THE ARTS FACTORY
ART CLUBS AND CLASSES
Kids. Teens. Adults.
ADULT ART EXPERIENCES
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.
AUTUMN 2026 PROGRAMME
Art & Yoga Workshop – St Barnabas Parish Hall
STRETCH, CREATE & CONNECT
1/2 DAY WORKSHOP
When: Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village
Time: 10.00 am to 1.30pm
Cost: £50, including yoga, art and refreshments
A Sunday morning of yoga, art and good company
Fancy trying something different? Join Tania Brown and Lynn from The Arts Factory for a relaxed morning of movement, colour and creativity.
We’ll begin with Tania’s welcoming yoga flow, followed by drinks, nourishing snacks and time to chat.
Then gather around a shared table with paper, paint and autumn flowers. Lynn will introduce playful drawing activities — including drawing without looking at the paper — before we bring our marks and colours together in a communal painting.
No art experience needed and no pressure to make a perfect picture. Just gentle encouragement, room to experiment and the pleasure of making something together.
Come with a friend or on your own — you’ll be welcome either way.
Art in the Café – Tuesday Mornings at West 16th
FACE TO FACE:
DRAWING & PAINTING PORTRAITS
6 WEEK COURSE
When: Tues 10th Nov - Tues 15th Dec
Venue: West 16th Cafe, North Dulwich
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Cost: £240
Explore the art of portraiture through line, tone, colour and expressive paint. Taking inspiration from David Hockney, Lucian Freud and Alice Neel, this 6 week course will gently guide you through a series of portrait studies, building confidence step by step.
We’ll begin with simple observational drawing and expressive line, before moving into structure, light and shadow, skin tones, colour, brushwork and character. You’ll explore a range of materials including graphite, charcoal, coloured pencils, and acrylics.
With clear instructions and individual support, you’ll learn how to approach the face without getting caught up in perfection — focusing instead on looking carefully, building form and creating portraits with feeling and personality.
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.
Paint in the Pub – Thursday Nights at The Castle
BOTANICAL INKS
DRAWING &
BLOTTED LINE TECHNIQUE
When: Thurs 12th Nov
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxing and experimental evening exploring ink-based mark-making techniques inspired by natural forms.
Using an exciting range of unconventional tools — including sticks, feathers, cocktail skewers and string — you’ll create expressive, textural artwork filled with movement and energy.
Through ink application and the blotted line technique, you’ll explore line, texture and layering, capturing the delicate shapes of dried flowers, seed heads and natural forms.
No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to play and explore.
All materials are provided.
SEASONAL LINOPRINTING
CHRISTMAS/SEASONAL CARDS
When: Thurs 26th Nov
Time: 7.45 pm to 10.00 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 seasonal/Christmas themes, with the opportunity to develop and extend your own ideas and skills.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. You will leave with a set of prints/ cards/
FESTIVE SCENES
MONOPRINTING & WATERCOLOURS
When: Thurs 3rd Dec
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a mindful and fulfilling workshop inspired by the stunning nature-based prints of Angela Harding. Using a simple monoprinting technique with carbon copy paper, you’ll create beautiful layered prints enhanced with delicate watercolour washes.
No drawing skills are required — you can trace your chosen image, making this a perfect workshop for beginners and experienced artists alike.
All materials are provided.