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Unguided Free Flow Painting Workshop

Free flow painting session in Chelsea London – no instructor, all materials included

Art Play London

4.8 (3,277)

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2 hours

1 to 25 (public classes), 8 to 70 (private) (private classes)

£18 - £20 (£18 for Weekdays; £20 for Weekend. £18 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

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What you'll do

Grab a brush and let loose in this relaxed, unguided painting session in Chelsea, where the canvas is entirely yours to fill. There's no instructor here – just a creative space, all the materials you need, and as much time as you like to paint your way.

You'll have up to two hours of studio time to get stuck in, with everything provided: acrylic paints, brushes, palette knives, pencils and an apron to keep you mess-free. Choose your surface – a standard or X-large canvas, or a 23cm bear painted with brushes – and take inspiration from the artwork filling the studio, or simply paint whatever's on your mind.

This is a low-pressure, self-led session made for first-timers and seasoned painters alike, whether you come with friends or fly solo. Settle in with something from the full bar – coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer or cocktails – and grab a pizza or snack while you paint, making it as social or as switch-off-and-focus as you'd like.

By the end, you'll walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece that's entirely your own, plus a genuinely feel-good couple of hours spent creating at your own pace.

Important to know:

This is an unguided session (no instructor)
Duration: up to 2 hours
Children are welcome with adult supervision (children must not be left unattended)
Pouring paint on bears is not permitted during Free Flow sessions — please book a fluid bear workshop for this
We aim to maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for everyone. Please treat staff with respect and drink responsibly. Entry may be refused if someone is highly intoxicated.

Upcoming dates for Unguided Free Flow Painting Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 7:39am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3678 upcoming dates between 12 Oct 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
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What you'll get

Up to 2 hours of studio time, at your own pace.
Your choice of surface: standard canvas (30x40cm), x-large canvas (40x60cm), or a 23cm bear.
All materials — acrylic paints, brushes, palette knives, pencils and more.
An easel and an apron.
Your finished piece to take home.
A studio full of artwork for inspiration, plus a full bar and kitchen on site.

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Recent reviews of Unguided Free Flow Painting Workshop

