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.
Autumn Workshop/Courses
ART OF THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE
MORNING WORKSHOP
6 WEEK COURSE
When: Tues 4th Nov - Tues 9th Dec
Venue: West 16th Cafe, North Dulwich
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Cost: £240
Discover the beauty of the British countryside in this six-week creative course. Inspired by our landscapes and wildlife, you’ll explore expressive drawing and painting techniques using inks, watercolours, and acrylics. Along the way, we’ll take inspiration from British artists such as Jake Winkle, learning how to capture texture, movement, and atmosphere in your own unique style.
Suitable for all levels, this relaxed and supportive course offers the perfect space to experiment, build confidence, and enjoy the mindful process of making art.
New! Paint in the Pub – Thursday nights at The Castle
CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE PAINTING
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 2nd October
Time: 7.30 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxed painting session exploring still life through acrylics. Working from simple arrangements, you’ll learn how to capture shape, muted tones, and texture.
Perfect for beginners and those who want to revisit old skills.
AUTUMNAL TREES PAINTING
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 16th October
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Celebrate the colours of the season. Learn how to use bold brushstrokes, experiment with a variety of brushes, and explore impasto techniques with acrylic paints to create an autumnal scene. We will provide all the inspiration and guidance needed.
Perfect for beginners and those who want to revisit old skills.
FRUITS OF THE SEASON
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 6th November
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Capture the rich colours and textures of the season in this relaxing watercolour class. Guided step by step, you’ll explore techniques for blending, layering, and adding depth as you paint a vibrant still life of autumnal fruits. Perfect for all levels,
This workshop invites you to unwind, enjoy the season’s colours, and bring your own autumn still life to life.
SEASONAL LINOPRINTING
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 20th November
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £40
Get creative this festive season and design your own hand-printed Christmas cards and gift tags!
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of linocut printing, from designing a simple festive motif to safely carving your block and printing it onto beautiful card and paper.
Whether you’re a beginner or have tried linoprinting before, this session is a chance to experiment, relax, and take home a set of unique handmade prints perfect for gifting.
WINTRY LANDSCAPES
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 27th November
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Whether you’re returning to build on your collection or joining us for the very first time, this workshop is the perfect creative escape!
Inspired by the bold textures and dramatic contrasts of David Barnes, we’ll be creating expressive wintry landscapes in acrylics. You’ll explore palette knife techniques, layering, and colour blending to capture the atmosphere of rolling hills, striking skies, and rustic rural scenes.
MONOPRINTS & WATERCOLOURS
PAINT AT THE PUB
When: Thurs 4th December
Time: 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxing and creative workshop inspired by the stunning nature-based prints of Angela Harding. Using a simple mono printing 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.
Monoprinting with Watercolours