Art events this weekend in Brighton & Hove
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Updated 4 September 2026 · 74 active sources
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- Life Drawing/PaintingEvery Saturday, 11am-1pmSussex County Arts Club£10
- Life Drawing/PaintingEvery Saturday, 3pm-5pmSussex County Arts Club£10
- Life PaintingEvery Sunday, 10:30am-1:30pmSussex County Arts Club£12
- CostumeEvery Sunday, 2:30pm-5:30pmSussex County Arts Club£12
- Urban Sketching ClubSecond Saturday monthly, 10:30am-1pmAround BrightonFree
- DRAGONSUntil 1 NovRoyal Pavilion & Garden
- Hop! Skip! Jump!This new family-friendly exhibition explores the wonderful world of animals from Brighton & Hove Museums’ fine art collection.Until 6 SepHove Museum of Creativity
- Into the BlueThis summer, dive into the deep blue sea and sky with us.Until 20 SepBrighton Museum & Art Gallery
- Wildlife Photographer of the YearExperience the wonder of the natural world through the lens of the world’s finest photographers.Until 6 SepBrighton Museum & Art Gallery
- In Between Gallery: The Snail and the MannequinUntil 30 SepFabrica
- Beyond the Studio: a celebration of artists and makers at PhoenixMain Gallery Beyond the Studio: a celebration of artists and makers at Phoenix Exhibition 11 July - 13 September Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5pmUntil 13 SepPhoenix Art Space
- Summer Colour 2026Until 6 SepCameron Contemporary Art
- Felipe Baeza: ErrantryUntil 6 SepMaureen Paley: Morena di Luna
- Beyond The Binary – a celebration of Trans JoyUntil 30 SepThe Ledward Centre
- Atelier OPEN 2026Until 13 SepAtelier Beside the SeaFree
- Beside the Sea 2026Until 13 SepPretty Neat GalleryFree
- Dave RowntreeUntil 16 SepIndelible Fine Art
- fracture art_showUntil 13 SepGallery40
- Clear Canvas26 August - 6 September Wed - Sun 12 - 5pmUntil 6 SepPhoenix Art Space
- Helen Hilliard, Botanical ArtistUntil 27 SepThe Grange Gallery
- Drift WorkUntil 12 SepGallery 19a
- Intuitive Painting WorkshopWe can offer the perfect setting for a painting with friends workshop. No prior skills needed. Workshop supported by a friendly artist.Today, 17:00Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Nøkken: Perdita Sinclair4 - 26 September Wed - Sun 12 - 5pmUntil 26 SepPhoenix Art Space
- Paws & Patterns: Pet Bandanas Workshop in Brighton37 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina Village, BrightonToday, 18:30Pretty Neat Gallery
- Abstract Seascape Printmaking Workshop with Ruth EgonLearn how to master a seascape theme printmaking artwork. Using tools found at home, this workshop is for beginner printmakersSat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Artisan Trio - workshop package3 workshops - Mosaics, Nature painting, Pottery, hosted by Liberation Gallery in the historic lanes of Brighton.Sat 5 Sep, 10:00Liberation Art Gallery£79.00
- Beach Painting Workshop: A Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting ExperienceCapture the beauty of the coast as you create your own seaside canvas while learning the fundamentals of acrylic painting.Sat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Brighton in a Postcard: Creative Collage WorkshopCreate a unique postcard-sized collage inspired by Brighton's famous sites, at Liberation Art Gallery CIC, BrightonSat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Brighton Paint & Sip Creative WorkshopPaint & Sip in the Heart of Brighton Lanes: Bubbles, Creativity & BYOBSat 5 Sep, 15:00Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Craft 'n' Sip Party - Birthday, hen, family, friends creative partyGet crafty workshop birthday celebrations in the heart of Brighton Lanes: Bubbles, Creativity & BYOBSat 5 Sep, 15:00Liberation Art Gallery£34.00
- Creating textured surfaces by heat processes in textile art.BRIGHTON EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES A practical session led by Jane Russell: Creating textured surfaces by heat processes in textile art. We will be experimenting with heat processes on a range of materials for hand and/or machine embroidery. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA Guests pay just £5.00 for each of the first two afternoon meetings attended. For more information and to book a place email Sally: events@brightonembroidery.org or visit our website www.brightonembroidery.orgSat 5 Sep, 14:00Patcham Community Centre
