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 payable each term.
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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.
Mondays 10:30 - 1pm £12
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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
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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 £12
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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 £12
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Tuesday - Life Drawing
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
Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm £15
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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 is held at Smithdown Social Arts Hub, 455 Smithdown Road, L15 3JL. Our friendly and knowledgeable tutors will guide you through various sketching exercises to help you develop your observation and drawing skills.
18+ event
Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm £15
Pay at venue
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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. 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
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Thursday - Relax with Art
Join Elsa on Thursdays for a relaxing evening of art making.
Take some time for yourself and your wellbeing. These simple fun classes are designed to promote relaxation. Chill amongst friends and enjoy some music while you create. All abilities are welcome.
All materials are provided.
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm £10
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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.
Fridays 10:30am - 1pm £12
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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.
Sundays at 10am - 1pm
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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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Saturday Workshop - Decorate a Lampshade
Enjoy an afternoon of creativity decorating a lampshade.
All materials provided.
Always a fun and surprising event.
Saturday 24th May 13:30 - 5pm £24
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Saturday Workshop - Textiles Taster Day
Try your hand at everything textiles. A fun filled day of Batik, Tie Dye, Felting, Weaving and more. A great introduction for beginners.
31st May 11am - 4:30 £42
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Saturday Workshop - Watercolour Line and Wash
Your tutor will guide you using step by step instructions and demonstrations from start to finish as you create a beautiful watercolour painting. This session will focus on fineliner and watercolour washes to create a charming British summer street scene. It is suitable for beginners or more experienced artists alike as well as urban sketchers who may wish to diversify their technique.
Numbers are limited to ensure everyone experiences meaningful tuition, and materials along with light refreshments are included.
Please note, this class is suitable for 16 years and older, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
See you there!
14th June 10:30-1:30pm £25
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Saturday Workshop - Sculpting the figure
We are very excited to bring this exciting and fascinating hands on workshop where you will learn the basics of sculpting from the figure. This event is perfect for beginners who want to explore their artistic side and learn how to create beautiful sculptures. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from experienced artists and unleash your creativity!
A day course for artists of any level of experience who want to try sculpture and exploring the figure, The day begins with traditional life drawing from the model and then a step by step process is explored of how to develop the drawn exploration into three dimensional outcomes. We will be using safe, affordable and accessible materials that can be continued at home if participants want to develop further without the need for machines or equipment
Saturday 28th June 2025 10:00 - 4pm £65
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Saturday Workshop - People in Watercolour
Your tutor will guide you using step by step instructions and demonstrations from start to finish as you create a beautiful watercolour painting. This session will focus on the human form and is suitable for beginners or more experienced artists and urban sketchers who may wish to incorporate more people in their work.
Numbers are limited to ensure everyone experiences meaningful tuition, and materials along with light refreshments are included.
Please note, this class is suitable for 16 years and older, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
We hope to see you there!
12th July 10:30-1:30pm £25