Art workshops and classes in Brighton & Hove
Browse practical art workshops and classes by date, from one-off beginner sessions to regular studio groups. Prices and booking links appear only when a source confirms them.
Updated 4 September 2026 · 74 active sources
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- Cascade Art GroupEvery Tuesday, 1:30pm-4pmBrighthelm Centre
- In-Person Drop In Portrait ClubEvery Tuesday, 6:30pm-8:30pmOpen House PubFree
- Costume/PortraitEvery Wednesday, 10am-1pmSussex County Arts Club£12
- Wednesday afternoon art tutor sessionEvery Wednesday, 1:30pm-4pmDupont Art Club
- Craft 'n' ChatEvery Thursday, 10am-12pmStanford Avenue Methodist Church
- Thursday life and still-life sessionEvery Thursday, 10am-12:30pmDupont Art Club
- Sewing GroupEvery Friday, 10am-1pmBrighton Unemployed Centre Families Project
- Life SculptureEvery Friday, 7pm-9:30pmSussex County Arts Club£10 (With advance booking only)
- 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
- Atelier OPEN 2026Until 13 SepAtelier Beside the SeaFree
- Beside the Sea 2026Until 13 SepPretty Neat GalleryFree
- Dave RowntreeUntil 16 SepIndelible Fine Art
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- COLLAGE CLUB at THE JOKERTue 8 Sep, 18:00The Joker - BrightonFree
- Portrait ClubIn-person class, Drawing, Portrait, Untutored, Drop-inTue 8 Sep, 18:30The Open HouseFree
- Sept/Oct Weds 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!9 Sep to 14 OctHot Fox Pottery£250.00
- Sketchbook Club - Art for Wellbeing at BASJoin my friendly Sketchbook Club. A space to explore drawing and mixed media in a relaxed, social setting.Wed 9 Sep, 18:30Brighton Art Space£15.00
- Weekly Art Class - Beginner's Lino Printing WorkshopLearn how to create & print lino designs - suitable for complete beginnersWed 9 Sep, time unknownWaterstones
- Cat Art WorkshopJoin us for a cosy and creative art workshop inspired by the rescue cats who now call Purrfect Space home after their journey from IstanbulThu 10 Sep, time unknownPurrfect Space
- Couple's Pottery WorkshopCelebrate connection, creativity, and a little clay-covered fun at Liberation Art Gallery’s Pottery for Two.Fri 11 Sep, 19:00Liberation Art Gallery£25.00
- Weekly Art Class - Paint Nature in Watercolour (Friday Mornings)Beginner's weekly class painting nature & moreFri 11 Sep, time unknownWaterstones
- Art of Suminagashi Marbling: Creative Play Session for Adults37 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina Village, Brighton All materials includedSat 12 Sep, 14:00Pretty Neat Gallery
- Family WorkshopSat 12 Sep, 11:00Phoenix Art Space
- Silk painting creative workshopPerfect for beginners, a fun silk painting created on an embroidery loop - take away a handmade piece of art for your homeSat 12 Sep, 13:00Liberation Art Gallery£38.00
- Sip and Sculpt | Brighton 12/09/2026 - TempestUnleash Your Inner Artist at Our Sculpt and Sip Classes in Brighton! Join us for an unforgettable event of creativity, fun, and relaxation at our therapeutic sculpt and Sip classes in the heart of Brighton. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, our sessions are designed to bring out your inner Picasso. No experience is necessary! What to Expect: Guided Sculpting Session: Our talented instructors will guide you step-by-step through a pinch pot to teach you the basics of sculpting with air-dry clay Learn about the tools, and have our artists on hand to help you create your own masterpiece. Relaxing Atmosphere: Enjoy a laid-back, friendly environment perfect for unwinding after a long day. Drinks Available: Purchase a drink from the well-stocked bar to get your creative juices flowing. Choose from a variety of wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. All Materials Provided: We supply everything you need, including air-dry clay ,sculpture tools and aprons. Take Home Your Art: At the end of the class, you'll have your sculpture ready to take home. Air-dry clay takes 48 hours to set, and can then be decorated with acrylic paints (not included).Sat 12 Sep, time unknownTempest£32.00
- Urban Sketching ClubDrawing, In-person class, Landscape, Other, Drop-in, UntutoredSat 12 Sep, 10:30Around BrightonFree
- People, Plants & Place: A Collage Based Collaborative WorkshopLed by artist facilitators, turn local stories, everyday observations and shared experiences into a creative collage based archiveSun 13 Sep, time unknownThe Vault - Brighton Contemporary Art
- Playful Drawing Workshop Pink Moon: Outside EditionWe’re holding an outdoors playful drawing workshop in Pink Moon garden to feel all summery!!Mon 14 Sep, 18:30Pink Moon£10.46
- Pottery Wheel Course - September 2026 - Monday Evenings8 Monday Evenings 18:30 – 21:00 Course Duration: 14th September - 9th November 2026 20 hours Tutor: Tanya Gomes and Roberto Gagliano Breaks: 26th October (no class) This 8-week course is a comprehensive introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel, designed for complete beginners. You’ll start by learning the basics: preparing clay, centering, and forming simple shapes. As your confidence grows, you’ll move on to bowls, trimming techniques, and surface decoration using coloured slips. Read the complete course description below.14 Sep to 9 NovPottery Gagliano£335.00
- Pottery Wheel Course - September 2026 - Monday Mornings8 Monday Mornings 10:00-12:30 Course Duration: 14th September - 9th November 2026 20 hours Tutor: Roberto Gagliano Breaks (no class): 26th October Wheel Course – All Levels This course will give you a strong, inspiring foundation in pottery. The 8-session course led by Roberto Gagliano, ceramicist, and passionate teacher, is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the meditative, creative world of wheel-thrown pottery. This course is suitable for complete beginners, or people who have attended another courses and want to expand their wheel practice. Read the complete course description below.14 Sep to 9 NovPottery Gagliano£315.00
