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Develop your drawing, learn to paint and turn your creative dreams into reality with our selection of art classes in Bristol. Whether you’re hunting for a hobby, searching for alternative team building activities, or if you need unique birthday party ideas to treat that special someone, you’re sure to find an experience you’ll love in our varied range of workshops. Chilling out with a paintbrush, pencil, or your smartphone camera in a calming space is a fantastic chance to engage your imagination and reward yourself with a relaxing activity, making these classes one of the best things to do in Bristol after a busy week.
Guided by some of the city’s top teachers, each workshop will provide an interactive experience full of hands-on support, detailed demonstrations and helpful techniques. It doesn’t matter if you’re recreating a wonderful Warhol at an acrylic painting class or unlocking your iPhone’s true potential with a photography course, you’ll discover a new passion for creative pursuits in a welcoming environment.
Struggled to pay attention to your art lessons in school? Our Bristol art classes are the perfect jumping-off point for beginners and will turn you into a budding brush master or serious sketcher in no time at all. Still not sold? Keep reading and find out why our arty Bristol activities will be your new favourite thing.
Art workshops will help you spend more time out of the house
Tired of the usual indoor activities at home and looking for a chance to get out of the house and into the city? If you’re struggling in your search for fun things to do in Bristol, our artistic experiences could be just what you need. From spacious studios and creative spaces to the stunning cityscape of Bristol, classes take place in every part of the city and will inspire you to tackle new techniques as you bring a marvellous masterpiece to life.
Suitable for the tech-savvy as well as complete beginners, photography courses will help you transform your social media scrolling into a more productive activity as you get to grips with composition, exposure and depth. You’ll absorb the beauty of the world around you and feel your everyday worries fade away as you snap picturesque photos of some stunning Bristol attractions.
Prefer a more analogue approach to your learning? Fluid art is the latest craze in the artistic world and will teach you all about acrylic pouring as you apply colours to a paint canvas in a liquid form. It’s a great chance to leave the living room and enter a class full of bright colours and unique textures.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush, sketching up a storm, or even trying something unique like paper marbling, you’ll get the chance to dust off the creative cobwebs in your life and spend a little more time out of the house.
Art classes in Bristol are a great opportunity to learn as a family
Looking for a chance to boost your parent-child bonding time? When it comes to things to do in Bristol with kids, our selection of drawing lessons and painting workshops are just the mentally stimulating activities you need. Tablets can be a fantastic tool for visual learning, but they really only go so far before a physical aspect needs to be introduced. Our art classes in Bristol are full of hands-on learning, messy materials and practical creation, making them the perfect opportunity to help your little ones ditch the devices to discover an exciting hobby!
Led by talented local makers, our art lessons for kids are suitable for complete beginners as well as the more accomplished finger painters and will introduce your child to a fantastic group of like-minded others and potential new friends. Together, you’ll take part in a fun-filled physical activity that rewards focus and boosts concentration. Looking for kids’ birthday party ideas to make their day extra special? Gather up a group of friends and family and enjoy a fantastic paint party together! It’s a fantastically unique way to celebrate an occasion.
It doesn’t matter if you struggle with stickmen either, with a little help from an experienced teacher, you’ll develop new skills alongside your child and connect as you take the joint first step into the wonderful world of kids’ arts and crafts.
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Art is fantastic for your mental wellbeing
If a never-ending work week has got you feeling a little worn out, a rejuvenating art class could be the perfect way to recharge your batteries. Sometimes all you need after a long day is the chance to sit back, relax and zone out away from the office environment, so why not do it in front of a canvas and learn to paint like a pro at the same time?
Spending more time in the home office and missing the after-work drinks? A sip and paint experience is a fantastic alternative to the usual afternoon spent at the pub and will help you forget all about your Monday meetings as you unwind with a delicious drink and focus on absorbing some new knowledge from your wine and paint guide! You could even try painting with cocktails for a chance to shake up your usual afternoons and evenings as you chill out with a minty mojito or magnificent martini.
Looking for an experience gift to provide your hard-working partner with some much-needed TLC? Try one of our couples’ painting classes and get your hands messy together. It doesn’t matter if you choose to learn how to use oil paints, get creative with acrylics, or stick to wonderful watercolours, you’ll end the class with a clear mind and a new shared interest to continue practising at home. When it comes to Bristol art classes, the only limit is your imagination!
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 4 guests
£50 - £295
5 years in business
