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Creativity for everyone Inspiring art teaching in the heart of Manchester 

Creativity for everyone Inspiring art teaching in the heart of Manchester 

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Creativity for everyone Inspiring art teaching in the heart of Manchester 

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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Choose your perfect art course

Ideal for beginner, intermediate & all aspiring artists

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.

1 option to choose

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Browse our Studio Calendar to view courses on a Monthly basis

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

Drawing  |  Painting
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

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.

This is what our students have to say

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

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

Begin to draw + paint

Weekend course 2-days

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


The Art Elements

Wed eve course 10-sessions

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


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


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

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What a very special place. Brian is a wonderful teacher supportive and inspirational. I've been going to the Wednesday drop in's for 18 months now and have just completed Art + Creativity: Drawing Skills course. Excellent and I have enrolled to do part two of that course which is Material Techniques next term. Can't recommend highly enough.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the Begin to draw + paint course with Brian. The 2 day weekend course was challenging but nonetheless very enjoyable. He has a relaxed and amenable style whilst at the same time attentively looking after his students to ensure they get the most out of the course. There was a particular part of the course, drawing measuring techniques, which I felt I needed a little more help with. Brian very kindly invited me back to his studio in his own time to go through it again with me. Thanks Brian! Will see you soon!
David Thorpe
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Had a very informative and enjoyable morning at the art class. I totally learnt new skills and got to try something different. Brian is a great teacher & I would definitely recommend this class.
F Andrew
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The whole experience was fantastic, Brian is a natural teacher and I was surprised at what I achieved in the time and how much I learned. Already looking to book my next class 👏👏
Kathy Boylan
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I had a great couple of days this weekend on the Begin to draw and paint course with Brian. I am a complete beginner who has never had any formal art education and having done the course I now feel confident to explore drawing and sketching further. Day one was based on the fundamental principles of drawing - learning techniques and tips for creating accurate sketches. Then day two let us explore lots of different media to use in our paintings from charcoal and pastels to acrylic and watercolour paint. I really enjoyed the supportive and collaborative approach in the sessions which were also good fun. Brian is very patient and had a great way of explaining all the concepts. I’d definitely recommend this course.
Jo Houghton
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I can’t believe I learnt so much in just two days! Bryan is a natural teacher, very patient and encouraging. I’d highly recommend doing this course if you want to get to grips with drawing tricky buildings.
Maria Wilmslow
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It's 50 years since I had an art lesson, and Bryan's beginner weekend was just what I needed to give me the confidence to pick up a pencil and paint brush and just have a go. Really enjoyable, learnt some basic techniques and had fun. Thank you.
Carol Platts
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Beginners Creative Arts course was excellent. It was really great overview with instruction and practical application of techniques and media. I really appreciated Brian Raymond's patience and tutoring style.
Helen Benson
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I took my grandaughter to hav a chat with brian he was really nice and helpfull but still carnt make up her mind. But great place to do art.
Bren Gil
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Experimental drawing workshop - Really enjoyed experimenting with inks and charcoal under Brian's expert tuition. Loved the variety of excercises we covered. Brian is always there for questions, support and constructive feedback to develop techniques whilst allowing your individual creativity to flourish. Great way to explore your creativity!
Jane Doyle