 (16)
Westerleigh
£33
Beginners Dot Art Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Yate
£34
Paint and Sip Class - Bristol
Bristol
£55
Cocktails and Canvases Experience
4.7 (22) (teacher)
Bristol
£70
Paint and Sip Class - Slimbridge
5.0 (12)
Shepherd's Patch
£33
Paint and Prosecco Workshop - Disco Ball
3k followers
Aylburton
£45
Mandala Stone Dot Art Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Thornbury
£34
Galentines Sip and Paint Party
Bristol
£23
Paint and Sip Session
4.8 (869) (teacher)
Bristol
/ Mobile
£32 - £38
Two Day Large-Scale Painting Workshop
Chippenham
£295
Paint and Sip Class - Devizes
4.9 (848) (teacher)
Devizes
£33
Mandala Dot Art Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (37) (teacher)
Yate
£29
Phytogram and Chemigram Workshop: Painting with Chemistry
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£72
Botanical Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£70
Paint and Sip Class - Weston-super-Mare
4.9 (14)
Ebdon
£33
Mindful Mandalas Painting Class for Teens
5.0 (37) (teacher)
12+ years & Adults
Bristol
£17
Mixed Media Art Class: Explore Experimental Techniques
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£180
Painting Party - Bristol
Comes to you
£22 - £38
Painting Course: Oils and Acrylics
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£72
Drawing and Painting in Ink Workshop
Bristol
£40
Nature Inspired Abstract Painting Class
Bristol
£40
Beginners Watercolour Course: Landscapes, Flowers, Birds
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£140
Oil Painting Workshop - Portraiture
Bristol
£75
Coastal Seascape Watercolour Painting Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£62
Full Day Silk Painting Workshop
5.0 (6)
Trowbridge
£90
Watercolour Woodland Workshop: Colour Mixing & Brushwork
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£62
An Introduction to Painting in Watercolour
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£70
Paint and Sip Class - Bath
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
Bath
£33
Christmas Bauble Decorating Workshop - Team Building
14 years in business
Comes to you
£32
Painting Party (Bath)
5.0 (1)
Comes to you
£22 - £38
I Wish I Could Paint - Acrylic Landscapes Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£70
Interior Design Workshop: Colour Your Home
14 years in business
Kelston
£155
Painting Furniture to Professional Standards Workshop
14 years in business
Kelston
£145
Botanical Painting and Drawing Watercolour and Pen Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Bristol
£70
Advanced Furniture Painting and Techniques Workshop
14 years in business
Kelston
£165
Furniture Painting Refresher Workshop
14 years in business
Kelston
£85
Paint and Sip Tea Party
Bristol
£35
Paint and Sip Acrylic Workshop
Chippenham
£60
Friday Sip and Paint Party
Bristol
£20
Tote Bag Painting Workshop for Hen Parties
Comes to you
£36
Halloween Pumpkin Painting Special - Bristol
4.8 (620) (teacher)
Bristol
£25
Paint and Sip Class - Weston-super-Mare
4.8 (14)
Hewish
£33
12 Week Watercolour Painting Course
Trowbridge
£257
Paint and Sip Class - Shirehampton, Bristol
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
Bristol
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Bradley Stoke, Bristol
4.8 (2k) (teacher)
Bradley Stoke
£33
Illusion Glow Art Party Workshop
Chipping Sodbury
£37
Impasto Landscape Painting Class
Bristol
£35
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Book Painting classes on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
Grab an apron, pick up a paintbrush and get ready to turn all your artistic dreams into reality in 2026 with our curated collection of fun painting classes in Bristol. Whether you’re looking for ways to relax and unwind, a creative new hobby or you'd like to surprise your best pal with a unique birthday party idea, our creative experiences will tick all the boxes. From soothing sip and paint sessions to watercolour painting workshops, there are so many exciting art classes in the city — all you have to do is choose which to try first!
If you're keen to learn how to paint and wanted to know where to find beginners' painting classes in Bristol, you're in the right place! With plenty of different workshops to choose from to suit any occasion and vibe, from vibrant paint and sip nights to chill watercolour painting sessions, you'll discover your ideal Bristol painting experience in our curated selection.
If you’re visiting Bristol and want to discover a more creative side to the city, our painting courses are a brilliant way to enjoy a relaxed approach to the arts. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to paint, as our workshops are perfect for both beginners and the more experienced artists looking to relax, enjoy good company and learn some impressive new skills. You'll be led by a local artisan and painting professional – so you'll be in good hands!
With guidance from a friendly teacher, you’ll amaze yourself with your finished masterpiece and feel a sense of pride in supporting your local community. Whether you've always wished you knew how to use oil paints or you want to turn your acrylic painting ideas into reality, there are so many options when it comes to having fun with art in Bristol.
Got an art lover in your life? Our painting classes in Bristol are perfect as gift experiences or birthday party ideas for your favourite art lover in 2026. It's perfect as a day with friends or as a fun thing to do in Bristol with kids! The whole family can join in the fun — creativity is a brilliant way to relieve stress and have fun with your loved ones, especially if you’re learning something new together!

