THE ARTS FACTORY
ART CLUBS AND CLASSES
Kids. Teens. Adults.
ADULT ART COURSES
Are you looking to explore your artistic skills? Our Adult Art Workshops are perfect for beginners, or those who have not picked up a paintbrush since their school or student days.
Our classes are welcoming & inspiring and look to build confidence as well as gaining new skills or brushing up on old ones. Our workshops provide a supportive & calming space in carefully chosen venues around Peckham and Dulwich. A perfect way to carve out a few hours for yourself to boost well-being personal growth.
We provide stand-alone workshops on the following themes:
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Painting
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Drawing
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Printing
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Mixed Media
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Lino Printing
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Collage
All materials, inspiration and encouragement provided.
Workshop/Courses 2026
Create at The Cafe – Morning Courses at West 16th
FINDING STILLNESS:
A Still Life Course
5 WEEK COURSE
When: Tues 24th Feb - Tues 24th March
Venue: West 16th Cafe, North Dulwich
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Cost: £200
A relaxed short course for adults who want to slow down and enjoy making art.
We’ll explore still life using everyday objects, taking time to really look, play with simple compositions, and experiment with gentle colour choices. You’ll be guided step by step as you create drawings and paintings in a calm, supportive environment.
This course is ideal if you’re new to art, returning after a break, or just looking for a quieter, more mindful way to be creative.
There’s no pressure to be “good” at art — just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.
All levels welcome.
Paint in the Pub – Thursday Nights at The Castle
LINOPRINTING
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 12th Feb
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £40
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of linocut printing, from creating a simple design to carving your lino block and printing onto a range of quality paper.
You’ll be given inspiration from a range of themes, with the opportunity to develop and extend your own ideas and skills.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this relaxed session is a great chance to experiment, unwind, and leave with a set of unique handmade prints.
KITCHEN COLLAGE
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 5th March
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
A playful collage workshop inspired by everyday kitchen objects and quirky compositions.
You’ll create your own textured collage papers before cutting, layering, and assembling a characterful kitchen scene.
Beginner-friendly, gently guided, and full of creative freedom — all materials provided.
STILL LIFE WITH VASE
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 19th March
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
A bright and uplifting painting workshop inspired by the colourful floral still lifes of Sheri Singer.
Using expressive brushwork, layered colour, and pattern, you’ll create a vibrant springtime still life.
Beginner-friendly, gently guided, and all about enjoying colour and the process — all materials provided.