Six Week Botanical Art Course from 16th September
Create artwork inspired by nature on this 6 week day time drawing course. Discover pencil drawing and colour pencil ‘painting’ techniques within the context of all things botanical.
Use pencil, pastel and specialist colouring pencils and paint to capture flowers, leaves, bark, seeds, roots, twigs, or other plants.
All abilities welcome. This six week course runs on Tuesday mornings from 16th September 2025 from 10.30am-12.30pm. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
All abilities welcome. This six week course runs on Tuesday mornings from 16th September 2025 from 10.30am-12.30pm. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
Six Week Evening Drawing Course from 15th September
Explore foundational techniques in drawing using pencil, pastel, paint & pen during this fun and informal evening art course.
All abilities welcome. This six weeks course runs on Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm from 15th of September. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
Explore foundational techniques in drawing using pencil, pastel, paint & pen during this fun and informal evening art course.
Discover the basics of composition, line and form and perspective used in still life, portraiture and landscape drawings
All abilities welcome. This six weeks course runs on Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm from 15th of September. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
Explore foundational techniques in drawing using pencil, pastel, paint & pen during this fun and informal evening art course.
All abilities welcome. This six weeks course runs on Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm from 15th of September. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
All abilities welcome. This six weeks course runs on Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm from 15th of September. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
All abilities welcome. This six weeks course runs on Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm from 15th of September. All materials (and delicious home-made snacks) are included
Line & Wash Workshop 11th October 2025
‘Line and wash’ is a popular painting technique using pen, Indian ink and watercolours.
You will be shown different ways to apply pen drawings with washes of watercolours and discover the ancient craft of using a dip stick.
This one day workshop runs from 10.30am - 4pm on Saturday 11th October and includes and two course lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
‘Shoreline Stories’ A Wellbeing Mixed Media Workshop
This workshop with be led by experienced Mixed Media & Textile Artist Tracey Knight on the 18th October, 10.30am-4.00pm
I love collecting little finds from a holiday. Beach finds, ticket stubs, guide maps, unusual shells — tokens that hold memories of special times. These objects may seem small, but they carry emotions and connect us to our past.
In this one-day workshop, you’ll have time to pause, relax, and create your own curiosity display box to house your treasures. Together, we will:
Paint and decorate a display box to showcase your collected memories.
Explore mark-making techniques to create unique backgrounds.
Make simple printing blocks for texture and pattern.
Embellish a cut image with fabric and mindful stitching.
All abilities welcome. Includes a two course lunch and refreshments.
Sketchbook Play! Workshop 8th November 2025
This workshop will show you how to get the most out of your sketchbook. Having fun and getting creative with inspirational ways of mark making; drawing, painting, print and collage using a variety of materials.
This workshop runs from 10.30am-4pm and
includes a two course lunch and refreshments throughout the day. All abilities welcome.
Watercolour Painting for Beginners 22nd November
This workshop is especially for people with little to no experience of watercolour painting. You will be shown, step by step, essential watercolour techniques to produce simple images and landscapes. You’ll be guided in mixing and blending colours, washes, layering and basic brush techniques to produce beautiful watercolour pieces.
Includes a two course lunch and refreshments throughout the day and all materials.
A Festive Art Taster Day 6th December 2025
Indulge in a day of creativity, exploring a variety of art mediums and methods within a festive theme.
Explore foundational techniques using a choice of pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolours, inks and acrylic paint.
Explore foundational techniques using a choice of pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolours, inks and acrylic paint.
Explore foundational techniques using a choice of pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolours, inks and acrylic paint.
Explore foundational techniques using a choice of pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolours, inks and acrylic paint.
Explore foundational techniques using a choice of pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolours, inks and acrylic paint.
All abilities welcome. Includes a two-course lunch, mince pies, and refreshments throughout the day.
Explore foundational techniques using a choice of pencil, pastel, charcoal, watercolours, inks and acrylic paint.
All abilities welcome. Includes a two-course lunch, mince pies, and refreshments throughout the day.
Meet Lizzie, Art Tutor and Founder of ARC
“I love encouraging people in their creativity and I believe that everyone, given the space and encouragement, can produce a personal and integral piece of artwork they can be proud of.
The foundational technical skills applied to drawing and painting are vital and each class I teach focuses on developing these but I also believe in generating freedom rather than perfection.
My studios are surrounded by nature and create a calming and safe environment where people are inspired to ‘have a go’, drawing inspiration from the work of leading contemporary and historical artists. I love seeing my students discover new depths of creativity and the moment of surprise and pleasure when they start believing that they can do it”
Lizzie is an experienced teacher in Fine Art, Art & Design and Creative Textiles. As well as holding qualified teaching status and a BA Hons degree in Fine Art from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, she is a practising artist (you can view her work; click button below) and has exhibited work in galleries across the UK including Birmingham's own RBSA