Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Saturday 06 June
Central Cardiff park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chidozie
Explore the interplay of light and shadow using charcoal. This session focuses on understanding value, contrast, and texture while creating dramatic, expressive drawings. Learn techniques for blending, smudging, and building rich tones. Suitable for all skill levels who want to expand their drawing skills.
Drawing Plants and Flowers
Saturday 20 June
Central Cardiff park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chidozie
Explore the beauty of nature by drawing plants and flowers. This session focuses on observing organic forms, textures, and details found in botanical subjects. Learn techniques for capturing petals, leaves, stems, and natural patterns while developing your observational skills. Suitable for all skill levels.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 04 July
Central Cardiff park - 10am - 2 Hours
Chidozie
Get comfortable with perspective by starting simple, using cubes to explore different viewpoints and techniques. This session covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw buildings, rooms, and objects with depth and accuracy. Perfect for beginners ready to understand the fundamentals of spatial drawing.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 18 July
Central Cardiff park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chidozie
A welcoming class for those new to drawing. Learn fundamental techniques including line work, shading, and basic shapes in a supportive environment. Perfect for absolute beginners looking to build confidence and start their drawing journey.
Urban Sketch
Saturday 01 August
Central Cardiff park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Chidozie
Capture the urban landscape through drawing. This session focuses on sketching buildings, streets, and city scenes on location. Learn techniques for quick sketching, adding detail, and capturing the energy of urban environments. Perfect for those who want to document city life through art.
Understanding Colour Mixing (Beginner Watercolour Class)
Saturday 06 June
Celyn Avenue, Lakeside Cardiff - 10am - 2 Hours
Jude Harrington
Discover how to unlock a full spectrum of colour using just a few paints. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to mix vibrant, subtle, and natural tones from a simple palette of primary colours—no overflowing paint set required. We'll explore warm and cool versions of red, blue, and yellow, and show you how they combine to create everything from fresh greens to rich earth tones.
By the end of the session, you'll feel confident mixing your own colours and understand how a limited palette not only saves money and space, but also brings more harmony and cohesion to your paintings.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 06 June
Lisvane, Cardiff - 11am - 3 Hours
Amanda Bellew
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you.Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
Abstract Photography
Sunday 07 June
Lisvane Road, Cardiff - 11am - 2 Hours
Rachel Southard
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 13 June
Lakeside - 10am - 2 Hours
Jude Harrington
Dive into the vibrant world of watercolours with our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Unleash your creativity as we explore the magical art of watercolour painting together. Bring along your own watercolour materials and let's make a splash on paper! Excited to get started? Full details of this colourful adventure will be shared upon booking confirmation.
Exploring Abstract Art
Saturday 20 June
Celyn Avenue,Lakeside - 10am - 2 Hours
Jude Harrington
Dive into the vibrant world of abstract art with our Exploring Abstract Art class!Unleash your creativity as we use various media to reinterpret everyday objects and discover fresh subjects. Explore expressive and abstract representations that breathe life into your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on a journey of 'mark making' techniques, creating dynamic starting points that will evolve into unique masterpieces. Join us in this exciting exploration of abstract expression - where every stroke tells a story!
Drawing for Beginners-Shapes & Foundations
Saturday 27 June
Celyn Avenue,Lakeside - 10am - 2 Hours
Jude Harrington
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
Street Photography Class - Evening
Saturday 27 June
The Hayes, Cardiff (St Davids Centre) - 6pm - 2.0 Hours
Rachel Southard
Explore the vibrant streets of Cardiff city centre with your camera. Learn to capture candid moments, interesting architecture, and the energy of urban life. Perfect for photographers looking to practice street photography techniques in a supportive group environment. Meet at Starbucks first for a brief introduction before heading out to explore the city.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 04 July
North road, Cardiff - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Rachel Southard
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Introduction to Chalk Pastels
Saturday 11 July
Celyn Avenue, Lakeside Cardiff - 10am - 2 Hours
Jude Harrington
The Introduction to Chalk Pastels session will teach you how to create vibrant, expressive artwork using this versatile medium. Suitable for beginners and improvers, at an indoor venue. The workshop will guide you through blending, layering, and mark-making techniques. Please bring your own chalk pastels, paper and blending stumps, wet wipes and drawing board and tape.
Still Life with Vegetables
Saturday 18 July
Lakeside - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Jude Harrington
Join us for a relaxed watercolour session painting a still life with fresh vegetables. We will explore colour mixing and brushwork to capture shape and texture. Suitable for all skill levels.
Exploring Abstract Art
Saturday 25 July
Celyn Avenue,Lakeside - 10am - 2 Hours
Jude Harrington
Dive into the vibrant world of abstract art with our Exploring Abstract Art class!Unleash your creativity as we use various media to reinterpret everyday objects and discover fresh subjects. Explore expressive and abstract representations that breathe life into your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on a journey of 'mark making' techniques, creating dynamic starting points that will evolve into unique masterpieces. Join us in this exciting exploration of abstract expression - where every stroke tells a story!
Seascape with Lighthouse
Saturday 01 August
Lakeside - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Jude Harrington
Join us for a relaxing watercolour session painting a seascape with a lighthouse. Learn simple techniques for capturing soft skies, gentle reflections, and coastal charm. All levels welcome. Participants must bring their own watercolour supplies.
