71 Courses in Manchester

Our pottery and art studio offers pottery courses, glass fusing classes, art classes and many more creative workshops close to Warrington, Wigan and at Helen’s within easy access of Manchester and Liverpool.

Painting Calm Watercolour Workshop - Thursday 25th April - 18:30-20:30 at Revolution Bar Deansgate Locks. Dive into the serene world of watercolours with Painting Calm: The Ultimate Mindfulness Workshop at Revolution Bar on Deansgate Locks. Join us for a therapeutic artistic experience where you will immerse yourself in the tranquil world of nature as you learn to capture its beauty on paper, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. At our workshops, watercolour painting is not just about producing art; it is about nurturing your mental health through the transformative power of art and nature, so that you can engage in a process of mindfulness, discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary – our workshops are open to all levels, from first timers and beginners to those with more experience. Come as you are and join our painting calm, watercolour workshop at Revolution Bar on Deansgate Locks, whether you are seeking a moment of relaxation, a deeper connection with your creativity or simply a space to quiet the mind. Highlights: ⭐ Nurture your creativity: In our workshops you will explore new techniques, play with colour, and unleash your imagination as you embark on your artistic journey. 🎨 Discover the healing power of watercolour painting: Through the act of painting, you will cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and find inner peace amidst life’s chaos. 🎵 Relaxing Jazz and Classical Music: To enhance the therapeutic benefits of watercolour painting, our carefully curated mix of classical and jazz music will create a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. 🍷 Drinks and food available from the Bar. General Info: ⏳ Duration: 2 Hours 📍 Location : Revolution Bar, Arch 7, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5LH 👤 Age required: 16+ with a valid ID ♿ Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible What We Will Provide: · Watercolour Paper & Drawing board · Drawing pencils, eraser, and sharpener · A range of watercolour paints . Tuition from our resident watercolour artist

Phoenix pottery and Art Studio is an Artist owned studio, offering pottery and art/craft classes in Cheshire. We have a range of pottery classes and ceramic art workshops, for beginners to experienced. We are close to the towns of Warrington, Wigan, St Helens and cities of Liverpool and Manchester . With easy motorway access from, M6 , M62 and East Lancs Rd.

Learn Life Drawing for Beginners Workshop Saturday 29th June- 10:45-14:30 - Friends Meeting House, Manchester Welcome to our upcoming life drawing workshop for beginners. This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model. Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists, whether you're interested in figurative work, portraiture, or any other type of art that involves the human body. During this workshop you will have the chance to practice drawing the human body in a variety of poses and perspective using different techniques. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process, providing helpful tips on anatomy, proportion and composition and individual feedback to help you overcome any challenges you may face, so you can learn to draw the human figure more confidently and competently. We will be working with a professional life model who will hold a series of poses throughout the workshop. These poses will range from short gesture poses to longer, more sustained poses, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice capturing the human form in different positions and angles. All you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm to improve your drawing skills, and we will provide all the drawing materials required for this course. Please note that this is a nude drawing workshop, and attendees are to be 18 years or older. We ask that attendees under 18 years of age be accompanied by a responsible adult. This is to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and safe during the workshop. In addition, refreshments including tea, coffee and food can be purchased at the bar, however you are also welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop and can't wait to see the amazing drawings you'll create.

Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offer a variety of art, craft and pottery classes. A regular calendar of pottery courses for beginners plus pottery studio space for experienced ceramicists to work on their own projects. From Watercolour painting classes, mixed media art, glass fusing, to Mindfulness with clay workshops and lots of other seasonal creative classes. Close to Warrington, Manchester , Liverpool, Wigan, Lancs and the Northwest. With easy Motorway access

⭐ Unleash your creativity and practice your drawing skills in our public life drawing workshop at Revolution Bar! Join us for an immersive artistic experience where you will have the opportunity to capture the human form in all its grace and complexity in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. At our workshops, life drawing is not just about producing art; it is about engaging in a process of mindfulness, discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing experience is necessary – our workshops is open to all levels, from first-timers and beginners to those with more experience. Come as you are and join our life drawing workshop at Impossible bar, whether you are seeking a moment of relaxation, a deeper connection with your creativity or simply a space to quiet the mind. Highlights 🎨 An untutored life drawing workshop ⭐ Professional Nude Model ⏳ Dynamic Poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes 🎵 Relaxing Jazz and Classical Music 🍷 Drinks available from the Bar General Info 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 2 Hours 📍 Location: Revolution Bar, Deansgate Locks 👤 Age required: 18+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible

