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Creativity for everyone Inspiring art teaching in the heart of Manchester 

Leisure classes
Corporate art

Creativity for everyone Inspiring art teaching in the heart of Manchester 

Beginner classes
Foundation courses
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Creativity for everyone Inspiring art teaching in the heart of Manchester 

Leisure classes
Corporate art

We are a small independent art-school offering you an inspiring art studio and a safe creative space to pursue your creative ambitions to become the artist you wish to be.

We’ve happily welcomed over 2000 students since we opened in 2010.
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We specialise in drawing, mixed-media, painting, life drawing, and creativity. We offer classes, courses and workshops for all aspiring adult art students including absolute-beginners and returners. We’d love to welcome you to our Ancoats studio and share with you our passion for teaching and inspiring others.

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Student Quote

“An absolutely wonderful experience – brilliant teaching in a totally safe and enabling environment – no need to feel you can’t draw or paint… ”
Alison B

“Not just an art course – its an education.”
Jim L

Choose your perfect art course

Ideal for beginner, intermediate & all aspiring artists

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Midweek classes

3 options to choose

Choose from a our daytime range of inspiring classes. Each one teaches you core creative skills and techniques with lots of tutor support and inspiration.

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 Evening courses

1 option to choose

Choose our inspiring and comprehensive evening course. Enjoy learning creative skills and techniques with lots of tutor support and inspiration.

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Life drawing

3 options to choose

Choose from our variety of life drawing opportunities and nurture your passion for drawing the human figure. Learn in our supportive and creative studio environment and take your life drawing skills to the next level.

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Beginners courses

3 options to choose

Choose from our most popular courses for Beginners and Absolute-beginners. You will be nurtured and inspired while learning key skills in drawing and painting

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3-day foundation courses

Drawing Foundations

2 options to choose

Embark on a creative adventure to change the way you think about drawing and creativity! 3-day courses suitable for everyone looking for a more fulfilling drawing experience. Options for general drawing and life drawing.

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Weekend courses

12 options to choose

Choose from a wide range of exceptional weekend art courses and workshops – all with outstanding teaching and lots of 1:1 support. 1, 2, or 3 day options available.

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Browse our Studio Calendar to view courses on a Monthly basis

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Enjoy small group sizes that ensures everyone, at all levels, receive the personal 1:1 tuition and support they need to learn and grow as artists.

Join us for a real art-school experience

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There’s nothing as exciting as the buzz of a real creative art studio

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Mixed-media | Life drawing
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With over 25 years teaching experience we are face-to-face teaching specialists experienced at harnessing the power of social group learning while nurturing your individual creative spark.

We teach with ambition so you can create with confidence

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Your creative home from home

Our art studio is the perfect place to explore your creativity

Our art classes have small group sizes of no more than 10 students so you can be sure of plenty of 1:1 support. Enjoy all the benefits of learning in a fully equipped art studio. You can feel confident our art courses are the best place for you to learn, progress, and develop as an aspiring artist.

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Feel at home, relaxed and inspired

Draw, paint and create with like-minded artists

Make a mess, experiment, learn, and explore your creative side, while feeling confident we will support you every step of your journey.

Embrace your inner artist and take delight in the new creative collaborations and friendships you will make. Feel empowered to take your art to the next level.

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This is what our students have to say

“Really interesting.  More educational than I thought it was going to be.  Warm, friendly, clean and light.”
Simon C

“An absolutely wonderful experience – brilliant teaching in a totally safe and enabling environment – no need to feel you can’t draw or paint, no need to compare yourself to anyone else – a really well structured course with techniques + materials explained. I loved it and have gone home with a few things I am proud of.”
Alison B

“So beneficial, especially if you are in a creative rut or struggling to find inspiration. My options for a new creative journey feel abundant. So many new techniques and processes to push ideas further. Exceeded my expectations. The way Brian adapted the processes to work with each persons creative medium was really well considered and planned.
Holly P

“Calm (studio) environment. Clear and easy to follow explanations. Overall a brilliant experience. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I found it a great drawing experience.
Mariam O

“Really interesting.  More educational than I thought it was going to be.  Warm, friendly, clean and light.”
Simon C

“An absolutely wonderful experience – brilliant teaching in a totally safe and enabling environment – no need to feel you can’t draw or paint …”
Alison B

“So beneficial, especially if you are in a creative rut or struggling to find inspiration. My options for a new creative journey feel abundant. Exceeded my expectations…
Holly P

“Calm (studio) environment. Clear and easy to follow explanations. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but overall a brilliant experience…
Mariam O

All you need to know about us

We’re on a mission to teach art and creativity, to inspire our students, and have fun

All you need to know about us

We’re on a mission to teach art and creativity, to inspire our students, and have fun

Brian. Lead tutor at Creative Art Courses
Brian. Lead tutor at Creative Art Courses

Our Mission

To offer outstanding teaching and learning as part of an inspiring and empowering art-school experience. To support you in developing your creative confidence to create the kind of art you love.

Our Values

Creative potential, Trust, Professionalism, your Creative spirit, our Personal connections, and a massive Manchester Welcome.

Any Questions?

Allow us to help you choose the right course for you
Arrange to visit the studio before you book

Brian, our lead tutor is happy to help

Get in touch for a chat

Just beginning and not sure where to start?

These are our recommended courses for absolute-beginners and beginner students starting out on your creative journey

Just beginning and not sure where to start?

These are our recommended courses for absolute-beginners and beginner students starting out on your creative journey

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Begin to draw + paint

Weekend course 2-days

The absolute-beginners guide to starting art, drawing and painting

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Art-Elements

The Art Elements

Wed eve course 10-sessions

Key learning about line, tone, form, colour, shape, texture, pattern and composition

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Begin Life Drawing

Mon eve tutored class – single session

Tutor-led step-by-step life drawing class for absolute-beginners and those returning to life drawing

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Our studio at Hope Mill

We are easily accessible by car, foot, bicycle, Metrolink, train and plane.
Free use of Hope Mill car park while attending your course
5 mins walk from the Metrolink station

We have detailed information here> to help you during your journey to, and arrival at our studio

We look forward to welcoming you