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Adult Art courses
in Chester
Step into a calm, welcoming studio and make time for your creativity.
Adult Art Classes in Chester
Our adult art classes are designed for complete beginners, returning students and anyone wanting to build confidence in a relaxed, supportive studio environment.
Led by friendly, experienced art teachers, each course includes step-by-step guidance, demonstrations and individual support. You’ll explore drawing, painting, mixed media and seasonal themes while developing your skills at your own pace.
Our classes are welcoming, creative and never intimidating — a chance to slow down, unwind and make time for yourself.
Why join us?
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Relaxed and friendly studio atmosphere
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Suitable for beginners and developing artists
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Supportive, experienced teachers
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Step-by-step guidance and individual encouragement
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Opportunities to take part in exhibitions and celebrate your work with family and friends
Whether you’re starting from scratch or returning to art after years away, The Art School, Chester is a welcoming place to learn, create and reconnect with your artistic side.
Find a course that suits your schedule
Use the timetable below to see which courses are running throughout the year. Select a course from the list underneath to learn more and view available dates.
Our courses
Acrylic Painting Foundations – Level 1
6-week course for complete beginners
Learn how to work confidently with acrylic paint through colour mixing, brush handling, layering and composition. Guided exercises will help you progress from simple studies to a finished acrylic painting.
£150 per person
All materials included.
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Developing Your Acrylic Painting – Level 2
6 week course for improvers
Build on your existing acrylic skills and develop a more confident, individual approach. Explore expressive brushwork, colour relationships, composition, texture and more developed painting techniques.
£150 per person
All materials included.
Drawing Foundations – Level 1
6-week course for complete beginners
Learn the essential building blocks of drawing, including line, shape, proportion, tone and perspective. Friendly demonstrations and guided exercises will help you draw from observation with greater confidence.
£140 per person
All materials included.
Developing Your Drawing – Level 2
6-week course for improvers
Strengthen your observational drawing skills and explore more expressive approaches to line, tone, composition and mark-making. Develop longer studies while building confidence in your own creative choices.
£150 per person
All materials included.
Printmaking for Beginners
6-week course for Beginners
£150 per person
All materials included.
Art Fundamentals course
6-week introductory course for beginners
Explore three essential art forms in one supportive course. Learn the foundations of observational drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting through demonstrations, guided exercises and individual tuition.
This is an ideal starting point if you would like to try different materials before choosing a more specialised course.
£150 per person
All materials included.
Watercolour & Mixed Media
Creative course for beginners and improvers
Combine watercolour with drawing, ink, collage and other mixed-media techniques. Discover new ways to create texture, contrast and expressive surfaces while developing a collection of experimental studies.
£140 per person
All materials included.
