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Adult art workshops

Festive Fridays: Paint, Create & Unwind

Enjoy some creative time for yourself in the run-up to Christmas with our three-week Festive Fridays series for adults.

For: Beginners and those who already enjoy getting creative.

£70 for 3 weeks, save £5, or £25 per workshop
Poster for Festive Friday mornings at The Art School Chester, showing watercolour Christmas cards and gift tags, hand-painted wooden decorations, and a winter canvas of a snowy cottage, priced at £70 for the course or £25 per class, with all materials included.

From watercolour cards to painted decorations and a winter canvas, each session offers a different festive project to keep, display or give as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Come along with a friend or enjoy a little time to yourself. With guided demonstrations and space to explore your own ideas, these relaxed workshops are suitable for beginners and those who already enjoy getting creative.

Week by week

  1. Week 1 · Friday 4 December

    Watercolour Christmas Cards & Gift Tags

    Explore watercolour washes, colour blending and simple festive illustrations to create Christmas cards and matching gift tags. Choose from seasonal foliage, colourful baubles or winter scenes, and add your own personal touches.

  2. Week 2 · Friday 11 December

    Hand-Painted Christmas Decorations

    Design and paint wooden tree decorations using festive colours, winter foliage, folk-art patterns or personalised lettering. Finish your creations with ribbon, ready to hang on your tree or give as gifts.

  3. Week 3 · Friday 18 December

    Winter Canvas & Christmas Glow

    Create an atmospheric winter painting inspired by snowy trees, moonlit skies or cosy cottages. Learn how to build your scene with colour and detail, making a canvas you can enjoy throughout the winter.

Book one workshop or enjoy all three

  • Individual session: £25
  • Full three-week course: £70, save £5

Each workshop is a complete project, so you can book your favourite session individually or join the full series to explore a different technique each week. There are 12 places per session.

What to bring

Please wear clothes suitable for painting, or bring an apron.

Make time to unwind, try something creative and bring a little handmade charm to your Christmas.

FAQs

Do I need any experience?

These relaxed workshops are suitable for beginners and those who already enjoy getting creative.

Can I book a single workshop?

Yes. Each workshop is a complete project, so you can book your favourite session individually or join the full series.

What if I need to cancel?

Your deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. We’re not able to offer free transfers to a different date or course.

Book your Festive Friday session or the full three-week course

You can book the full three weeks or a single Friday.

£70 for 3 weeks, save £5

Fridays 4, 11 and 18 December 2026 · 10am–12pm

A little less than booking each workshop on its own.

£25 per workshop

Choose Friday 4, 11 or 18 December · 10am–12pm

Each workshop is a complete project.

Want to be first in line?

If a workshop or the course is full, register your interest and we’ll email you if a place comes up.

Register your interest

This opens an email to [email protected].

Questions before you book? Call 01244 328 976 or email [email protected].

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