Art Smart

21/08/2026

The classes are filling up fast now - we always have lots of new students at this time of year and I look forward to meeting lots of new ones starting this week - We also have 2 new adult classes and our brand new Illustration course starting soon

16/08/2026

16/08/2026

Have you ever wanted to illustrate a book, poem, or graphic novel - our brand new 6 week course is a great way to get started - starting on September 1st we will cover character design, world building, visual storytelling and much more - drop me a message for more information or book your space - suitable for all abilities

12/08/2026

Eclipse hunting with Art Smart - thanks for bringing your collander Susannah

08/08/2026

We have the lovely Karen from Mad on Mosaics coming to deliver a whole-day workshop making some fantastic stained glass mosaics on September 21st - you will have the opportunity to make any of these beautiful mosaics
Flowers
Bird
House Number
Yacht
Bee
Abstract
Own Design
Pop along to her event page for more details and to book your space
https://www.facebook.com/events/4679093265713538/?active_tab=discussion

06/08/2026

✨ NEW 6-Week Illustration Course – Create Characters, Build Worlds & Tell Stories! ✨

Have you ever dreamed of illustrating your own children's book, designing memorable characters, or creating an imaginative world full of stories?

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration, this friendly six-week course will help you develop your own ideas and bring them to life.

Over six weeks, you'll learn how to:
🎨 Create original characters.
📖 Develop stories through illustration.
🌍 Build believable worlds and settings.
✏️ Improve composition and visual storytelling
🖌️ Produce a finished illustration you'll be proud of

This isn't about copying someone else's style; it's about discovering your own.

Perfect for:
✨ Children's book illustration
✨ Graphic novels
✨ Fantasy art
✨ Storytelling
✨ Character design
✨ Anyone who loves drawing

No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a sketchbook!
All materials provided; £100 for 6 weeks

📍 Art Smart, 33-35 Cartergate, Newark
📅 6 Week Course Starting 1.9.26 - 6.30 - 8.30
👥 Small friendly classes with individual support

03/08/2026

🎨 A Few Children's Art Class Spaces Available 🎨

We've now settled into our lovely new art studio, and we have a few spaces available in our children's classes for ages 6+.

If you'd like to join us, I'm happy to reserve a place for your child ready for September, or if you'd like to see what we're all about first, you can book pay-as-you-go sessions during August—perfect if holidays mean you can't commit to the whole month.

Our classes are fun, friendly, and suitable for all abilities. Whether your child loves drawing, painting, or simply enjoys being creative, they'll receive plenty of encouragement in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

✨ Come along and see what we're all about; we'd love to meet you!

📩 Send us a message for more information or to book a place.

02/08/2026

We have print maker Antonia Wallace taking over our gallery this month - pop in and see her work!

24/07/2026

Since moving to our new premises, we have welcomed so many new adult students that our adult classes are now all full, so I've added a new one!! This will be a new fortnightly class on Tuesday afternoons. 1-3- We teach painting and drawing for all abilities and cover lots of different mediums and lots of different subjects, all chosen as a group so you are in control of what you want to learn. Our adult classes are pay-as-you-go, so you aren't tied into long courses. Why not come and give it a try!! - We also have some spaces left in our lovely children's groups. Any questions, just drop me a message and I'll get right back to you - Lynn x
****EDIT - I've been asked to do a new evening class too - this will be on Monday evenings if we can get a few interested