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creative Art Classes - Basingstoke
Looking for Art Classes in Basingstoke?
We offer daytime art courses and workshops for adults in Basingstoke. Learn to draw and paint with other Basingstoke locals in a friendly and supportive community.
Learn to draw and paint in just 10-Weeks in our Basingstoke Art Class
If you’re looking for an art class in the Basingstoke area you’ve come to the right place.
Creative Art Classes Basingstoke offers daytime art classes for adults of all abilities and experience.
Our Basingstoke location
We opened our Basingstoke location in 2020 and we have a wonderful community of regular students who are friendly and welcoming to all of our new starters.
Our Basingstoke students come from a variety of nearby places such as Basingstoke, Bramley, Tadley, Hook, Sherfield-on-Loddon and Oakley.
The Art Classes in Basingstoke run on Mondays, with a choice of either morning or afternoon sessions.
If you can’t make Mondays, we also hold classes in nearby Newbury and Farnham, both of which are held on Thursdays.
What You'll Learn
Foundational skills in core mediums along with exploration of other medium and techniques.
We cover a range of mediums and techniques in our classes. Every term of our 10-Week Art Course will have at least one project using pencil, one using charcoal, three using watercolour and three using acrylic, but we also cover other mediums and techniques for you to explore too. Each term varies.
Pencils
Charcoal
Watercolour
Acrylic
Our 10-Week Art Course
Our 10-Week Art Course is a daytime class for adults that makes learning simple, social and fun, with everything you need laid out for you, to create beautiful art.
The Course costs £325 per term and you can secure your place on the course with an £80 deposit.
Live Demonstrations
Your expert tutor demonstrates how to draw and paint every project at the beginning of each lesson so you can recreate this in your own work. Each demo is recorded so you’ll be able to revisit what you learned in each lesson.
Materials Provided
Top quality paint, brushes and all the other tools of the trade are laid out ready for you to use, no need to source them all yourself before class. Paper and pencils are not included but can be provided if you don’t have your own.
Personal Tuition
Your tutor spends time with you personally during each session to answer your questions and give guidance tailored to you as a learner, helping you get the most of of each project.
Quality Handouts
For each project you receive a Prep sheet which includes general guidance and tips. You also receive a Step-By-Step Guide for the project. Both are yours to keep – not only helping you to complete the project but also acting as a great resource for your own future projects.
Unique Projects
Each course contains nine different projects covering a variety of subjects; one each week and culminating in an exciting two week project. Mediums covered each term are graphite, charcoal, watercolour and acrylics but we often include other mediums – each term varies.
Refreshments
We provide tea, coffee and biscuits so you don’t need to bring anything with you.
There may even be some treats like cake and chocolate on special occasions.
Our Basingstoke Venue
Our classes in Basingstoke are held within the Viables Craft Centre in Basingstoke.
We use the large, airy hall which is just perfect in such a creative setting.
| Location: | Creative Art Classes Basingstoke |
| Starts: | 24th August 2026 |
| Session Days: | Mondays |
| Duration: | 10 Weeks (one three hour session a week) |
| Venue: | Viables Community Centre, The Harrow Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ |
| Who's it for: | Anyone 18+, no experience necessary |
Our Team in Basingstoke
Carolyn
Tutor
Carolyn is our tutor in Basingstoke, Newbury and East Meon.
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
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.
Reviews from our Basingstoke students
Don't just take our word for it - read what our Basingstoke students have to say about our classes.
Rating
I haven’t done art since school so I thought I would give it a try. Creative Art Classes have made really easy to enjoy art. The weekly sessions are well structured, most of the supplies are provided and you get step by step instructions. The teacher and assistant are excellent and lend a hand when needed without being intrusive. I particularly like the flexible approach as art is a personal thing.
This art class means so much to me. It’s more than just learning to paint—it’s a place where I feel relaxed, encouraged, and truly myself. From the very beginning, Carolyn, Lynn and Carrie made me feel so welcome. Their patience, kindness, and passion for teaching really shine through, and they bring out the best in all of us. I’ve gained so much confidence in my art, and I always leave each class feeling happy, inspired, and proud. It’s something I genuinely look forward to every week. Thank you all for creating such a special and supportive space 🎨✨
Well what a find. I really enjoy the challenge of a new medium each week, all materials paints paper and tools provided at each session. I have managed some stunning and also some not so stunning art works. That is the nature of ART.
A brilliant Art Class! I have experienced an exciting variety of weekly Art projects , using a wide range of creative mediums. Our tutors are extremely proficient and encouraging for all our levels of ability. The atmosphere of Class is stimulating, friendly and addictive! I can't wait for our Summer Classes to begin again in May 2026!
Truly excellent classes for all abilities. Amazing range of mediums explored from graphite to acrylics, all with expert tuition & no judgement.
Joining the Creative Art Classes is the best thing I have done, I have learned so much in the two years I have been going and have attempted lots of subjects I would never had tried and have really enjoyed. The classes are very warm and friendly and we have lots of fun and give each other lots of encouragement
I have just completed a 10 week course with Carolyn and Lyn both who are very good and knowledgeable artists. Each week the lesson begins with a 15 - 20 min. live demo projected onto a large screen. This is accompanied with step by step hand-outs which are yours to keep. I was a beginner on my course together with 3 other students.After the initial demo we were taken aside and given simpler work together with extra training and hacks to make the work less frightening. The first week was pencil drawing by Van Gogh which I completed in 3 hours plus some extra time at home. I am so pleased I found this course and have booked my next course. I would highly recommend this to both beginners and experienced artists.
From never having done any proper art lessons, I have learnt a huge amount in a short time & now have the confidence to 'give it a go'. Great lessons, fun group, friendly & enthusiastic teachers & well thought out curriculum. Highly recommend the course.
Why Choose Us?
- Over 90% Return RateOur established locations have an over 90% return rate with students coming back each term to continue their artistic growth and to further enjoy the friendships they've made.
- Everything Set Up For YouYou don't need to worry about buying art supplies and materials as we provide them for each project. You just need pencils and paper (you can optionally buy them from us).
- Flexible PaymentsPay a deposit to secure your place on the course with the remaining balance due when you start your first lesson.
- Money Back GuaranteeWe're so confident you'll love our course, we offer all new students a full money-back guarantee if they decide it's not for them.
- Friendly CommunityJoin our community of wonderful students who support and encourage each other. Make lifelong friends.
Questions?
If you have any questions about joining Creative Art Classes Basingstoke we're happy to help you.