Classes are filling up fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. Both the bright and airy main space and craft room are being kept clean and as safe as possible, so you can enjoy being creative with likeminded people. We look forward to seeing you at Yardley Arts.
Beccy Gillat runs a number of 3 hour, whole day and evening workshops throughout the year in our jewellery studio. Workshops include cabochon stone setting, spoon making and sea glass setting, all suitable for total beginners and those with some experience.
To view all workshops, please visit Beccy’s website.
Have you always wanted to draw but don’t know where to start, or want a refresher course? Then join tutor Emma Lindsay on this relaxed beginners course and you’ll be drawing before you know it!
This course is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email bookings@yardleyarts.org
On this six-week afternoon course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level, enabling you to develop at your own pace.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email bookings@yardleyarts.org
On this six-week evening course you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level, enabling you to develop at your own pace.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email bookings@yardleyarts.org
Unlock the beauty of watercolour painting on this six-week course. Learn simple yet effective techniques to help you paint with confidence.
Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home!
In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of animals and you will be creating your own.
Join renowned landscape painter David Pilgrim ROI for a day of plein air painting in the beautiful private grounds of The Old Rectory Manor, Yardley Hastings.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing
This session is built around a lively set of improvised short poses by Emma, exploring circular forms.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing –set with Andy
Discover the art of copper foil stained glass. Join us for a full or half-day immersive to learn traditional techniques and craft your own lovely panel or suncatcher for display, or several small pieces to give as gifts.
On the first (occasionally second) Friday of the month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
A painting and drawing project inspired by the American artist Jasper Johns who used letters in his artwork in layered and individual ways. We will use oil pastels to explore the shape and line of letters on the page and then watercolour around them to create a bold and vivid design.
Watercolour is the perfect medium to paint this ever popular subject.
Nicky shows you the stages of creating this artwork in informative demonstrations so you can enjoy creating your own unique painting.
Join our six evening classes to learn the craft of stained glass! Practice new skills, design and create your own panel and have fun in a relaxed and easy-going environment.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing
This will be a classic short pose session going from 5x1 minute poses slowly getting longer up to 30 minute poses. Short pose sessions are always fun and a great time to take risks, try new approaches and experiment.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing – 4 x 30 min with Michael
Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.
Join us for a six-week course illustrating autumnal subjects using coloured pencil, led by Botanical Artist Sophie Smith.
This course is designed for adults with beginner-level experience (or as a follow-on from Sophie’s previous botanical drawing course). Building on coloured pencil techniques to realistically depict a variety of seasonal ‘finds’ from fruit to seed heads.
Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home! In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of landscapes and you will be creating your own.
We welcome back the talented Cordell Garfield to run another full day’s portraiture workshop. Cordell teaches a step by step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The workshop is designed to help both beginners and more experienced artists.
Learn how to create realistic wildlife drawings in graphite with professional wildlife artist Cate Kutas.
Over six weeks you'll be guided through the techniques used to produce detailed animal portraits with convincing texture, tone and depth.
Working on canvas, follow a demonstrated step-by-step approach to painting a landscape. You will experiment with a range of techniques including dry brush work, blending, sgraffito and negative painting.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing
This session is built around a lively set of improvised short poses by Emma in a type of Obstacle Course for models. Different objects will be put out and scattered around the floor to interact with or pick up and move on the the next object.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing
After a 5 minute warm up, we will do a long pose set with a warm welcome to new model Vanessa.
Perfect for plant lovers and creative spirits alike, this session invites you to craft stunning nature-inspired stained glass using the copper foil method. Join us for a full or half-day immersive to learn these traditional techniques.
On the first (occasionally second) Friday of the month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
A watercolour class to learn techniques including wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush which we will then use to design imaginary and bold flower compositions.
Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.
Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home!
In this workshop, we will be looking at Christmas themed linocuts.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing
This will be a classic short pose session. Short pose sessions are always fun and a great time to take risks, try new approaches and experiment.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing
We are excited to welcome Faye for the whole day, with theme to be confirmed but this afternoon session will involve longer poses.
This workshop is an ideal introduction to landscape painting in oils. Working from a reference photo provided a landscape painting will be produced with attention to perspective, tonal values, colour mixing and application of colours. Students will be able to create a realistic landscape painting following a step-by-step process.
Perfect for plant lovers and creative spirits alike, this session invites you to craft stunning nature-inspired stained glass using the copper foil method. Join us for a full or half-day immersive to learn these traditional techniques.
Discover the joy of creating your very own unique pair of Quirky Penguins or make a Quirky Penguin tealight holder, using stoneware clay.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing
We are so lucky to have Emm join us this term and this is a short pose session with extremes of view point working on the floor but also on a table top. Testing exciting extremes of perspective.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing
This is a lovely interesting session with an exciting theme. After 5 minutes warm up there will be 4 poses based on classic poses of classical drawings or paintings.
Watercolour is the perfect medium to paint this ever popular subject.
Nicky shows you the stages of creating this artwork in informative demonstrations so you can enjoy creating your own unique painting.
Discover the joy of creating your very own whimsical highland cow, using stoneware clay.
Places are strictly limited for this brand new workshop and it won't be repeated in quite the same way again.
On the first (occasionally second) Friday of the month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)
Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home!