5/5 from Nastya, attended Oct 2026: Great, relaxed place to paint and catch up with friends. The wine is nice too!
5/5 from Fiona Kiely, attended Oct 2026: Would recommend and will come back again sometime
1/5 from Hani Law, attended Oct 2026: Booked for Monday and turned up that it is closed.
5/5 from Ambreen, attended Sep 2026: It was a freeflow session so it wasn't an actual lesson, however the teacher was extremely helpful with giving tips when we came up to her with questions which helped improve my painting. They are very friendly people and I would definitely recommend this place!
3/5 from Maria Elekes, attended Sep 2026: We very liked the atmosphere, we had all the equipment needed. However, when I booked the classes through bento, I pre-ordered a pizza and a bottle of Rioja. When we arrived at the venue in Chelsea, we were told that there is no pizza and we will get refunded, and the wine was different what we ordered. (Which was no issue at all, it was very taste and also a Spanish wine!) As we booked a free flow class, there was no teacher. We just spent our time painting and sipping the wine. The staff were friendly but not very proactive. Overall we had a good experience so we would recommend the class/place in Chelsea. It just needs to be specified which locations offer which services/options.
5/5 from Susan Daniel, attended Aug 2026: We could paint anything we liked and en Ben though our session did not include a teacher she gave feedback back anyway. The staff were lovley as well as other patrons who chatted with us and shared their knowledge and ideas, and we were able to look at all the amazing art others had done in the basement. All in all it was a lovley way to spend a couple of hours.Very relaxing.
5/5 from Fatima Amirzadah, attended Aug 2026: The unguided free flow painting workshop was a really fun first experience. The place had a really good atmosphere and everyone was lovely. I'm excited to try out other workshops next time.
5/5 from Lemar George, attended Aug 2026: Cool, chilled atmosphere, for me it was the first time i had done something like this and has opened up my creative side abit more. Will be back for sure. Great as an activity for groups or solo. As it was unguided you could just flow but there was someone there you could talk to, to get some quick artistic advice. Overall very happy to have come to this place. Totally recommended!!!
5/5 from Jake Duthie, attended Aug 2026: Had a wonderful time, there's a really therapeutic atmosphere and the staff are lovely
5/5 from Carol Bishop, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed the paint workshop! The atmosphere was fantastic, and the whole experience was so enjoyable. I would definitely visit again and highly recommend it!
5/5 from Carlo Rossetti, attended Aug 2026: Very chill and fun day, nice staff, good price for a coffee, and they didn't rush us out (as we overran the time limit) would recommend
4/5 from Valentina Stabile, attended Aug 2026: Very nice environment! Friendly people and lots of colours. It's a playful activity to do, nothing professional. Ideal for a fun date, or to go with friends or family. I'll try it again with my work colleagues!
5/5 from Faima Bakar, attended Jul 2026: Fun activity, affordable and chilled. They also didn’t kick us out when our two hours was up which was really appreciated!
5/5 from Laura Marrero, attended Jul 2026: It was a really fun and cute activity to do with a friend! Everyone is lovely there, and there is everything you need for your creations :)
4/5 from Eunice Nunes, attended Jul 2026: Great environment and very resourceful. Will definitely come back!!
5/5 from Lily Smith, attended Jun 2026: I had a fabulous time. The team were so helpful and really encouraged me and my sister who needed some inspiration to get started. We have already booked to come back!
5/5 from Tiarnan Doherty, attended Jun 2026: Great fun, all the materials were provided. Nothing to add!
5/5 from Ahmad Naweed, attended Jun 2026: It was a great experience. Very well equipped studio. It was relaxing and wasn't that busy. They serve food and drink as well. (The pizza is nice). Would definetely recommend that you take a train to the venue as there is minimal parking nearby and the available options are ridiculously expensive. However, it was a worthwhile experience and I would visit again.
5/5 from Patricia Marin, attended Jun 2026: I loved the freedom. I had no teacher but I was explained the location of anything I may need. I loved how it wasnt completely crowded and there was a good amount of space between my friend and I and the other party in our same table.
5/5 from Giulia Panozzo, attended May 2026: We had the best time and the staff was so nice! We will be back
5/5 from Pear Chuanuwatanakul, attended May 2026: It’s a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon. They’ve got a large open space for multiple workshops and reasonable pricing as well.
5/5 from Laura Akonor, attended May 2026: Beautiful space, very friendly team, top notch ambiance. I went for an unguided painting session and thoroughly enjoyed it. Beyond worth it - thank you for creating this!
5/5 from Samantha Katindi, attended Apr 2026: I found the class very good, and it was peaceful as well. Also, it was therapeutic! I enjoyed every moment and I am looking to come back again .
