Cheshire Art Classes

Cheshire Art Classes Cheshire Art Classes offers professional, tutor-led workshops for all abilities.

Learn drawing, colour mixing and oil painting step-by-step, develop your creativity and skills in a relaxed, sociable environment in Cheshire.

🎨 Fantastic New Course Available for Booking! 🎨Starting Thursday 9th July – Learn How to Paint a Hare in OilsJoin us for...
22/06/2026

🎨 Fantastic New Course Available for Booking! 🎨

Starting Thursday 9th July – Learn How to Paint a Hare in Oils

Join us for a brand-new animal oil painting course where you'll create a stunning hare portrait while developing essential oil painting techniques.

πŸ–ŒοΈ What you'll learn:
πŸ‡ Creating realistic fur textures
πŸ’‘ Understanding light, form, and colour
🎨 Layering techniques in oil painting
πŸ–ŒοΈ Brushwork and mark-making for natural-looking animal features
🌟 Building depth, detail, and character in your paintings

Whether you're new to oils or looking to improve your painting skills, this friendly and supportive course will help you bring wildlife to life on canvas.

πŸ“… Starts: Thursday 9th July
πŸ“ Location: The Hall At Marthall
πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨ Suitable for: Beginners and amateur artists

πŸ”— Book your place today:
https://www.cheshireartclasses.uk/service-page/animals-knutsford-oil-painting?referral=service_list_widget

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended! πŸŽ¨πŸ‡βœ¨

🌊🎨 Another fantastic second session of our Knutsford Seascape Course! 🎨🌊This week we explored the incredible range of co...
22/06/2026

🌊🎨 Another fantastic second session of our Knutsford Seascape Course! 🎨🌊

This week we explored the incredible range of colours found within the sea. From the rich blue-violets in the foreground to the turquoise sparkles dancing across the surface where the light catches, we looked at how subtle colour shifts can create depth, atmosphere, and movement. πŸ’™πŸ’œβœ¨

To bring extra drama to the painting, we introduced warm yellow glows into the crashing waves, helping the white water come alive against the cooler blues. πŸŒŠπŸ’› Working with paint thinned slightly with turpentine allowed for greater flow, expressive brushwork, and confident mark-making throughout the session.

The focus was on building volume, energy, and rhythm in the waves while beginning to establish the dramatic cliff forms that will continue to develop over the coming weeks. πŸ–ŒοΈβ›°οΈ

It’s wonderful to see these paintings taking shape, and everyone is making fantastic progress. πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

Interested in developing your oil painting skills and learning how to capture light, colour, and atmosphere? πŸŽ¨πŸŒ… Keep an eye out for upcoming courses and workshops with Cheshire Art Classes!

19/06/2026

🎨✨ Look at what can happen in just a few weeks of painting!

Our Farndon Oil Painting Morning students have made fantastic progress this week, with an incredible variety of subjects on display. πŸ–ΌοΈπŸŒ»πŸ¦πŸŒ…

🌟 We also welcomed a new student to the group! It’s always exciting to help someone take those first steps in oil painting β€” learning how to mix a palette 🎨, apply oils to canvas πŸ–ŒοΈ and blend colours with confidence.

😊 Every artist starts somewhere, and it’s wonderful to see skills and confidence growing week by week.

πŸ‘ Well done everyone β€” your hard work is paying off!

🌿 Our Botanical Watercolour Course at The Lost Barn is filling up fast!Join us on Monday 6th July, 10am–2pm, for a relax...
16/06/2026

🌿 Our Botanical Watercolour Course at The Lost Barn is filling up fast!

Join us on Monday 6th July, 10am–2pm, for a relaxing and inspiring workshop exploring the beauty of botanical watercolour painting.

Perfect for beginners and amateur artists looking to develop their skills in a friendly, supportive environment. All materials are included, so just bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

✨ Optional mount available for framing your finished artwork.

Spaces are limited, so book soon to avoid missing out. Link in bio!