In this workshop, we will be looking at Christmas themed linocuts.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing
This will be a classic short pose session going from 5x1 minute poses slowly getting longer up to 30 minute poses.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing
This is a lovely interesting session with an exciting theme. After 5 minutes warm up there will be 4 poses based on poses sharing one space.
SMArT presents: Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing
We are excited to welcome new model Vanessa. No theme - Vanessa will start with a 5x1 min warm-up then bring muse energy for 4x30 min set.
SMArT presents: Saturday Morning Life Drawing – untutored short‑pose set with Samii
Drawing by Andrew Dutton
A really fun session to kick off the term. Word/mood interpretation by Samii.
This workshop is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email janeroberts696@gmail.com
Come and create a beautiful bird out of willow. This workshop is suitable for newcomers to willow weaving and those with some experience.
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
Create a colourful, sparkly, tiered birthday cake picture using paint and glitter and a variety of mixed media techniques.
On the first (occasionally second) Friday of the month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)
Join renowned landscape painter David Pilgrim ROI for a day of plein air painting in the beautiful private grounds of The Old Rectory Manor, Yardley Hastings.
A hands‑on monoprinting session, showing different techniques that can be used. We will then work spontaneously and expressively in response to a live model.
The session is fully accessible, with additional support provided wherever needed.
Bodies from the Carton brings together life drawing and experimental Tetrapak intaglio, using recycled materials to push your mark‑making into new territory.
Discover an exceptional collection of contemporary art at the inaugural Summer Open Exhibition 2026, showcasing selected work by artists from across the region and beyond. Free Admission.
Watercolour is the perfect medium to paint this ever popular subject.
Nicky shows you the stages of creating this artwork in informative demonstrations so you can enjoy creating your own unique painting.
Join us for an immersive full-day experience and discover the art of traditional leaded stained glass, as used in cathedrals, churches and houses across the UK. Led by an experienced instructor and artist, learn traditional techniques and craft your own leaded panel to hang in a window or for display in the garden.
Sara Myers’ Saturday life drawing is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group with professional models and lighting, set in our stunning main studio. Each event has a different model and theme carefully chosen to inspire and enhance your drawing skills.
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
Create a playful Matisse-inspired cut-out collage.
On the first (occasionally second) Friday of the month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)
Explore the colours, energy and atmosphere of the coast using an ‘alla prima’ approach with oils to achieve lively paintings that aim to capture the feeling of the sea and coastal subjects.
Enjoy the experience of painting a sunset in acrylics with the advantages of a textured canvas. You will follow a step by step demonstrated approach and you will learn and use a wide range of techniques in the process.
Sara Myers’ Saturday life drawing is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group with professional models and lighting, set in our stunning main studio. Each event has a different model and theme carefully chosen to inspire and enhance your drawing skills.
Perfect for plant lovers and creative spirits alike, this session invites you to craft stunning nature-inspired stained glass using the copper foil method. Join us for a full or half-day immersive to learn these traditional techniques.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email bookings@yardleyarts.org
Explore trees as a subject with oil paints to achieve lively results that capture the ‘essence’ of trees within the landscape. Aimed at students with some experience of oil painting.
This workshop is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email lendack@yahoo.com
Would you like to learn the art of linocut? Come and join Northamptonshire based linocut printmaker Kat Lendacka. You will leave with a selection of prints and greeting cards and a new skill you can keep improving at home!
In this workshop, we will be looking at linocuts of animals and you will be creating your own.
Join us for a five-week introductory course in botanical drawing, led by Botanical Artist Sophie Smith.
This course is designed for adults with beginner-level experience and aims to teach the fundamentals of drawing plants using graphite and coloured pencils.
Sara Myers’ Saturday life drawing is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group with professional models and lighting, set in our stunning main studio. Each event has a different model and theme carefully chosen to inspire and enhance your drawing skills.
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
Create a colourful, patterned tiger inspired by the artist Dean Russo, using chalks, starch and ink.
On the first (occasionally second) Friday of the month the main studio turns in to a working space to paint, draw, or simply have time to work on some ideas with others in a mutually supportive creative atmosphere. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or an art student, we invite you to come and make the most of our great facilities, for only £10 for the day (please book in advance)
Watercolour is the perfect medium to paint a little boat on the beach.
Nicky shows you the stages of creating this artwork in informative demonstrations so you can enjoy creating your own unique painting.
These workshops are now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email ravi@raviwoodturner.com
A gentle 3-hour introduction to the art of woodturning. Each student will have their own piece of wood to work on that will be pre-prepared and ready to turn. We will each make a small bowl that will be demonstrated in stages for each student to follow in turn.
Sara Myers’ Saturday life drawing is a relaxed and friendly untutored life drawing group with professional models and lighting, set in our stunning main studio. Each event has a different model and theme carefully chosen to inspire and enhance your drawing skills.
Unlock the beauty of watercolour painting on this six-week course. Learn simple yet effective techniques to help you paint with confidence.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email bookings@yardleyarts.org
On this seven-week evening course you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level, enabling you to develop at your own pace.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email bookings@yardleyarts.org
On this seven-week afternoon course, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence in tackling both drawing and painting. This will be a skills based course, improving your drawing and use of colour, whilst providing hints and tips on a personalised level, enabling you to develop at your own pace.
