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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:

  • Painting

  • Drawing

  • Printing

  • Mixed Media

  • Lino Printing 

  • Collage

All materials, inspiration and encouragement provided.

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Upcoming Workshop/Courses

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Scenes of Summer

 MORNING WORKSHOP  


5 WEEK COURSE 

 

When:     Tues 17th June  - Tues 15th July 

Venue:     West 16th Cafe, North Dulwich 

Time:      10.00 am to 12.30 pm

Cost:       £200

Step into summer through acrylic paint and soft pastels in this uplifting five-week course designed to help you express the warmth, colour, and energy of the season. Drawing inspiration from both contemporary and traditional artists, we'll explore glowing skies, soft coastal light, breezy landscapes, sunsets and shimmering water using a variety of expressive materials and techniques.

Each week, you'll be guided through short warm-ups, creative prompts, and  projects that focus on building layers of colour, confidence, and atmosphere in your work.

 

Perfect for both beginners and returning creatives, this course is about embracing process over perfection—allowing space for experimentation, discovery, and joyful mark-making.

All materials are included, and all levels are welcome.

Max 10 persons  so book early to avoid disappointment.

 CONTEMPORARY  FRUIT BOWL 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    Monday 9th June 

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35

 

Once again we are turning to the brilliant Natalie Savage for inspiration in this acrylic painting workshop. Exploring bold colours and dynamic compositions in a still-life painting class.

 

Slow down and find a new appreciation for the everyday through playful brushwork, bold use of shapes and colours to capture the charm of these fruits.

 

No prior paintings skills are needed. Come try something new, and leave with a unique and expressive artwork!

 

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 ANIMAL LINO PRINT
EVENING WORKSHOP

 

When:     Monday 16th June 

(Rescheduled from Mon 19th May)

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £40

Are you an animal lover? Whether you're wild about wildlife or want to immortalise your own furry friend, this playful and beginner-friendly workshop is for you!

In this light-hearted, hands-on session, you’ll create a bold and striking linocut print of your favourite animal—anything from majestic owls and curious foxes to your beloved dog, cat, or even guinea pig!

 

 

No drawing skills or prior experience needed: you'll be guided step-by-step, and we will be tracing designs.

Just send a high-contrast black-and-white photo of your chosen animal before the workshop, and we’ll help you get lino-print ready. Perfect for total beginners and confident creatives alike.

Bring your love of animals—and leave with a beautiful hand-printed artwork to keep or gift!

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 ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    Monday 23rd June 

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35

Inspired by the wonderful mixed media artist Ana Falcetta, we will be using links to create abstract compositions. Take some time for yourself to experiment with these colourful and dynamic creations.

 

We will be using fine liners and metallic pens to make cluster marks and trails to pull the piece together. There is the option to embroider for those extra enthusiastic artists who want to add extra texture and interest.

 

 PLAYFUL COLLAGE 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

 

You will  have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique! 

 

There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art. 

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 PLAYFUL COLLAGE 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

 

You will  have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique! 

 

There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art. 

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 PLAYFUL COLLAGE 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

 

You will  have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique! 

 

There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art. 

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 PLAYFUL COLLAGE 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

 

You will  have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique! 

 

There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art. 

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 PLAYFUL COLLAGE 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

 

You will  have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique! 

 

There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art. 

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 PLAYFUL COLLAGE 

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    Monday  7th July 

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

 

You will  have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique! 

 

There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art. 

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 CONTEMPORARY  VESSELS

EVENING WORKSHOP
 

         When:    Monday 14th July

Venue:    Kanella & Co,  Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF

Time:      7.15 pm  to  9.30 pm​

Cost:      £35


 

In this calming and creative painting workshop, you'll learn to create a simple still life using acrylic paints and soft, muted colour palettes inspired by Giorgio Morandi. 

 

Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll explore gentle composition, subtle tonal shifts, and the quiet beauty of everyday objects.

 

No previous painting experience required - come and explore new techniques in a mindful session of self expression.

 

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