Turn your creative dreams into reality.
With expert tutors and new likeminded friends.
Welcome to Art Friends
At Art Friends, we offer 10 creative art classes per term, that provides loads of benefits for both beginners and those with painting experience.
Our 10 week class course allows you to explore your creativity through different modules, in a super friendly, supportive and inspiring environment. Whether you choose to join just a couple of our classes (or specific module), or the full 10 week course, you can look forward to learning new skills, with a nice cup of tea and biscuits with our professional art tutor and likemended students :)
Foundation: Reaquaint with art
Whether a beginner or with previous art experience, it's always great to revisit different art mediums and explore new art techniques.Experiment: New techniques
Art Friends encourages experimentation, so have fun trying out palette knife, or impasto with acrylic paints.Share your art with others
You're in good company with Art Friends. Discuss your work with others, and explore how best to frame your work with advise from our professional art tutors.
Experience new art mediums
Experience new art mediums
Meet Our Tutors
Our tutors are professional practising artists that have tutoring experience.
At Art Friends, our passionate, professional artist-tutors are also experienced educators dedicated to guiding your artistic journey.
Skilled in composition, sketching, perspectives, and light-sources, they bring your creative vision to life through live demonstrations each week and personalised support for your specific needs.
The first 20 minutes of each class, our tutor will paint the subject of the day, so easy for students to follow the step-by-step process and choice of colour palette.
With constructive feedback, and warm smiles, our tutors foster a nurturing environment where art and friendship thrive.
Skilled in composition, sketching, perspectives, and light-sources, they bring your creative vision to life through live demonstrations each week and personalised support for your specific needs.
The first 20 minutes of each class, our tutor will paint the subject of the day, so easy for students to follow the step-by-step process and choice of colour palette.
With constructive feedback, and warm smiles, our tutors foster a nurturing environment where art and friendship thrive.
Art Modules: 10 week term of art, from pencil modules to acrylic.
Week 1 we look at pencil work and composition and light source.
Pencil work and colour theory - week 1 & 2
Week 2 we explore colour theory and creating hues from primary colours.
Oil pastels - week 3 & 4
Weeks 3 and 4 take us into the world of oil pastels, application and technique.
Week 5, 6 and 7 we experiment with watercolours. Washes and details.
Watercolour - week 5, 6, 7
Week 5, 6 and 7 we experiment with watercolours. We explore portraiture, nature and landscapes.
Acrylic - week 8, 9 & 10
Watercolour - week 5, 6, 7
Week 8, 9 and 10 we enter the world of acrylics. How to apply 'thick on thin' and explore palette knife and brush.
At Art Friends, you can choose between individual art modules; such as pencil, watercolour, or acrylic, or opt for the full 10-week term to explore a wide range of art forms. This comprehensive creative journey introduces you to various techniques and styles, helping you discover your unique artistic voice and passion along the way. Each of our classes have our art tutor demonstrate the subject of the day, and will provide all reference material for you to follow if you wish.
February 2025
Pencil work and compositionMonday 17th Feb. 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 1Colour theory and composition in pencilMonday 24th Feb. 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 2
Pencil work and compositionMonday 17th Feb. 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 1Colour theory and composition in pencilMonday 24th Feb. 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 2
March 2025
Oil Pastels on paper - Padbury woods Monday 3rd March 1:30pm - 4:30pm Week 3 Oil Pastels on paper - Cats and dogs Monday 10 March 9:30am - 12:30pm Week 4 Watercolour - Bumble Bees & Honey Monday 17th March 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 5Watercolour - Dancing daffodils Monday 24th March 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 6Watercolour - Portraiture Monday 31st March 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 7
Oil Pastels on paper - Padbury woods Monday 3rd March 1:30pm - 4:30pm Week 3 Oil Pastels on paper - Cats and dogs Monday 10 March 9:30am - 12:30pm Week 4 Watercolour - Bumble Bees & Honey Monday 17th March 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 5Watercolour - Dancing daffodils Monday 24th March 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 6Watercolour - Portraiture Monday 31st March 9:30am - 12:30pmWeek 7
April 2025
Acrylic - London street Monday 7th April 1:30pm - 4:30pm Week 8 Acrylic - Canal Boat Grand Union Monday 14th April 9:30am - 12:30pm Week 9 Acrylic - Rainy Buckingham Monday 21st April 9:30pm - 12:30pmWeek 10
Acrylic - London street Monday 7th April 1:30pm - 4:30pm Week 8 Acrylic - Canal Boat Grand Union Monday 14th April 9:30am - 12:30pm Week 9 Acrylic - Rainy Buckingham Monday 21st April 9:30pm - 12:30pmWeek 10