Art Classes & Creative Workshops in Kendal
Art Classes & Workshops
Explore art, creativity and making in a welcoming studio environment. Through classes, workshops and creative experiences, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new techniques, experiment with a variety of materials and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating.
Suitable for all experience levels, beginners are welcome – sessions combine expert guidance with the freedom to explore your own interests and ideas.
Unless otherwise stated, all classes and workshops are for 16 years +. If a class or workshop is for a young person below 16 years they must be accompanied by a paying adult.
We hope in the future we may be able to extend our offerings to other age groups, however not at this moment.
Art Sessions and Upcoming Workshops
Take a couple of hours for yourself and enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity at our Art Night.
Follow the booking link and choose the date you would like to book on to.
Art Night
Friday 4 September Fully Booked
Friday 18 September
Friday 2 October
Friday 16 October
7.00pm – 9.00pm
£15
Make time to create.
Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, drawing and creative exploration.
Work from our inspiring images and options to draw and paint from life – or bring your own ideas – with support and guidance available as needed.
All materials are provided. Just bring a drink, some nibbles and enjoy a friendly, inspiring evening of art.
Turn your favourite pet into a colourful work of art.
Paint Your pet
6.00pm – 8.30pm
£30
Friday 9 October
In this friendly, relaxed workshop, you’ll create a painted portrait of your pet using a photo you provide.
With guidance throughout, you’ll be supported to create a piece you’ll be proud to take home, whatever your level of experience.
No experience is needed – just send a photo of your pet at least 3 days before the session and we’ll have everything ready for you.
Enjoy a creative evening in a welcoming atmosphere, meet other creative people and leave with a unique portrait to treasure.
Please send a photo of your pet at least 3 days before the workshop.
Textile Workshop
Stitched Autumn Pumpkins
Sunday 18 October
10am – 1pm
£10
Join Sue, a local textile artist, for a relaxed and creative morning making your own handsewn fabric pumpkins.
You’ll learn simple sewing techniques to create your pumpkins, then have fun choosing from a beautiful selection of fabrics and embellishments to give it your own unique character.
No previous sewing experience is needed – Sue will guide you through each step, making this a lovely workshop for beginners or anyone who enjoys getting creative with textiles.
Come along, slow down, get creative and leave with charming handmade pumpkin decorations to enjoy throughout autumn and beyond.
Printing Workshop
Beginners Linocut Printmaking
Saturday 26 September
10am – 1pm
£32
Join Rosie, a local Artist and experienced workshop facilitator, to explore the exciting art of linocut printmaking. You will learn how to design, carve and print from your own lino block with beautiful results.
This calm and well-supported workshop is perfect for beginners to printmaking or anyone with a love of making looking to try something new.
Rosie will provide lots of images for inspiration, and will guide you through the process step by step, no previous experience needed. Be warned – linocut is highly addictive!
Silversmith Workshop
Hammered Silver Ring Workshop
6 – 9pm Fully Booked
Monday 14 September
£70 (includes all materials)
Join Sian from Cumbria Creative Workshops for a creative silversmithing session in which you will make your own sterling silver band ring with a beautiful hammered finish. Using traditional techniques, you’ll learn how to shape, solder and texture thick silver wire (4x2mm) into a bold, hand-hammered ring of your own.
In this relaxed, hands-on three-hour session, you’ll be guided through the ring-making process, from measuring and shaping the band to hammering in its distinctive faceted texture. A lovely, accessible introduction to silversmithing, and a striking piece you’ll wear every day.
– Create a sterling silver hammered band ring to take home
– Learn traditional silversmithing techniques in a friendly, supportive setting
– A three-hour, beginner – friendly session – no experience necessary
Please bring an old apron to protect your clothes, and some earplugs as this workshop can be loud!
Silversmith Workshop
Silver and Copper Autumn Leaf Pendant
Saturday 10 October 2 Places Remaining
10am – 1pm
£70 (includes all materials)
Celebrate the changing seasons by crafting your own beautiful silver jewellery based on our native autumn leaves.
Join Sian to learn traditional metalworking techniques as you shape and texture silver and copper into nature-inspired pendants. Perfect for every skill level.
Please bring an old apron to protect your clothes.
Silversmith Workshop
Silver Band Ring Workshop
Monday 19 October 2 Places Remaining
6.30 – 8.30pm
£45 (includes all materials)
Join Sian from Cumbria Creative Workshops for a creative silversmithing session in which you will make your own simple, sterling silver band ring. Using traditional techniques, you’ll learn how to shape and solder silver wire into a smooth, polished ring of your own.In this short, hands-on session, you’ll be guided through the ring-making process, from measuring and shaping the band to giving it its final polish.
A lovely, accessible introduction to silversmithing, and a piece you’ll wear every day.
