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Halloween 

Creative Days, Colourful Memories

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🎃 Halloween at The Art School Chester

Where Creativity Gets a Little Spooky 👻

This October, step into a world of imagination and eerie inspiration at The Art School Chester. Our studio transforms into a cosy, pumpkin-lit haven for artists of all ages — filled with laughter, clay, and creative magic!

Whether you’re sculpting a glowing Jack-O’Lantern from clay, shaping your own Ghost Lantern, or painting a hauntingly beautiful Halloween canvas, our workshops are designed to spark your creativity and celebrate the season in true Art School style.

With expert guidance, all materials included, and a warm cup of autumnal cheer waiting for you, it’s the perfect way to unwind, make memories, and create something truly unique to take home.

🕸️ From beginners to budding artists, everyone’s welcome to join in the spooky fun.
🧡 Book early — our Halloween sessions fill up fast!

No events at the moment

All age workshops

  • Clay Gingerbread house from £20 SOLD OUT
    Clay Gingerbread house from £20 SOLD OUT
    Wed 19 Nov
    The Art School
    Join us for an indulgent evening of creativity as we sculpt our very own Gingerbread house ceramic! SOLD OUT
  • Animal Mug workshop £20
    Animal Mug workshop £20
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 22 Nov
    Pictura Studios
    Unleash your creativity and craft a unique Animal-Themed Mug in this hands-on clay workshop! Perfect for adults and children over the age of 8 years old £25pp (adults) £20pp (children)
  • Christmas Clay gnome making workshop  £30pp
    Christmas Clay gnome making workshop  £30pp
    Fri 28 Nov
    The Art School
    Join us for an indulgent evening of creativity as we sculpt our very own Christmas Ceramic gnome! Includes a return trip to glaze!
  • Highland cow workshop £20pp
    Highland cow workshop £20pp
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 29 Nov
    Pictura Studios
    Join us for a fun and creative clay workshop where you’ll sculpt your very own adorable Highland Cow! £25pp (adults) £20pp (children)
  • Family Pottery Wheel Experience
    Family Pottery Wheel Experience
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 06 Dec
    Chester
    Perfect for adults and kids (7+)! Enjoy a fun, hands-on pottery session as a family. Learn to throw clay on the wheel and create your own masterpiece. £40pp, all materials included.
  • Canvas & Coco – Snowman £20pp
    Canvas & Coco – Snowman £20pp
    Fri 12 Dec
    Chester
    Join us this cosy Friday evening with brushes in one hand and hot chocolate in the other learning how to paint this Christmas canvas to add to your decorations year upon year! Suitable for children and adults!
  • Canvas & Coco – Northern lights
    Canvas & Coco – Northern lights
    Tue 16 Dec
    Chester
    Get cosy and creative this festive season! Learn acrylic painting techniques as you create your own beautiful canvas
  • Canvas & Coco – Christmas Painting Workshop
    Canvas & Coco – Christmas Painting Workshop
    Sat 20 Dec
    Chester
    Get cosy and creative this festive season! Learn acrylic painting techniques as you create your own beautiful Christmas canvas
  • Animal Mug workshop £20pp
    Animal Mug workshop £20pp
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 10 Jan
    Pictura Studios
    Unleash your creativity and craft a unique Animal-Themed Mug in this hands-on clay workshop! Perfect for adults and children over the age of 8 years old. £25pp (adults) £20pp (children)

No events at the moment

🎨 Halloween Creative Camps – October Half Term

Full day:

Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids entertained, creative, and learning during the school holidays? Our Kids Holiday Art Camps at |The Art School, Chester are packed with fun, inspiring activities designed to unleash every child’s imagination.

Open to children aged 6–14 years, each day is a new creative adventure where young artists explore painting, drawing, clay modelling, mixed media, and a variety of craft projects under the guidance of our friendly and experienced art tutors. Children will build confidence, develop artistic skills, and enjoy experimenting in a safe and supportive environment.

 

This is a drop-off class, giving parents a well-earned break while children enjoy a full day of creativity.

 

Children must bring:

  • A packed lunch

  • A water bottle

  • Any required medication (to be handed to staff with instructions)​

Water and juice will be available for children throughout the day.

Whether they join us for a single day or book for the full week, every child will leave with unique masterpieces, a sense of achievement, and unforgettable memories!

 

  • Single Day: £45 per day

    – Perfect for those who want to drop in for a day of arty adventure

 

Tuesday 28th & Friday 31st October · 10:00am – 3:30pm

Ages 6–14 · £45pp | Early Bird £40

 

This October half term, The Art School Chester is running two full days of spooky, creative fun – each with a different theme so children can attend one or both!

✨ On Tuesday 28th October, young artists will make a glowing air-dry clay pumpkin lantern, create an eerie haunted house oil pastel piece, paint a spooky Halloween canvas, and enjoy a mix of Halloween-themed crafts.

 

🧙 On Friday 31st October, the magic continues with a witch’s hat door wreath, air-dry clay ghost figures, a spooky sky painting, and extra Halloween crafts to take home.

Both days are drop-off workshops led by qualified art teachers, with all materials provided. Just bring a nut-free packed lunch, water bottle, and clothes that can get a little messy.

👉 Spaces are limited – book early to grab the Early Bird price and let your child enjoy a half term packed with creativity, fun, and Halloween spirit!

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