Our classes and workshops
Take a look at what classes and workshops are currently running at Liverpool Independent Art School. We hope you can join us!
Please note, unless otherwise stated, materials are not supplied. We do however have some materials in the studio that can be used for a small fee.
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Monday - Art for Everyone
Art for Everyone is a follow on course from Art from the Start and goes deeper into thinking and the design cycle. Like it’s cousin it is also tutor led and explore new ideas and forms. It is ideal for those who have been practicing for a while already and want to develop their understanding and their work to a new level. The two courses are not mutually exclusive and many people attend both.
Bring your own materials, or use ours for a small fee.
Mondays 10:30 - 1pm £13
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***Unfortunately due to venue unavailability, our Monday sessions will not be held until November*** Please book onto the Wednesday session instead.
Monday - Life Drawing - Temporarily unavailable - please book onto the Wednesday session instead
This much loved weekly life drawing class hosted at Rough Trade on Hanover Street is a must for anyone wanting to learn and develop their drawing skills.
Our friendly tutors will guide you through various sketching and drawing exercises designed to help you improve and hone your artistic practice.
18+ event
Monday 7pm - 9pm £15
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Tuesday - Watercolour Techniques
This weekly class covers all things watercolour!
Perfect if you have ever wanted to try this wonderful medium or want to develop and improve your skills.
Over the weeks we will experiment, try step by step techniques, learn new tips and tricks, understand the materials, colour theory, composition - and learn a few short cuts to make life easier.
Tuesdays 10:30am - 1pm £15
Book here - Eventbrite
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Tuesday - Open Art Session
Do you need studio space to work on your art? Elsa will be available by appointment on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm to help.
Tuesdays 2-4pm on £13
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Tuesday - Art from the Start Evening Class
Join us at our friendly and accessible studio to join like minded people to create wonderful works of art. Your tutor will guide you through painting an artistic work in a style that follows that of another work, artist, or period. Creating pastiche pieces is a great way to learn about the fundamentals of art including composition, colour theory and tone.
Bring your own materials, or use ours for a small fee.
Tuesday 6-8:30pm £13
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Wednesday - Seminar
Our seminars are an open ended course that focuses on theory and art history ideas. It offers a deeper dive into understanding why artists make the work they do and the kind of underpinning analysis that helps us understand our own work. It is delivered both online and during monthly gallery visits or art days out. Sessions are also generally available on pay as you attend basis to non Patrons - group size and session length varies.
Wednesday mornings
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Wednesday - Life Drawing
This popular weekly life drawing class was previously delivered at Gallery 455 Smithdown Social, but following their move we have now brought this exceptional class in house to John Archer Hall.
Our friendly and supportive tutor will guide you through sketching and drawing exercises which are designed to develop your drawing and observational skills.
18+ event
Wednesday 7-9pm £15
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Thursday - Discover Painting
Come to our friendly, inclusive and accessible studio and develop your painting practice. Our tutor will guide you from start to completion of oil and acrylic paintings including colour theory, composition, texture and tone.
This is a weekly, open ended course designed to support your needs covering a range of subjects including portraiture, landscape and still life. Your tutor will ensure support and guidance is available to you through demonstrations and discussions.
This class is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of painting with oils and acrylics. Bring your own materials or use ours for a small fee.
Thursdays 10:30-1pm £15
Book here - Eventbrite
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Friday - Art from the Start
Art From the Start is an open ended beginner level course covering introductions to basic processes of drawing, painting the design cycle and more. Line, colour and all the basic building blocks of visual language and confidence building. It is tutor lead and offers guidance even for those who have never made art before.
Bring your own materials, or use ours for a small fee.
Fridays 10:30am - 1pm £13
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First Saturday of the Month - Kids Art Club
Let the children get creative at this new fun club. Get off the tech and in the studio. Let your imagination go wild!
Suitable for children over the age of 7.
Held on the first Saturday of each month - 1 - 3:30pm - £15 per child.
Plus £5 donation for materials if a grown up wants to join in.
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Sunday - Print Club
Print Club is an intermediate level participant-led open-ended course that goes deeper into process and ideas generation. It is aimed at those who may already have a little experience of printmaking but not exclusively so. The artists’ own work is the primary direction and is supported on a bespoke level with sessions trending to begin with participants setting an informal aim of what they would like to achieve.
Sundays 2pm - 5pm £15
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Sunday - Developing Print
Developing Print is a tutor led intermediate course that focuses on a different type of print making each week. It offers each process in a relaxed workshop style setting with plenty of time for questions and bespoke instruction.
This is an exciting journey into the world of printmaking. If you've already done our Intro to Print course or are just looking to enhance your skills, this course is perfect for you! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn from experienced tutor. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. See you there!
Starts on Sunday 12th October at 10am - 1pm for six weeks £90
Book here - Eventbrite
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Sundays - Intro to Printmaking Autumn
A six week tutor led beginners introductory level course that focuses on a different type of print making each week.
Welcome to our Introduction to Print Six Week Course!
Are you interested in learning the basics of printmaking? Join us for this exciting in-person course starting on Sun, 20th September 2026 at 10am located at 68 Upper Hill St. This course is perfect for beginners looking to explore printmaking.
During the six weeks, you will learn various printmaking techniques. We will guide you through each step, helping you create your own unique prints.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and discover the art of printmaking. Sign up now and let's get printing!
Sundays from 20th September 2026 10am - 1pm £103.63 for 6 weeks
Book here - Eventbrite
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*** SOLD OUT ***
Saturday Workshop - Watercolour Masterclass - Paint Liverpool Waterfront
A slightly more in depth class over three and a half hours, we will cover watercolour fundamentals before working on a painting together.
Join Andrea for this fun and informative watercolour class which is perfect for beginners or those wanting to progress their painting practice. You will receive step by step guidance, all materials are included, biscuits will be available and the kettle will be on!
Overview:
This session is a little longer than our previous workshops to give us time to practice the fundamentals of watercolour in greater depth. We will spend some time discussing materials and equipment before some hands on exploration of the paint and mark making. We will then work on a painting of the famous Liverpool Waterfront together. Each excercise and the stages of the painting will be fully demonstrated and you can ask as many questions as you like.
Your Tutor:
Andrea Stables is a professional artist and illustrator who teaches painting classes and workshops at Liverpool Independent Art School. She regularly exhibits her work and has featured on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year.
Saturday 26th September 2026 10:30 - 2pm £33.22
Book here - Eventbrite
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Saturday Workshop - Introduction to Batik
Have fun learning a new skill in this beginners guide to Batik. All materials provided. Learn how to use melted wax on fabrics to create
Explore Batik, a class aimed at beginners but suitable for all (ages12+) Come and create a unique piece of fabric with me using cotton, melted wax and dyes. All materials provided in this guided class thats great fun. Great idea for a Christmas gift.
Saturday 17th October 2026 1pm - 4pm £24.54
Book here - Eventbrite