- Ink Painting Nature Illustration Creative WorkshopRuth Egon will show you how to paint flowers and fauna using colourful inks in a relaxing, informal and intuitive way.Sat 5 Sep, 13:00Liberation Art Gallery£33.00
- Mosaic frame keepsakeCreate a special personalised photo frame for your loved one using mosaicsSat 5 Sep, 13:00Liberation Art Gallery£42.00
- Mosaic Workshop for Beginners!Create your first Mosaic! A hands on beginner's workshop with one of our resident artists- take away your own mosaic creation!Sat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£34.00
- Painting with Expression: Mixed Media WorkshopExplore mark making, rhythm, and intuitive painting using mixed media at Liberation Art Gallery CIC, BrightonSat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Pebbles & Pattern: Mixed Media Explorations Inspired by Brighton BeachDiscover the beauty hidden in Brighton's pebbles through colour, pattern, texture and playful experimentation with Liberation Art GallerySat 5 Sep, 13:00Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Pottery paint and glaze workshopAdult pottery workshop at Liberation Art Gallery!Sat 5 Sep, 12:45Liberation Art Gallery£35.00
- Saturday Screenprinting: Beloved Pets - 5 September 2026A one-day Saturday screenprinting workshop in Brighton & Hove on 5 September 2026. Create a screenprint of your beloved pet. Beginners welcome.Sat 5 Sep, time unknownInk Spot Press£90.00
- Sip and Paint BrightonBeginner friendly paint and sip in Brighton & Hove area. Very relaxed setting, bring a friend or come alone. BYOB welcome!Sat 5 Sep, 18:30West Beach Hotel Brighton£27.80
- Sip and sculpt pottery partyLooking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate? Our Sip and Sculpt is the perfect blend of creativity & laughter.Sat 5 Sep, 15:00Liberation Art Gallery£45.00
- Sip and Splatter Hen PartyLooking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate the bride-to-be? Our Painting Hen Party is the perfect blend of creativity & laughterSat 5 Sep, 15:00Liberation Art Gallery£30.00
- Taster Pottery WorkshopCreative pottery workshop for adults every Saturday at Liberation Art Gallery, hosted by our resident ceramic artist in central Brighton.Sat 5 Sep, 12:00Liberation Art Gallery£32.00
- The Artist’s Brush Mix - workshop package3 workshops - Silk painting, Nature painting, and Expressive painting, hosted by Liberation Gallery in the historic lanes of Brighton.Sat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£79.00
- Wildflower Painting Workshop: A Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting ExperienceCreate your own beautiful wildflower canvas while learning the fundamentals of painting in a relaxed and welcoming environment.Sat 5 Sep, 10:30Liberation Art Gallery£29.00
- Child Pottery Workshop: Sunday kid's clubOur children’s pottery workshop provides a safe, supervised, and fun creative space where parents can enjoy a well-deserved break!Sun 6 Sep, 11:00Liberation Art Gallery£18.00
- Children's Pottery WorkshopChildren's creative pottery workshop every Saturday at Liberation Art Gallery, hosted by our resident ceramic artist in central Brighton.Sun 6 Sep, 11:00Liberation Art Gallery£18.00
- Creative Mapping: My Place in BrightonWhat makes a place meaningful: its architecture, its memories, its people or the way it makes us feel?Sun 6 Sep, time unknownThe Vault - Brighton Contemporary Art
- Expressive Painting Course (x6) : Seascapes, Sunsets & Self-ExpressionA short course in painting fundamentals, to increase your confidence, skills and enjoyment with painting. Complete over 6 workshopsSun 6 Sep, 11:00Liberation Art Gallery£167.00
- Sun 6th September 2026 - Paint your own Large Abstract with Magdalena SmolarskaThrough fun, guided group and individual creative painting practice, we’ll explore a wide range of art materials, experiment with an unconventional tools and try many abstract painting techniques including layering, mark making, texture. All centred around experimentation, fun and letting go… After a delicious vegetarian lunch together, you will have time to develop your own intuitive painting on large canvas which you will take home with you at the end of the workshop. All materials included. Sunday 6th September 2026 10am-4pm £269 For more info or to book head hereSun 6 Sep, time unknownWest Hove Studio
