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Top Rated Art Classes 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 90% Return Rate
Most of our students come back each term to continue their artistic growth and to further enjoy the friendships they’ve made.
Everything Set Up For You
You 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 Payment
Pay a deposit to secure your place on the course with the remaining balance due when you start your first lesson.
Money-Back Guarantee
We’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 Community
Join our community of wonderful students who support and encourage each other. Make lifelong friends.
| Location: | Creative Art Classes Basingstoke |
| Starts: | 11th May 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 |
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 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.
Rating
Really pushes your art. Challenging and fun.
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.
I would thoroughly recommend Carrie’s classes on a mon morning. The classes are very informative shown by artist tutor Caroline showing details on a large screen and also providing a video in which you can study in your own time at home. Lyn is flitting around seeing to our needs and helping to put us right if we get stuck, she also is a wonderful artist. We use a selection of mediums and have painted pictures I could have only dreamt about I have made a number of friends on this course, and my intention is to carry on .
A truly excellent course! I would recommend to anyone who is looking to bring art into their lives either for the first time or to learn more. It is extremely informative in a relaxed friendly setting. I've learnt so much and have enjoyed every minute of each session.
I love Monday morning at Creative Art Classes. Always a varied curriculum and fabulous tuition covering a variety of techniques and media. Super people and very professionally organised and run. I've signed up to continue in the Autumn because the next curriculum is yet again, very enticing and has new challenges for me.
If you’d like to talk to someone to ask about our courses give us a call
07936 646597
Enrol with a £80 deposit and get your art journey started. If you book with a deposit, the course fee balance isn’t due until the first day of class. Our 10 Week Art Course is very popular and we give priority booking for the next term to our current Students so opportunities to join in the future will be limited.
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10-Week Art Course
Creative Art Classes Basingstoke
£325
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