We run a program of art classes and creative courses for adults and children in a wide range of subjects, in venues across Liverpool. dot-art art class venues include Liverpool’s landmark arts centre the Bluecoat, Baltic Creative CIC based in the city’s creative hub in the Baltic Triangle and the historic Anglican Cathedral. This year we’re thrilled to have partnered up with The Reader at Calderstones and art and creative technology hub FACT.
All of our sessions are delivered by experienced local tutors and art teachers.
Evening courses run for 10 weeks and start in Autumn, Winter and Spring, so keep checking back for new listings. If you would like further information, or to suggest a subject for future class, please get in touch.
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Book and view more information using the ticket links below or call us on 0345 017 6660 to avoid booking fees.
8 Dec
Intro to the Darkroom
1 Day Workshop
Cotton Exchange
This workshop is designed for anyone who has taken images using a film camera and wishes to print their own photographs in a darkroom.
8 Dec
Intro to Cartooning
14 Dec
Digital Photography
15 Dec
Festive Feltmaking
1 Day Workshop
Bluecoat
Learn how to do wet feltmaking and develop your skills with textiles. Create felt decorations or gifts with a festive theme!
Tuesdays from 28 Jan
Life Drawing
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Roy Munday leads a weekly program of evening lessons developing your skills in life drawing, including accurate measuring, colour and drawing techniques.
Tuesdays from 4 Feb
Acrylic Painting
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Explore and investigate a broad range of traditional and contemporary painting practices, focusing on the use of acrylics, with artist and teacher Richard Meaghan.
Tuesdays from 4 Feb
Portrait Drawing
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Learn the fundamentals of drawing characterful portraits capturing true likeness, in this 10 week course led by professional artist Katherine Dereli.
29 Mar & 5, 12 Apr
Digital Photography
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Advance your skills as a photographer in a 3 week course in digital photography, featuring both theory and practical on-location sessions.
16 Feb & 1, 8 Mar
Introduction to Pastels
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Learn the fundamental techniques of using soft pastels to create beautiful art in a 3 day course led by artist and tutor Mia Cathcart.
26 Jan, 2, 9 Feb
Abstract Painting
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Delve into the imaginative and expressive world of abstract painting with professional artist Madeleine Pires.
15 March
Feltmaking
1 Day Workshop
Bluecoat
Learn a variety of fine-art feltmaking techniques and create your very own piece of wall art and decorations using felt.
22 March
Cartooning for Teens
1 Day Workshop
Bluecoat
Create your own characters or depict others in cartoon form in Cartooning for Teens (13-16 yrs), led by illustrator Tommy Graham.
1, 8, 15 March
Beginners Sculpture
15 Feb & 11 Apr
Sketching: Anglican
12 Jan to 16 Feb
dot-art Club (10-13)
1 Mar to 5 Apr
dot-art Club (10-13)
9 Feb & 14 Mar
Intro to the Darkroom
1 Day Workshop
Cotton Exchange
This workshop is designed for anyone who has taken images using a film camera and wishes to print their own photographs in a darkroom.
29 Feb-1 Mar & 4-5 Apr
Analogue Photography
1 Weekend Course
Cotton Exchange
This weekend course will guide beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film.
Tuesdays from 11 Feb
Photographic Adventures
10 Week Course
The Reader
Learn to use traditional hands-on photographic techniques as a way of creating artistic images in response to the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park.
Mondays from 27 Jan
Textile Arts
10 Week Course
The Reader
This tactile 10 week course will cover a broad range of textile and craft based skills which can be used for a range of exciting artistic projects.
16, 23 Feb & 1 Mar
Illustrate a Short Story
3 Day Course
The Reader
Learn how to illustrate your own compelling short stories with Financial Times illustrator, Phil Disley.
6, 13 & 20 Apr
Organic Pattern Design
3 Day Course
The Reader
Learn how to draw intricate pattern designs inspired by nature in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park.
22 Mar
Leaving Your Mark
1 Day Workshop
The Reader
Join artist Aimee Blackledge and awaken your creative voice through expressive abstract mark-marking and storytelling through art.
27 Apr
Walking Drawing
1 Day Workshop
The Reader
The perfect way to de-stress is through being creative in nature. Explore the beautiful Calderstones Park in Walk Drawing: Mindfulness and Observation.
6 Jan to 12 Feb
dot-art Club (10-13)
6 Wednesdays
The Reader
Wind down after school and get creative in dot-art Club at The Reader. Your young artists will explore various sketching and mark making techniques.