The Lost Barn

Another fantastic week at our Farndon oil painting classes, both morning and evening! 🎨✨So many paintings are progressin...
10/06/2026

Another fantastic week at our Farndon oil painting classes, both morning and evening! 🎨✨

So many paintings are progressing beautifully, and it’s been wonderful to welcome a few new students to the group. Watching beginners learn those first essential techniques and start to understand the magic of layering is always exciting.

It’s especially interesting when students come from other mediums and discover what makes oils so special. The beautiful saturated colours, longer drying times, blendability, and richness of finish are hard to beat. There’s a reason oil painting has remained a favourite for centuries!

Well done everyone for another productive and inspiring week. I can’t wait to see how these paintings develop over the coming sessions. πŸ‘πŸŽ¨

Nick’s first ever oil painting and what a fantastic start! πŸŽ¨πŸ‘This still life shows a great understanding of form, light ...
09/06/2026

Nick’s first ever oil painting and what a fantastic start! πŸŽ¨πŸ‘

This still life shows a great understanding of form, light and shadow, especially for someone just beginning their oil painting journey. The rich violets running through the grapes and drapery create a beautiful harmony across the painting, while the warm yellows of the pears provide a striking focal point.

The subtle colour relationships between the warm and cool areas give the piece real depth and atmosphere, and the careful observation of light brings the fruit to life.

An impressive first oil painting, completed across our weekend Introduction to Oil Painting classes. We can’t wait to see where Nick’s painting journey takes him next! βœ¨πŸπŸ‡

🌊 Can you see the turquoise, teal, cobalt and emerald dancing across the water? Imagine being able to capture all that c...
08/06/2026

🌊 Can you see the turquoise, teal, cobalt and emerald dancing across the water? Imagine being able to capture all that colour, light and movement in oils...

Join our 4-week Seascape Oil Painting Course at The Hall At Marthall, Starting this Thursday 11th June – 2nd July, 10am–2pm, and learn how to paint the beauty of the Cornish coastline.

You'll be guided through a layered painting process to create translucent waves, dramatic depth, sparkling highlights and rich textures.

Perfect for beginners and those looking to develop their oil painting skills, with plenty of individual tuition in a small, friendly group.

⏰ The course starts this Thursday and spaces are nearly full. Book now to avoid missing out!
https://www.cheshireartclasses.uk/service-page/seascape-knutsford-oil-painting?referral=service_list_widget

🌿 Lost Barn Coffee Botanical Watercolours 🌸Join me for a relaxing day of painting inspired by the beauty of flowers, lea...
08/06/2026

🌿 Lost Barn Coffee Botanical Watercolours 🌸

Join me for a relaxing day of painting inspired by the beauty of flowers, leaves and seasonal blooms.

Perfect for beginners and developing artists, this workshop will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful botanical watercolour while learning colour mixing, layering techniques and observational drawing skills.

🎨 All essential materials provided
🌿 Beginner friendly
πŸ–ŒοΈ Step-by-step tuition
πŸ–ΌοΈ Optional professional mounts and backboards available to purchase

Take some time out, slow down, and enjoy a creative day immersed in painting!

πŸ“… Monday 6th July
πŸ“ Lost Barn Coffee
πŸ’· Β£60pp
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
Book here: https://www.cheshireartclasses.uk/service-page/the-lost-barn-botanical-watercolours-1?referral=service_list_widget

Just look at that copper glow! ✨🧑What a fantastic week on the Mollington Still Life Course. The challenge of painting re...
08/06/2026

Just look at that copper glow! ✨🧑

What a fantastic week on the Mollington Still Life Course. The challenge of painting reflective metal is all about observing subtle shifts in colour, value and reflected light, and everyone rose to it brilliantly.

The copper jug is really starting to come alive with those warm reflections, while the vibrant blue delphiniums provide the perfect contrast against the rich background. Next week we’ll be adding even more finesseβ€”refining the handle and rim details, pushing the saturation, and enhancing that beautiful luminous quality.

A huge well done to everyone in the class. I can’t wait to see these paintings develop further! 🎨

Address

Farndon Community Club, Sibbersfield Lane, Farndon
Chester
CH36NX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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