– Create a sterling silver band ring to take home
– Learn traditional silversmithing techniques in a friendly,supportive setting
– A short, beginner-friendly session – no experience necessary
Plaster Casting Workshop
Botanical Plaster casting Workshop
Saturday 12 September Fully Booked
Saturday 17 October Fully Booked
10am – 1pm
£35
Learn the process of imprinting botanical foliage into clay before creating a detailed plaster cast to keep.
Inspired by seasonal plants and foliage, this workshop celebrates the delicate textures and intricate patterns found in nature, resulting in a beautiful botanical artwork to take home.
Suitable for ages 16+
Clay Workshop
Seed Pod Pots
Saturday 19 September
10am – 1 pm
£40
Explore sculpting, shaping and texturing techniques while creating a collection of small seed pod-inspired pots.
Taking inspiration from the natural forms, patterns and textures found in seed heads and pods, you’ll learn how to build expressive ceramic forms full of character.
Your pieces will be fired twice and finished with an effective wiped-back underglaze surface before being ready for collection.
Suitable for ages 8+
accompanied by a participating adult
Clay Workshop
Sgraffito Decorated Slab-Built Pot
Saturday 3 October Fully Booked
10am – 1pm
£40
An ambitious and rewarding workshop exploring slab-building and surface decoration.
Create a cylindrical ceramic pot before learning the beautiful technique of sgraffito, where layers of coloured slip are carefully scratched back to reveal your design.
This workshop offers a wonderful introduction to creating functional pottery with detailed decorative surfaces. Your pot will be fired twice before collection.
Suitable for ages 16+
Build Skills, Grow Confidence, keep Creating
Creative Foundations Art Course
6 Week – Thursday Evening 1st Half Term
Thursday Evening – 1st Half term Fully Booked
17 September
24 September
1 October
8 October
15 October
22 October
6pm – 8pm
£90 for 6 weeks
Discover the joy of exploring drawing, painting and creative practice in a relaxed, welcoming studio where creativity is encouraged and everyone is supported to develop at their own pace.
Our Beginner Art Course is available as either a 6-week or 12-week block (book both 6 week blocks together), making it easy to fit around your schedule while giving you the opportunity to continually develop your skills and confidence. Many students choose to continue onto another block, with each course introducing fresh themes, artists, techniques and creative challenges while building on the foundations learned previously.
Whether you’re completely new to art or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll be guided step by step through a carefully planned programme designed to help you grow as an artist.
Throughout the course you’ll explore:
– Essential drawing and painting techniques
– Colour, composition, tone and texture
– A range of exciting materials and media
– Sketchbook practice and creative experimentation
– Inspiration from both contemporary and traditional artists
– Working from observation, reference photographs and personal ideas
The Art House Approach
At Beck Gibbs Art House, learning is about developing skills, curiosity and confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Each session combines practical demonstrations, guided activities and individual tuition, allowing every student to progress in their own way. While everyone follows the same carefully structured programme, you’ll be encouraged to make personal creative choices and develop your own artistic style as your confidence grows.
With small class sizes, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance, constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the course.
Whether your aim is to learn the fundamentals, rekindle a love of art, or make creativity a regular part of your life, this course provides a solid foundation for continued artistic development.
Suitable for beginners and those returning to art after a break.
Build Skills, Grow Confidence, keep Creating
Creative Foundations Art Course
6 Week – Thursday Evening 2nd Half Term
Thursday Evening – 2nd Half Term
5 November
12 November
19 November
26 November
3 December
10 December
Places are limited – so if you would like to attend the full 12 weeks it is recommended to book the 1st and 2nd half term block together to avoid missing out as places may book up.
6pm – 8pm
£90 for 6 weeks
Discover the joy of exploring drawing, painting and creative practice in a relaxed, welcoming studio where creativity is encouraged and everyone is supported to develop at their own pace.
Our Beginner Art Course is available as either a 6-week or 12-week block(book both 6 week blocks together), making it easy to fit around your schedule while giving you the opportunity to continually develop your skills and confidence. Many students choose to continue onto another block, with each course introducing fresh themes, artists, techniques and creative challenges while building on the foundations learned previously.
Whether you’re completely new to art or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll be guided step by step through a carefully planned programme designed to help you grow as an artist.
Throughout the course you’ll explore:
– Essential drawing and painting techniques
– Colour, composition, tone and texture
– A range of exciting materials and media
– Sketchbook practice and creative experimentation
– Inspiration from both contemporary and traditional artists
– Working from observation, reference photographs and personal ideas
The Art House Approach
At Beck Gibbs Art House, learning is about developing skills, curiosity and confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Each session combines practical demonstrations, guided activities and individual tuition, allowing every student to progress in their own way. While everyone follows the same carefully structured programme, you’ll be encouraged to make personal creative choices and develop your own artistic style as your confidence grows.