- COLLAGE CLUB at THE HOPE & RUINTue 15 Sep, 18:00The Hope & RuinFree
- Monthly Watercolour & Mixed Media Workshop15 September 2026 — 18 September 2026 10:00am — 12:00pm View details15 Sep to 18 SepOne Garden Brighton
- Portrait ClubIn-person class, Drawing, Portrait, Untutored, Drop-inTue 15 Sep, 18:30The Open HouseFree
- Screenprinting on PaperThis course gives an introduction to the screenprinting process. Students are taught how to make and use paper stencils and photo-stencils. The five-week course gives students time to understand the process, learn how to build up an image in layers and experiment with the medium. Ideal for beginners and for those who want a refresher. All screenprinting materials provided. Tutor: Cath Bristow15 Sep to 13 OctEast Side Print£170.00
- Turkish Marbling Workshop by Gulcihan VuralDiscover the art of Turkish Marbling.Learn techniques, create stunning patterns, and take home your own collection of marbled art pieces.Tue 15 Sep, time unknownONAIR
- Pottery Foundation Course - September 2026 - Wednesday Mornings8 Wednesday Mornings 10:00 – 12:30 Course duration: 16th September - 11th November 2026 20 hours Tutor: Roberto Gagliano Break (no class): 28th October Pottery Foundation Course. Hand building techniques and Pottery Wheel – All Levels Over eight weeks, Roberto will guide you through a well-rounded introduction to the world of ceramics, exploring three of pottery’s fundamental techniques, slab building, coil construction, and wheel throwing, alongside glazing and surface decoration. This course is designed to give students a broad and hands-on experience of pottery, with a strong emphasis on handbuilding techniques. Handbuilding allows you to shape clay using only your hands, simple tools, and your imagination, it’s a wonderfully intuitive and creative process that forms the foundation for understanding form, structure, and surface. As the course progresses, you’ll also be introduced to the pottery wheel, adding the dynamic challenge of throwing to your growing skillset. The final weeks focus on glazing and finishing, giving you a complete view of the ceramic process from raw clay to finished piece. Roberto’s teaching combines technical precision with warmth and encouragement, creating a supportive environment where students of all levels can grow in confidence and creativity. Each session includes clear demonstrations, personalised one-to-one guidance, and plenty of time to explore your own ideas. By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a small collection of your own finished ceramics, you’ll also have a deeper understanding of pottery as a creative craft, and a solid foundation to build on. Read the complete course description below.16 Sep to 11 NovPottery Gagliano£315.00
- Pottery Wheel Course - September 2026 - Wednesday Evenings8 Wednesday Evenings 18:30 – 21:00 Course duration: 16th September - 11th November 2026 Tutor: Roberto Gagliano Break (no class): 28th October Wheel Course Wheel Course – All Levels This course will give you a strong, inspiring foundation in pottery. The 8-session course led by Roberto, Master potter, ceramicist, and passionate teacher, is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the meditative, creative world of wheel-thrown pottery. This course is suitable for complete beginners, or people who have attended other courses and want to expand their wheel practice. Read the complete course description below.16 Sep to 11 NovPottery Gagliano£335.00
- Risograph Printing Induction WorkshopLearn the basics of risoprinting, separate your artwork into colour layers, and leave with 15 x 2‑colour A5 prints of your own design.Wed 16 Sep, time unknown3 College Place
- Ceramic Dot Art Workshop in Brighton37 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina Village, BrightonThu 17 Sep, 18:30Pretty Neat Gallery
- Courtside Crush | Paint and Sip Brighton 17/09/2026 - TempestUnleash Your Inner Artist at Our Paint and Sip Classes in Brighton! Join us for an unforgettable event of creativity, fun, and relaxation at our Paint and Sip classes in the heart of Brighton. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, our sessions are designed to bring out your inner Picasso. No experience is necessary! What to Expect: Guided Painting Session: Our talented instructors will provide step-by-step guidance to help you create your own masterpiece. Relaxing Atmosphere: Enjoy a laid-back, friendly environment perfect for unwinding after a long day. Drinks Available: Purchase a drink from the well-stocked bar to get your creative juices flowing. Choose from a variety of wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. All Materials Provided: We supply everything you need, including canvases, paints, brushes, and aprons. Take Home Your Art: At the end of the class, you'll have a beautiful piece of art to take home and proudly display.Thu 17 Sep, time unknownTempest£32.00
- Paper flowers workshop in Brighton37 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina Village, BrightonFri 18 Sep, 14:00Pretty Neat Gallery
- Pottery Wheel Course - September 2026 - Friday Morning8 Friday Mornings 10:00 – 12:30 Course duration: 18th September - 20th November 2026 20 Hours Tutor: Roberto Gagliano Breaks (No class): 2nd and 30th October Wheel Course – All Levels This course will give you a strong, inspiring foundation in pottery. The 8-session course led by Roberto Gagliano, Master potter, ceramicist, and passionate teacher, is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the meditative, creative world of wheel-thrown pottery. This course is suitable for complete beginners, or people who have attended another courses and want to expand their wheel practice. Read the complete course description below.18 Sep to 20 NovPottery Gagliano£315.00