Don't worry about stocking up on art supplies before your Bristol painting class — in a well-stocked studio, you’ll get to use a variety of professional-quality materials and tools to create your masterpiece. You’ll have access to brushes, palette knives, easels, canvases and paints of different colours and textures. You’ll also learn how to mix colours, apply layers and add details. All you need to bring is your imagination and enthusiasm!
With painting workshops held at different warm and welcoming studios around Bristol, there’s never been a better time to get out and explore the city. Each workshop has a unique theme, so you’re sure to discover something new and unique every time you take a class!
Led by an experienced teacher, you’ll start your colourful journey by watching helpful demonstrations of the skills and painting techniques you can expect to master and pick up handy tips along the way. Whether you're learning how to paint pet portraits, capture a glorious sunset or enjoy pops of colour at a paint pouring workshop, your teacher will start the session with a full demonstration, so you'll feel confident from the very first moments. It doesn’t matter what level of painter you are, as you’ll get plenty of one-to-one support and can ask any creative questions you may have.
Need unique hen party ideas to enjoy with the girls in 2026? Grab a glass and get ready to enjoy an extra special sip and paint session! As you paint, you'll sip on wine, prosecco or any drink of your choice. It’s like having your own paint party in a spacious studio and is suitable for all skill levels — whether you’re an amateur artist or a potential Picasso in the making.
By the end of your artistic experience, you'll walk away with wall-worthy artwork that will brighten up your home. Plus, you'll have a whole host of painting skills up your sleeve and plenty of inspiration to keep up this fun hobby throughout the year.

If you've always imagined yourself as an artist but haven't known where to start, joining a painting class in Bristol is the perfect first step. With the support of talented instructors, you'll learn techniques for working in various mediums and have the chance to unleash your creative talents.
Watercolour painting is a beautiful artform that involves building up colour and detail with translucent layers. Your teacher will guide you in proper brush techniques, mixing pigments, and using the white of the paper itself to shape your work. Bristol has incredible natural scenery from the River Avon to Leigh Woods that you can try capturing through soft washes of colour. Or bring personal photographs to reproduce places and faces special to you. It's deeply fulfilling watching a painting emerge with each delicate stroke.
Acrylic painting offers immense versatility for experimenting with textures and styles. Lessons will introduce you to the array of brushes, paint consistencies, canvases and more. You'll learn skills like blending colours, creating bold impasto strokes, doing washes, and building up layers. This medium lets you paint quickly and expressively to create dazzling abstract designs. Or you can take a more measured approach to paint detailed landscapes and portraits that mimic reality.
For those drawn to traditional oil painting, there are also classes to take your artistry further. Oils allow incredible flexibility for blending, glazing, scumbling and other techniques. With practice, you'll be able to capture nuances of light and intricate details like weathered wood grain or dewy flower petals. Your instructor will guide you in preparing the canvas, mixing pigments, and proper brushwork.
Painting workshops in Bristol cater to total beginners as well as more advanced students. Small class sizes ensure you get individualised attention. And you'll meet fellow creative spirits interested in nurturing their talents. Everything you need is provided, so you can show up ready to dive into a relaxing yet engaging artistic adventure.

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