With small class sizes, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance, constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the course.
Whether your aim is to learn the fundamentals, rekindle a love of art, or make creativity a regular part of your life, this course provides a solid foundation for continued artistic development.
Suitable for beginners and those returning to art after a break.
Build Skills, Grow Confidence, keep Creating
Creative Foundations Art Course
6 Week – Tuesday Afternoon 1st Half Term
Tuesday Afternoon – 1st Half Term
15 September
22 September
29 September
6 October
13 October
20 October
2pm – 4pm
£90 for 6 weeks
Discover the joy of exploring drawing, painting and creative practice in a relaxed, welcoming studio where creativity is encouraged and everyone is supported to develop at their own pace.
Our Beginner Art Course is available as either a 6-week or 12-week block(book both 6 week blocks together), making it easy to fit around your schedule while giving you the opportunity to continually develop your skills and confidence. Many students choose to continue onto another block, with each course introducing fresh themes, artists, techniques and creative challenges while building on the foundations learned previously.
Whether you’re completely new to art or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll be guided step by step through a carefully planned programme designed to help you grow as an artist.
Throughout the course you’ll explore:
– Essential drawing and painting techniques
– Colour, composition, tone and texture
– A range of exciting materials and media
– Sketchbook practice and creative experimentation
– Inspiration from both contemporary and traditional artists
– Working from observation, reference photographs and personal ideas
The Art House Approach
At Beck Gibbs Art House, learning is about developing skills, curiosity and confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Each session combines practical demonstrations, guided activities and individual tuition, allowing every student to progress in their own way. While everyone follows the same carefully structured programme, you’ll be encouraged to make personal creative choices and develop your own artistic style as your confidence grows.
With small class sizes, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance, constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the course.
Whether your aim is to learn the fundamentals, rekindle a love of art, or make creativity a regular part of your life, this course provides a solid foundation for continued artistic development.
Suitable for beginners and those returning to art after a break.
Build Skills, Grow Confidence, keep Creating
Creative Foundations Art Course
6 Week – Tuesday Afternoon 2nd Half Term
Places are limited – so if you would like to attend the full 12 weeks it is recommended to book the 1st and 2nd half term block together to avoid missing out as places may book up.
Tuesday Afternoon – 2nd Half term
3 November
10 November
17 November
24 November
1 December
8 December
2pm – 4pm
£90 for 6 weeks
Discover the joy of exploring drawing, painting and creative practice in a relaxed, welcoming studio where creativity is encouraged and everyone is supported to develop at their own pace.
Our Beginner Art Course is available as either a 6-week or 12-week block(book both 6 week blocks together), making it easy to fit around your schedule while giving you the opportunity to continually develop your skills and confidence. Many students choose to continue onto another block, with each course introducing fresh themes, artists, techniques and creative challenges while building on the foundations learned previously.
Whether you’re completely new to art or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll be guided step by step through a carefully planned programme designed to help you grow as an artist.
Throughout the course you’ll explore:
– Essential drawing and painting techniques
– Colour, composition, tone and texture
– A range of exciting materials and media
– Sketchbook practice and creative experimentation
– Inspiration from both contemporary and traditional artists
– Working from observation, reference photographs and personal ideas
The Art House Approach
At Beck Gibbs Art House, learning is about developing skills, curiosity and confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Each session combines practical demonstrations, guided activities and individual tuition, allowing every student to progress in their own way. While everyone follows the same carefully structured programme, you’ll be encouraged to make personal creative choices and develop your own artistic style as your confidence grows.
With small class sizes, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance, constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the course.
Whether your aim is to learn the fundamentals, rekindle a love of art, or make creativity a regular part of your life, this course provides a solid foundation for continued artistic development.
Suitable for beginners and those returning to art after a break.
Children’s Art Party Sessions
Looking for something a little different for a birthday celebration? Our children’s art party sessions offer a creative experience where young artists can explore, make and enjoy creating together.
Choose a theme and we’ll build the session around it, with a mixture of painting, drawing and hands-on making activities designed to spark imagination and creativity. From animals and nature to fantasy worlds and favourite interests, each session is tailored to your group and encourages children to enjoy the process of creating while making something special to take home.
Led by artist and educator Becky Gibbs, sessions are relaxed, engaging and suitable for all abilities. The focus is on creativity, exploration and having fun making art in a welcoming studio environment.
Suitable for ages 8+
£20 per person – 10 children per booking please
Private Creative Workshops for Groups
Looking for a creative experience to enjoy with friends, family, colleagues or a community group? Private workshops can be arranged for groups of four or more, offering the opportunity to relax, create and spend time together in an inspiring studio environment.
Ready to explore your creativity?
Call to plan your ideal Kendal workshop today
Enjoy calm teaching, supportive feedback and a finished piece you’ll be proud to display.