- Life DrawingA chill untutored life drawing class with good lighting, drawing boards and easels. A mixture of short and long poses.Mon 7 Sep, 19:3079 Beaconsfield Rd£12.00
- Life drawing & portraiture at CornerstoneRelax and unwind in these fantastic life drawing and portraiture sessions. Music atmosphere, materials available, guidance optional for allMon 7 Sep, 19:00Cornerstone Community Centre£16.96
- Sept/Oct Monday evening pottery courseClasses run from our loft studio in central Brighton (Hartington Rd, BN2 3PA). They're small, with no more than seven people, and lots of one-to-one tuition (and tea!) On-street parking is free at the time of the course. All classes are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced potters. If you are booking for an under-16, please call us before booking to discuss. If you are a beginner, or are not confident to work more independently yet, the course will take you through projects which will introduce you to the fundamental principles of hand-building. You can explore pinch pots, coiling techniques, and the use of soft and hard slabs. You'll get the opportunity to experiment with a range of glazes and decoration techniques. If you have some pottery experience already, then you can bring ideas for projects you would like to make, and we will support you to make them come to life! All potters will get the chance to book an optional extra throwing session in the 7th week of the course, where you can have a go at the fun and tricky skill of throwing a pot on the wheel. This costs an extra £40, and you can decide nearer the time if you would like to book this. The course price includes use of clay, a range of glazes, underglazes and slips. Firing costs are charged at £1 per 100g of fired, finished work. Each student is able to book one catch-up class per term. You may be able to swap with a student in another class, or we will run a catch-up evening towards the end of the course. Come along, play with clay and make some beautiful ceramics!7 Sep to 12 OctHot Fox Pottery£250.00
- Sept/Oct Monday lunchtime pottery courseClasses run from our loft studio in central Brighton (Hartington Rd, BN2 3PA). They're small, with no more than seven people, and lots of one-to-one tuition (and tea!) On-street parking is free at the time of the course. All classes are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced potters. If you are booking for an under-16, please call us before booking to discuss. If you are a beginner, or are not confident to work more independently yet, the course will take you through projects which will introduce you to the fundamental principles of hand-building. You can explore pinch pots, coiling techniques, and the use of soft and hard slabs. You'll get the opportunity to experiment with a range of glazes and decoration techniques. If you have some pottery experience already, then you can bring ideas for projects you would like to make, and we will support you to make them come to life! All potters will get the chance to book an optional extra throwing session in the 7th week of the course, where you can have a go at the fun and tricky skill of throwing a pot on the wheel. This costs an extra £40, and you can decide nearer the time if you would like to book this. The course price includes use of clay, a range of glazes, underglazes and slips. Firing costs are charged at £1 per 100g of fired, finished work. Each student is able to book one catch-up class per term. You may be able to swap with a student in another class, or we will run a catch-up evening towards the end of the course. Come along, play with clay and make some beautiful ceramics!7 Sep to 12 OctHot Fox Pottery£250.00
- Taster Session for the Creative Writing Programme – BrightonJoin us for a practical writing workshop and find out more about our two-year course and our approach to teaching creative writing.Mon 7 Sep, time unknownKemptown Bookshop
