About Creative Art Classes

Hi, I’m Carrie, and art has always been my passion.

I’ve been running art classes since 2015, and I officially launched Creative Art Classes in 2020. My goal was simple: to help people discover and embrace art as a truly fulfilling pastime.

If you are thinking of taking an art class I would love you to join us. I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your art journey.

Read on to find out more about our approach and discover why over 90% of our students return.

Our Approach

We know that starting a new hobby, especially art, can feel a bit intimidating. With so many styles, mediums, and techniques out there, it’s easy to feel lost. That’s why at Creative Art Classes, we’re dedicated to removing the barriers and making art accessible and enjoyable for everyone whether they are an absolute beginner or a more experienced artist looking to explore, be inspired or meet other artists.

Learner Led Curriculum

Your feedback is incredibly important to us. We constantly listen to our students to understand what you want to learn and the challenges you face. This allows us to continuously review and refine our curriculum, ensuring we deliver projects that genuinely inspire you and help you progress on your art journey.

Flexible Tuition

We understand that every artist is different. Our classes are designed to encourage exploration while also allowing you to focus on the aspects of art you enjoy most. For example, if you love drawing, we’ll help you hone those skills. If drawing isn’t your favorite, we’ll teach you clever shortcuts and techniques to make that part of the process quicker, so you can spend more time on what you truly love.

Solid Foundations

We take the confusion away by teaching you foundational art skills. Plus, we provide all the tools and materials you need to get started. Once you’ve grasped the fundamentals, our projects will empower you to confidently explore new techniques and styles.

Making Art Fun

We firmly believe that art should be a source of relaxation, mindfulness and joy. We foster a warm, welcoming, and supportive community where you can freely express yourself, connect with fellow art enthusiasts, and truly experience the immense pleasure of creating.

Our Tutors and Class Assistants

We’re very selective about who joins our team. Our tutors and class assistants are chosen not only for their exceptional artistic abilities but also for their warmth, compassion, and genuine desire to help you achieve your artistic goals.

Every tutor at Creative Art Classes follows our unified approach to teaching and curriculum. This means the high-quality, inspiring, and flexible learning experience you value is found in all of our classes at all locations.

Our tutors are trained in our approach, ensuring that whoever is leading your class, you’ll receive the consistent, supportive, and effective tuition that defines the Creative Art Classes experience. When you join us, you’re investing in a proven system designed to help you flourish as an artist.

The Team

Carolyn

Lead Tutor

Carolyn is our tutor in Basingstoke and Newbury.

Carolyn loves all aspects of art and teaching. We love hearing her encouraging sayings such as “Risk it for a biscuit” and “To compare is to despair”.

Carolyn also works out all the projects for us. She’s just amazing.

See Carolyn’s personal work on her Facebook page here.

Lynn

Admin/Social Media/Class Assistant

Lynn is our class assistant at Basingstoke, she’s also our social media guru and admin assistant too.

Lynn has many hats and is the oracle. If Lynn doesn’t know something, then it’s not worth knowing.

Julie

Tutor

Julie is such a warm, lovely person who enjoys a spot of portraiture in her spare time; both pets and humans.

Julie is the tutor in our Horsham classes.

Julie also has a history of creating illustrations for children’s books. Check out her website here.

Nicky

Class Assistant

Nicky is class assistant at our Horsham class. Great friends with Julie for years, and it shows; they are an excellent team, making sure everyone has what they need.

Nicky is also an excellent artist, you can check out her Instagram Profile

Kerry

Tutor

Kerry is our tutor in Farnham & Guildford. She’s such a warm fun person, who is very nurturing and calm under any conditions.

Kerry enjoys making jewellery in her spare time as well as enjoying a nature inspired practice of drawing and painting.

You can see her work here

Fiona

Class Assistant

Fiona is our class assistant in Farnham. She’s just the most bubbly, warm and welcoming soul you could wish to meet, encouraging and motivating, making sure everyone has all that they need in class.

Fiona is also an excellent artist, check out her work here .

Karolina

Class Assistant

Karolina is our class assistant in Newbury, keeping things running smoothly and with a smile. She’s the kind of person who’s already handing you what you need before you’ve even realised you need it.

Calm, cheerful, and quietly brilliant — we’re very glad to have her on the team.

Tara

Class Assistant

Tara is our class assistant in Guildford, ensuring everyone has everything they need to create their artwork. She’s warm and friendly, making everyone feel at home.

A master in gently encouraging students along their art journey as well as ensuring access to the biscuits in times of need.