Creative Art Courses

Creative Art Courses An independent art school in the heart of Manchester. We welcome adult learners of all abilities including absolute-beginners and returners.

We teach a wide range of art courses covering drawing, painting, mixed-media, life drawing and creativity Creative Art Courses is an independent art school in the heart of Manchester UK. We offer art and creativity for everyone. We recognise you as a unique creative individual and teach to your strengths, ensuring you achieve your best work, and experience the potential you have as a creative arti

st. We teach a wide range of art classes, art courses, and short workshops for all aspiring adult art students. We’ve happily welcomed over 2000 students since we opened in 2010 and students regularly return for more art and inspiration. We are proud to offer a wide range of courses in drawing, painting, mixed media, life drawing, and creativity. Discover outstanding supportive teaching, an inspiring art studio, and a safe creative space to pursue your creative ambitions to become the artist you wish to be. Our studio is run with a passion for art and a love of teaching

We create a safe environment especially for you to experience the joy and power of art to ignite ideas, transform your wellbeing, enliven your senses, and change how you see the world. Learn and grow to become the artist you wish to be. We are part of AWOL Studios which is Manchester's largest collective of over 80 creatives, artist, and designers. You will find our studio in Hope Mill, Ancoats within easy access of the city centre.

04/09/2026

Our 10 week Drawing Skills course starts on 28 Sept. 10 x Monday mornings 10-1pm. Ideal for beginners and returners and those of you looking for a regular weekly class. Small groups with lots of 1-2-1 support. 5 places remain. Click on link in bio for details

03/09/2026

ome and join a great group of people, all who love art, want to learn and enjoy themselves. Be inspired, learn essential art skills and techniques, and enjoy fully tutor led courses and classes. Studio opens for the autumn from 4th September - book your place asap. Click kn the link in bio to find your class.

03/09/2026

Grab your pencils and charcoals. We're here, ready and waiting. Classes are about to begin. We kick off some urban sketching on 5+6 Sept and then Life Drawing Ancoats on Mon 7 Sept with short dynamic poses.

01/09/2026

Come and join a great group of people, all who love art, want to learn and enjoy themselves. Be inspired, learn essential art skills and techniques, and enjoy fully tutor led courses and classes. Studio opens for the autumn from 4th September - book your place asap. Click kn the link in bio to find your class.

Firsts are important. First time to draw, to paint, to use acrylic after a career of drawing, to try abstract for a real...
27/08/2026

Firsts are important. First time to draw, to paint, to use acrylic after a career of drawing, to try abstract for a realist painter, for a graphic artist to loosen up and embrace more self expression .... whatever it is, whatever stage of your art career, I've created a studio where it's OK to step out your comfort zone. From absolute beginners to experienced artist. You are all welcome. Click link in bio to browse our art courses.

Ai Wewei Button Up exhibition at Factory Int. Powerful messages worth seeing, thinking about and discussing. Has anyone ...
24/08/2026

Ai Wewei Button Up exhibition at Factory Int. Powerful messages worth seeing, thinking about and discussing. Has anyone else been? I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Ooops! When its gone it's gone. The Bank of England pub on Pollard street just along the street from my studio at Hope M...
21/08/2026

Ooops! When its gone it's gone. The Bank of England pub on Pollard street just along the street from my studio at Hope Mill.

If you want to capture other historic buildings in Ancoats we'll be outdoors sketching around Ancoats on our Urban Sketching Ancoats course on the weekend of 5+6 September. Join us if you fancy getting out there and capture Ancoats with pen and watercolour wash. Click link in bio to get to our website.

20/08/2026

Urban Sketch Ancoats: weekend 5+6 September 2026. Join us for a course that will enable you to gain the skills and confidence to draw buildings on location. We cover all the basics and draw outdoors with fountain pen and watercolour wash over multiple locations. Perfect for beginners and intermediate. Click link in bio to book

Address

AWOL Studios, Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street
Manchester
M47JA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+447816791023

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