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Drop-in Art Class

4.8(27 reviews)
Ideal for those who need more flexibility - choose sessions ad-hoc to suit your timetable. You’ll develop your drawing skills, and explore a range of mediums!
1hr 30min
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Our Drop-in Art Classes are ideal for those who need more flexibility - giving you the option to attend sessions ad-hoc across the term to suit your timetable.

What you’ll learn

We teach our art classes in small groups, personalising the programme to each individual student. Our aim is for you to explore and experiment with a range of mediums, to develop your drawing skills in many different ways, and to have fun in the process!

For new students, your first project will normally be an acrylic or watercolour piece. Our programme of projects then moves through a…

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Things to remember

This is a permanent dedicated art school, so all materials, and storage of projects from week to week is provided. If you're worried about getting paint on your clothes - please wear clothes you don't have to worry about, or wear an apron!

Latest Reviews
4.8(27 reviews)
Joanna Duvigneau - 10 December 2022
Great class! I was able to escape from the stresses of everyday life. The music was lovely and relaxing. The other students were lovely too. There was no pressure, it was just chilled. Jess was lovely and very knowledgeable. The room was nice and warm. Great atmosphere. Can't wait for my next class!
Andrea Wilson - 10 December 2022
Good guidance and a relaxed environment!
Jiaz Forbes - 2 December 2022
I had a good time and I will be going back.
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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

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Reviews

Joanna Duvigneau - 10 December 2022
Great class! I was able to escape from the stresses of everyday life. The music was lovely and relaxing. The other students were lovely too. There was no pressure, it was just chilled. Jess was lovely and very knowledgeable. The room was nice and warm. Great atmosphere. Can't wait for my next class!
Andrea Wilson - 10 December 2022
Good guidance and a relaxed environment!
Jiaz Forbes - 2 December 2022
I had a good time and I will be going back.
Una Barrie - 26 November 2022
the teacher is excellent. the room is too cold
Georgia Puckett - 20 November 2022
Great class, enjoyed the session.
Una Barrie - 28 October 2022
Very helpful classes. all materials provided. Cold in winter
Erica Moser - 21 October 2022
Unfortunately I completely missed my class but I am looking forward to rebooking.
Andrea Wilson - 8 October 2022
Great relaxed environment for some art!
Andrea Wilson - 15 July 2022
Lovely relaxing and low pressure environment to explore. Much fun! And so are the group.
ann Paterson - 20 May 2022
Having booked just one session to try, I have already signed up to a bundle. The class is so relaxed and the Jess is amazing with her help, technical assistance and feedback, which is pitched at just the right level. Just what I needed to get going again. Would recommend this class no matter what you're standard.
Fiona - 4 March 2022
Tried out my first class at Art K Purley this week and loved it. Jess is a great teacher and there is a lovely, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere to the lesson. Look forward to going back for my next lesson soon.
Una Barrie - 10 February 2022
Friendly teacher and enjoyable class, The venue is very cold in wintry weather,
Ashley Wilson - 19 November 2021
I had a lovely time the last 2 Tuesday evening sessions on the 9th and 16th November in Purley Art K . Jess is a very helpful and friendly person and is great at advice for what you can do. Its ashame that the Tuesday evenings have to come to an end and they can only offer day sessions on Thursday mornings as a lot of people like me won't be able to attend day sessions due to working. I had originally done a few sessions before Covid happened which I was enjoying doing but it stopped due to the pandemic and I didn't know until a month ago that the evening sessions werent going to happen .Hopefully they will be able to bring back on a different evening as I had a lot of fun doing my lino cutting and lino printing during the last two sessions and being able to create anything I want with a range of materials and excellent advice from the lovely Jess who runs the class.
Lily - 18 October 2020
I enjoyed the class, nice atmosphere and lovely teacher. Would like to go again.
Alex M - 23 January 2020
The space is very welcoming, and we can tailor the programme to suit our interests! There's plenty of projects and ideas to inspire me
Jean Daintree - 12 January 2020
I attended the Thursday morning Purley class and enjoyed it very much. We will miss Pip but look forward to meeting our new teacher.
Jean Daintree - 11 January 2020
I very much enjoyed the Thursday morning classes at Purley last year. Pip was friendly and helpful and we shall be sorry to see her go. I look forward to meeting our new teacher next term.
Jean Daintree - 11 January 2020
I very much enjoyed the Thursday morning classes at Purley last year. Pip was friendly and helpful and we shall be sorry to see her go. I look forward to meeting our new teacher next term.
Jean Daintree - 11 January 2020
I very much enjoyed the classes last year. Pip was friendly and helpful and we shall be sorry to see her go. I look forward to meeting our new teacher next term.
Jean Daintree - 11 January 2020
I very much enjoyed the classes last year. Pip was friendly and helpful and we shall be sorry to see her go. I look forward to meeting our new teacher next term.
Liz Murphy - 10 January 2020
I learnt different techniques and have used various mediums. I prefer the informal style which is not like a traditional classroom! As an adult I do enjoy those teachers that have been forthright and provided honest feedback!
David Giles - 5 January 2020
I I feel I've learnt an awful lot since starting my art class. The sessions are enjoyable and fun . Pip (our tutor) is very helpful and approachable . I look forward to the class every week.
Andrew - 12 December 2019
Extremely friendly teacher with a very discerning eye. Excellent instruction.
Janssy Chen - 11 December 2019
I joined the Purley branch since it started, experienced a few tutors so far, they were all very nice and helpful, particularly Stephanie and Pip. I like the teaching style of ArtK because they are not strictly asking you to follow some boring technics. As an adult beginner, I can do almost whatever I like with their instructions and help. I have more confidence with my brush and colour blending now. I need more practice in portraits. But it does not matter you are not very good at something. More important is to choose kind of art you like and have fun and peaceful time for yourselves, who would say no to that? The venue is superb too, my son is in the children’s class on Saturday and he has other activities around Purley too, like swimming and Karate, so it’s basically a convenient area. Not even talk about the bus 466 can take us directly between home and the venue, so not much stress for parking! Thanks Art K, you brought me something enjoyable in my life.
Jeremy - 23 August 2019
I thoroughly enjoy attending art classes and Pip (art teacher) is extremely helpful and supportive. I am always so pleased with the art I create in the sessions and the relaxed atmosphere gives me the confidence to step outside my comfort zone and attempt new styles of painting. I look forward to continuing my learning and using more materials.
Joe - 23 August 2019
Pip is a fantastic teacher, and I am really enjoying the classes and feel my drawing and painting has improved massively. I had never done anything other than painting before, and now I really enjoy making things in 3D! Would definitely recommend to any ability.
Andrea - 23 August 2019
Absolutely loved getting creative at this wonderful class! Thank you for going the extra mile and making sure I was comfortable with all the mediums available!