Ready to dive into portrait drawing but prefer a self-guided approach to your learning? Then join our untutored portrait workshop, where the canvas is yours to conquer! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this open studio environment offers you the freedom to experiment, create, and refine your skills at your own pace. In this portrait workshop: Exploring the Human Face, drawing and painting isn't just about creating art; it's a journey into self-awareness and relaxation through the power of creativity, allowing you to engage in a process of mindfulness, self-discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary – our workshops are open to all levels, from first timers and beginners to those with more experience.

During this fully tutored life drawing course, you will discover how returning to the essential principles of drawing can help even the more experienced artist to express their ideas and observations more eloquently. Guided by our tutor, you will be encouraged to explore line, movement, and proportion, using simple techniques and exercises that are designed to enhance your the skills, knowledge, and confidence in creating responsive figure drawings. Suitable for even more experienced artists who would like to develop their skills and explore drawing further. This improvers course in life drawing is for those of an intermediate level, and will unite the skills of observation, expression and understanding in one coherent approach. Beginning with the key principles of observation, this course will give you a strong understanding of proportion and tonal value so that you can make well-observed, proportionally accurate drawings. This fully guided course will teach you to observe and understand the influence of anatomical masses such as the skeletal-muscular systems by drawing your attention to key themes and ideas such as: Exploring the Proportions of the Human Body Understanding Movement and Weight DistributionSeeing shape Seeing Variations in Tone Knowledge required: Improvers/beginners level: This course is suitable for beginners or those with experience in drawing who would like to develop their skills and explore life drawing further What we will provide: Table easels Paper & Drawing board A range of drawing pencils, charcoal sharpener and eraser Instructional Handbook By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently produce personal, focused and responsive figure drawings.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding peace can feel impossible. Drawing Calm is a self-directed workshop designed to help you slow down, reconnect with nature, and appreciate the beauty of traditional still life. At our workshops, charcoal drawing is more than just creating art. It is about nurturing your mental well-being through the calming power of creativity. Engage in a mindful and expressive process that fosters self-discovery and inner tranquillity. In this self-directed workshop, you will immerse yourself in the meditative process of mark-making, capturing the beauty of light and shadow in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No prior drawing experience is needed as our workshops are open to all, from complete beginners to those with more experience. What to Expect: Immerse yourself in the meditative practice of charcoal drawing, designed to nurture mindfulness, creativity, and a deeper connection with nature. This self-directed workshop offers a structured yet flexible approach, allowing you to explore traditional still life and natural forms at your own pace. You will: ✨ Immerse yourself in the tactile and expressive medium of charcoal: Discover the tactile and immersive nature of charcoal, using expressive marks and soft blending to cultivate focus and ease stress. 🎨 Learn essential techniques, from mark-making to shading and composition: Learn Mark-making techniques to create expressive lines and textures such as blending and hatching. 🍃 Observe and capture the subtle details of nature and still life objects: Connect with nature and still life, learning to observe intricate details and capture light, shadow, and texture. 🖌️ Nurture creativity in a relaxed, supportive environment: Nurture your creativity through experimentation, exploring a range of charcoal techniques from bold strokes to delicate shading.  What's Included: High-quality drawing materials (charcoal, paper, blending tools and eraser) Partial Guidance from our resident charcoal artist A peaceful space to explore mindfulness through art

A 4 week intermediate pottery course at our pottery studio in Golborne, Warrington. Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offer a variety of art, craft and pottery classes. A regular calendar of pottery courses for beginners plus pottery studio space for experienced ceramicists to work on their own projects. From Watercolour painting classes, mixed media art, wreath making, glass fusing, to Mindfulness with clay workshops and Lots of other seasonal events. All the festive classes and workshops are available to book now. Close to Warrington, Manchester , Liverpool, Wigan, Lancs and the Northwest. With easy Motorway access