26 Feb to 1 April
dot-art Club (10-13)
6 Wednesdays
The Reader
Wind down after school and get creative in dot-art Club at The Reader. Your young artists will explore various sketching and mark making techniques.
Mondays from 3 Feb
Drawing Techniques
10 Week Course
FACT
No matter what medium you enjoy using, be it paint, pastel or clay, learning the essential drawing techniques will further develop your drawing ability.
15, 22 & 29 Feb
Drawing for Everyone
15 Mar
Image Editing 101
1 Day Course
FACT
Image Editing 101 for artists! Master your image files and learn how to edit and adapt digital images of your artwork for a variety of uses.
8 Dec
Intro to Cartooning
1 Day Workshop
Bluecoat
Create your own animated illustrations. Learn how to structure characters, denote body language and accentuate features with artist Tommy Graham.
14 Dec
Digital Photography
1 Day Workshop
Everyman Theatre
This beginners 1 day workshop will help you get to know your digital camera; covering variations in exposure and composition to help you get off the automatic settings.
15 Dec
Festive Feltmaking
1 Day Workshop
Bluecoat
Get festive and creative whilst crafting your very own felt decorations! Learn how to do wet feltmaking and develop your skills with textiles with artist Catherine Carmyllie.
27 Oct or 8 Dec
Introduction to the Darkroom
1 Day Course
dot-art Darkroom
This one day workshop is designed for anyone who has taken images using a film camera and wishes to be guided in developing their own negatives in a darkroom.
Tuesdays from 28 Jan
Life Drawing
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Roy Munday leads a weekly program of evening lessons developing your skills in life drawing, including accurate measuring, colour and drawing techniques.
Tuesdays from 4 Feb
Acrylic Painting
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Explore and investigate a broad range of traditional and contemporary painting practices, focusing on the use of acrylics, with artist and teacher Richard Meaghan.
Tuesdays from 4 Feb
Portrait Drawing
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Learn the fundamentals of drawing characterful portraits capturing true likeness, in this 10 week course led by professional artist Katherine Dereli.
29 Mar & 5, 12 Apr
Digital Photography
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Advance your skills as a photographer in a 3 week course in digital photography, featuring both theory and practical on-location sessions.
26 Jan, 2, 9 Feb
Abstract Painting
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Delve into the imaginative and expressive world of abstract painting with professional artist Madeleine Pires.
15 March
Feltmaking
1 Day Workshop
Bluecoat
Learn a variety of fine-art feltmaking techniques and create your very own piece of wall art and decorations using felt.
9 Feb & 14 Mar
Intro to the Darkroom
1 Day Workshop
Cotton Exchange
This workshop is designed for anyone who has taken images using a film camera and wishes to print their own photographs in a darkroom.
29 Feb-1 Mar & 4-5 Apr
Analogue Photography
1 Weekend Course
Cotton Exchange
This weekend course will guide beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film.
Tuesdays from 11 Feb
Photographic Adventures
10 Week Course
The Reader
Learn to use traditional hands-on photographic techniques as a way of creating artistic images in response to the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park.
Mondays from 27 Jan
Textile Arts
10 Week Course
The Reader
16, 23 Feb & 1 Mar
Illustrate a Short Story
3 Day Course
The Reader
Learn how to illustrate your own compelling short stories with Financial Times illustrator, Phil Disley.
6, 13 & 20 Apr
Organic Pattern Design
3 Day Course
The Reader
Learn how to draw intricate pattern designs inspired by nature in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park.
22 Mar
Leaving Your Mark
1 Day Workshop
The Reader
Join artist Aimee Blackledge and awaken your creative voice through expressive abstract mark-marking and storytelling through art.
27 Apr
Walking Drawing
1 Day Workshop
The Reader
The perfect way to de-stress is through being creative in nature. Explore the beautiful Calderstones Park in Walk Drawing: Mindfulness and Observation.
6 Jan to 12 Feb
dot-art Club (10-13)
6 Wednesdays
The Reader
Wind down after school and get creative in dot-art Club at The Reader. Your young artists will explore various sketching and mark making techniques.
26 Feb to 1 April
dot-art Club (10-13)
6 Wednesdays
The Reader
Wind down after school and get creative in dot-art Club at The Reader. Your young artists will explore various sketching and mark making techniques.
Mondays from 3 Feb
Drawing Techniques
10 Week Course
FACT
No matter what medium you enjoy using, be it paint, pastel or clay, learning the essential drawing techniques will further develop your drawing ability.
15 Mar
Image Editing 101
1 Day Course
FACT
Image Editing 101 for artists! Master your image files and learn how to edit and adapt digital images of your artwork for a variety of uses.