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Adult Education
Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Make Art
Learn, Progress, Master – Your Artistic Journey Starts Here
At The Art School, Chester, we offer structured art pathways designed to take you from complete beginner to advanced artist. Start with our Art Fundamentals course, then specialise in the medium that excites you most.
Upcoming Courses
Multiple Dates06 Jan 2026, 13:30 – 15:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UK🎨 Introduction to Acrylic Painting Level: Beginner | Duration: 6 Weeks. A bold, vibrant start to your painting journey
Multiple Dates06 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKTuesday Evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm Drawing is the foundation of all visual art. It’s perfect for adults who want to build confidence with a pencil
Multiple Dates08 Jan 2026, 13:30 – 15:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKThursday afternoons 1:30pm - 3:30pm Drawing is the foundation of all visual art. It’s perfect for adults who want to build confidence with a pencil
Multiple Dates08 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKThursday evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm This 8 week course is your ideal “art school starter pack.” With structured teaching across drawing and painting!
09 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 12:00Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKThis advanced course is your chance to develop large-scale, expressive, and highly personal artworks. You’ll refine your technical skills, experiment with new techniques, and produce pieces worthy of exhibition or sale.
Multiple Dates09 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKUnwind your week and unleash your creativity! Join us for 6 fun, social and educational art evenings designed for adults who want to relax, learn something new, and make beautiful things — no experience needed! Come for 1 week (£30pp) or book for all 6 (£150)!
Multiple Dates09 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKFridays 6:30-8:30pm 6 week course Join us in our clay studio for a pottery class designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and bring ideas to life
Multiple Dates16 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKUnwind your week and unleash your creativity! Join us for 6 fun, social and educational art evenings designed for adults who want to relax, learn something new, and make beautiful things — no experience needed! Come for 1 week (£30pp) or book for all 6 (£150)!
Multiple Dates23 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKUnwind your week and unleash your creativity! Join us for 6 fun, social and educational art evenings designed for adults who want to relax, learn something new, and make beautiful things — no experience needed! Come for 1 week (£30pp) or book for all 6 (£150)!
Multiple Dates30 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKUnwind your week and unleash your creativity! Join us for 6 fun, social and educational art evenings designed for adults who want to relax, learn something new, and make beautiful things — no experience needed! Come for 1 week (£30pp) or book for all 6 (£150)!
Multiple Dates06 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKUnwind your week and unleash your creativity! Join us for 6 fun, social and educational art evenings designed for adults who want to relax, learn something new, and make beautiful things — no experience needed! Come for 1 week (£30pp) or book for all 6 (£150)!
Multiple Dates13 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKUnwind your week and unleash your creativity! Join us for 6 fun, social and educational art evenings designed for adults who want to relax, learn something new, and make beautiful things — no experience needed! Come for 1 week (£30pp) or book for all 6 (£150)!- Multiple Dates20 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKFridays 6:30-8:30pm 6 week course Join us in our clay studio for a pottery class designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and bring ideas to life
- Multiple Dates12 Mar 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKThursday evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm This 8 week course is your ideal “art school starter pack.” With structured teaching across drawing and painting!
13 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 12:00Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKFriday Mornings 10am -12pm Drawing is the foundation of all visual art. It’s perfect for adults who want to build confidence with a pencil- Multiple Dates03 Apr 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKFridays 6:30-8:30pm 6 week course Join us in our clay studio for a pottery class designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and bring ideas to life
- Multiple Dates08 Apr 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UK🎨 Introduction to Acrylic Painting Level: Beginner | Duration: 6 Weeks. A bold, vibrant start to your painting journey
- Multiple Dates07 May 2026, 18:30 – 20:30Chester, 5 Eastgate Row north Eastgate street Pictura, Chester CH1 1LQ, UKThursday evenings 6:30pm - 8:30pm This 8 week course is your ideal “art school starter pack.” With structured teaching across drawing and painting!
Find your Course
Drawing courses
Learn to draw with confidence in our three-level pathway. Start with the essentials, progress to more complex subjects, and finish by creating bold, personal, and advanced works.
Level 1: Beginners
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: £135
Level 2: Development
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: £160
Level 3: Mastery
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: £240
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Acrylic Painting courses
Master acrylics in our three-level pathway. Begin with core techniques, develop your skills with varied subjects, and finish by creating expressive, advanced artworks.
Level 1: Beginners
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: £145
Level 2: Development
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: £165
Level 3: Mastery
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: £270
Watercolour Painting courses
Master watercolour in our three-level pathway. Begin with core techniques, develop your style with varied subjects, and finish by creating refined, expressive artworks.
Level 1: Beginners
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: £135
Level 2: Development
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: £162
Level 3: Mastery
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: £240
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Landscape / Seascape Painting courses
Master acrylics or oil paints (your choice) in our three-level pathway. Begin with core techniques, develop your skills with varied subjects, and finish by creating expressive, advanced artworks.
Level 1: Beginners
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: from £145
Level 2: Development
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: from £170
Level 3: Mastery
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: from £280
Workshops
Resin Workshops
Step into the mesmerising world of resin and create your very own glossy, one-of-a-kind masterpiece! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix, pour, and layer resin with colour pigments, metallics, and textures to produce a stunning piece of art. Perfect for beginners and creative explorers alike, our friendly tutor will guide you through every stage – from safety and technique to achieving those dreamy marbled effects.
Level: Complete beginners
Cost: £50
Acrylic Pouring workshops
Dive into the magic of fluid art! Acrylic pouring is a fun and relaxing way to create vibrant, abstract artworks full of movement, texture, and colour. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare your paints, experiment with different pouring techniques, and let the colours flow across the canvas to produce stunning marbled effects.
Level: Complete beginners
Cost: £40
Pottery Wheel Taster class
Ever dreamed of throwing clay on the wheel? Our taster sessions are the perfect way to give it a spin! Guided by our friendly tutor, you’ll learn the basics of centring, shaping, and creating your very own ceramic piece on the potter’s wheel.
Level: Complete beginners
Cost: £70
Sip and Paint Workshops
Unwind, socialise, and get creative! Our Sip & Paint sessions are the perfect blend of relaxation and fun – enjoy a glass of your favourite drink while being guided step-by-step to create your very own painting.
No experience is needed – whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned painter, you’ll leave with a canvas you can be proud of. It’s all about laughter, creativity, and good company.
Level: Complete beginners
Cost: £35