Art Classes Bournemouth

31/08/2026

COULD THIS BE YOUR LUCKY DAY?!!

Happy Bank Holiday Monday.

A space has become available for the Full Day Art Retreat at Hengistbury Head Outdoors on Thursday. Email me, Mel at [email protected] if you would like to snap it up! Details Below.

🍂 TREAT YOURSELF TO A CREATIVE RETREAT 🍂
Thursday 3rd September | 10.30am – 3.30pm

Escape for the day and enjoy a relaxing waterside art retreat, where you'll paint a beautiful magical moonlit scene on canvas using acrylics.

Our venue is the newly refurbished Art Studio at Hengistbury Head Outdoors, overlooking the water in one of Bournemouth's most beautiful locations.

Your day includes:

🎨 Step-by-step tuition with all art materials provided
☕ Tea, coffee and refreshments on arrival
🥗 A delicious grazing platter for lunch by DRIFT and DINE - Luxury boards and event catering
🖼️ Your completed canvas to take home
🌊 A peaceful, inspiring setting overlooking the water

The painting session finishes at 3.30pm, so you could explore the Visitor Centre or enjoy a stroll through the trees to beautiful Mudeford Spit.

Getting there
🚗 Parking is available, with discounted parking or spaces arranged just outside the centre.

🚌 The morebus 70 stops at the Hiker Café, just a short walk from Hengistbury Head Outdoors.

Venue
The Art Shed, Hengistbury Head Outdoors, Hengistbury Head, Broadway, Bournemouth BH6 4EN

I hope you'll come and join me for a wonderfully relaxing day of painting, good company and creativity in a truly beautiful setting. I can't wait to welcome you! 🎨✨

29/08/2026

HAPPY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! ☀️🌧

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! I’m really looking forward to our Full Day Art Retreat this Thursday at Hengistbury Head Outdoors, which is now FULLY BOOKED! 🎨✨

We’ll be enjoying a relaxing day of painting, delicious food from DRIFT and DINE - Luxury boards and event catering, and some lovely creative time together. 💕

🎨 WEEKEND RETREAT ANYONE?

If you missed this one, but really want to spend a day losing yourself in this magical scene, I am thinking of repeating this Art Retreat on a Saturday or Sunday in late October / early November.

Interested? Just message me here or email [email protected] and I’ll add you to the list. No commitment — I’m just seeing how much interest there is! 😊

Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend! ☀️

Mel x

19/08/2026

Hello folks, hope the cooler weather is a relief to those struggling with the heat!

I wanted to let you know that I have just 5 spaces left in my Thursday morning Art Classes at Westbourne. 🌿 So if you fancy starting September with a bit more creativity in your week, this is your opportunity to sign up

🎨 5 SPACES LEFT – THURSDAY MORNING ART CLASSES! 🎨

These are relaxed, friendly classes where you can learn new techniques, try different materials and enjoy a couple of hours of creative time each week – whether you’re a complete beginner or already love to paint.

✨ Friendly, sociable group
🎨 Different projects and techniques
☕ Relaxed Thursday morning sessions
📍 Westbourne
💷 £22 per class

The Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning groups are already full, so if you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the last available group for September.

If you’d like one of the 5 spaces, send me a message and I’ll get the details over to you. 😊

17/08/2026

Paint & Prosecco is back in September! 🍂🍾 🎨

Join me for a relaxed evening painting this magical moonlit autumn scene, complete with colourful leaves, a full moon and optional pumpkins or mushrooms.

📅 Friday 18th September | 7.45–9.45pm
📍 The Grasshopper, Parkstone

No experience needed – I'll guide you step by step, and your first glass of Prosecco (or soft drink) is included.

Bring a friend or come along on your own – everyone is welcome!

📩 Email [email protected] to book. Spaces are limited for this really popular and fun evening!

Mel x 🎨

Art Classes for all abilities, in Bournemouth. Get creative, learn techniques, connect with others!

14/08/2026

🎨 A little September update…

Tuesday evening classes – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday morning classes – FULLY BOOKED

There are just a few spaces left for Thursday mornings!

10am–12pm at Westcliff Baptist Church, Westbourne.

If you’d like to join me, just drop me a message or email [email protected].

Can’t make this term? You can also join the waiting list to be the first to hear about next term’s classes.

It would be lovely to have you! 🎨

12/08/2026

How was it for you?
☀️ 🌙

After being told not to look at the sun all day long, here are some that you can look at all day long! Courtesy of some wonderful artists who signed up to our weekly Art Classes. ☀️☀️☀️ Aren't they beautiful!

09/08/2026

Morning folks! I hope you’re enjoying your summer. ☀️

🎨 September Art Classes – Priority Booking Reminder 🎨

If you joined me last term for Art Classes and haven’t got around to re-booking your space for September, this is a little reminder to drop me a line and reserve your place before I advertise more widely.

Spaces Remaining
📅Tuesday evenings = 3 SPACES LEFT
📅Wednesday mornings = 4 SPACES LEFT
📅Thursday mornings = 7 SPACES LEFT

It would be lovely to welcome familiar faces back! 😊

This is the final week for priority booking, so if you’d like to join us, just send me a message and I’ll reserve your place.

Mel 🎨
Art Classes Bournemouth

08/08/2026

🎨 WEEKLY ART CLASSES – Bournemouth

Looking for something creative to do this September?

Art Classes Bournemouth are back at
West Cliff Baptist Church, and places are being booked up fast for the September Term!

Classes run on:
📅Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 9 // Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6
📅Wednesday mornings 10-12 // Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 7, 14, 21
📅Thursday mornings 10-12 // Sept 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22

The classes are relaxed and super friendly, with a different theme each term and a chance to try lots of different materials and techniques. Beginners are very welcome!

Prices and themes on images.

If you'd like to join us, or just want to find out a bit more, drop me a message or email [email protected].

Hope to see you there! 🎨

Mel x

07/08/2026

Friday night is usually Paint and Prosecco night with Art Classes Bournemouth at The Grasshopper, Parkstone

Can you see your masterpiece below??

Once a month, you can join us for a fabulous evening of painting your very own canvas with acrylic paint.

Have a look at these amazing results since September!!

If you've joined us for a night, drop in the comments which one it was fishes? flowers? fields?

If you haven't joined before, next one is on Friday 18th September.

Email Mel at [email protected] to book your space!!