5/5 from Emily Abuhajleh, attended Apr 2026: We had the best time with the unguided painting session. We hadn’t seen each other in a few weeks and wanted to chat while also doing an activity and this was the perfect evening! All of the materials are there and the staff are all very friendly and encouraging. We’ll definitely be back!
5/5 from Cavell Timoll, attended Apr 2026: amazing thanks to roselyn for helping me when I thought I ruined my painting during the unguided free flow lovely staff will be back soon
4/5 from Saima Khan, attended Apr 2026: My daughter booked this class for me as I was suffering depression these days and honestly it help me a lot while I was in the class didn’t felt once bad feeling. Love ️ it. I will come back soon.
5/5 from Monique Morgan, attended Mar 2026: This so so fun and therapeutic. Staff were accommodating also. Was able to paint whatever we wanted and had all the resources we required
5/5 from Yaso Rhaasa, attended Mar 2026: So good. Its self care and its fun! I've done this before at the same company and its no wonder I return!!
5/5 from E , attended Mar 2026: Amazing, reccommend highly
5/5 from Rozhel Cabansag, attended Mar 2026: It was a fun activity
5/5 from Beth Ching, attended Mar 2026: Perfect for what we wanted! My boyfriend and I just wanted a nice activity, nothing too expensive or serious. We wanted to paint each other and for a class elsewhere doing the exact same thing they wanted £50 each, whereas at Art Play you can do the same thing for just £18! Staff were lovely and showed us where everything was and then left us to it. No pressure to be excellent artists (we certainly aren’t!!) we just had a nice quiet time painting, it was fun and a laugh. Thank you so much will deffo recommend.
5/5 from Amal Aun, attended Feb 2026: Would highly recommend this activity! We had a great evening at Art Play. Our host/teacher for the session, Ally, was super lovely and engaging. Everything was explained to us clearly and the we were on our way to make some art very quickly afterwards. I will definitely be coming back.
5/5 from Silvia Elena Ibanez Tojo, attended Feb 2026: Freedom to paint what I wanted, free material and enough time. Good advice from the teacher
5/5 from Aleah Skerrett, attended Feb 2026: I had a great time. I want to come back again with friends, it is perfect for a group activity.
5/5 from Lola Oseni, attended Feb 2026: Overall a fun experience for the unguided painting. Felt like enough time and the instructors are friendly and approachable.
5/5 from Hannah Tuite, attended Feb 2026: I had a great time thank you so much
5/5 from Brightpath Reynolds, attended Feb 2026: Free Flow Painting was relaxing! I’ll be returning to paint here again. Amazing artwork on the walls.
4/5 from Tojake Wade, attended Feb 2026: I liked the classes because you are left to paint free style. I will definitely recommend to my business contact and friends.
4/5 from Chizoba Itabor, attended Feb 2026: Booked this class for my belated birthday and I had a wonderful time! The atomosphere was lovely, and it was easy to chat with my friends, paint and overall have a fun calm afternoon :)
5/5 from Tanima Ahmed, attended Jan 2026: We had such a wonderful time!!! great vibe and lovely atmosphere!
5/5 from Somina Membere, attended Jan 2026: Really amazing spot. Good team, good vibes and really nice design. And affordable too. Went on my anniversary and it was the highlight of the day. Will most definitely returning to do more. 10/10 ️
5/5 from Tamkenat Ara, attended Jan 2026: Great experience, lovet it. Very therapeutic
5/5 from Toba Lawale, attended Jan 2026: I liked the freedom to do whatever you wanted in the session
5/5 from Dani Owusu, attended Jan 2026: It was really good, i like how they provide everything for you with quick and easy access to everything. Wish we had more time and don’t get charge for an extra hour but apart from that it was a good class and would come back again. 100% will recommend to other people.
5/5 from Jahed Ahmed, attended Jan 2026: EXCELLENT CLASS
5/5 from Onyi Ekebuisi, attended Jan 2026: We had a great time and would definitely go back again.
5/5 from Dan Lewsey, attended Jan 2026: It was very fun and relaxing!
4/5 from Annakaye Wilmot, attended Jan 2026: Nice playlist, nice staff, I enjoyed my time here and will return.
5/5 from Chheth Chhen, attended Dec 2025: Fun, chilled and relaxed atmosphere. Staffs were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
5/5 from Natasha Becce, attended Dec 2025: It was a very nice experience

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Art Play London

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Art Play London was founded by Silva Castellani in 2018, starting in galleries such as Phillips, and pop up venues around London.

Art Play is now a new art studio which opened in East London in February 2022, where children and adults of all ages are free to release their imaginations and inner creativity.

Art Play has a strong focus and the environment and aims to educate children and adults on their environmental impact through art, using a variety of sustainable mediums and materials.

Art Play is part of the worldwide Precious Plastic community which means it will be a plastic collection point for people to drop off their HDPE plastic which would otherwise end up in landfills or the ocean. The plastic is then shredding and melted and turned into useful objects and pieces of art, such as plant pots and coasters.

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