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, the Everyman Theatre, Baltic Creative CIC based in the city’s creative hub in the Baltic Triangle and the historic Williamson Tunnels. 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 Oct – 10 Dec
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.
8 Oct – 10 Dec
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.
9 Oct – 11 Dec
Drawing Techniques
10 Week Course
Everyman Theatre
This weekly art course with artist Sarah Jane Richards is designed to develop observational and expressive drawing techniques and skills. Suitable for beginner and intermediates.
8 Oct – 10 Dec
Portrait Painting
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Learn the fundamentals of painting characterful portraits in this 10 week course led by experienced tutor Katherine Dereli. Suitable for complete beginners.
27 Oct, 3, 10 Nov
Watercolour Painting
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Explore the world of watercolour painting with Roy Munday. Suitable for both complete beginners and those more advanced who are seeking to refresh their skills.
29 Sep, 6, 20 Oct
Abstract Painting
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Explore and practice the expressive techniques of abstract painting with artist Emily Bartlett, learning to use a range of artistic media in a relaxed and friendly environment.
16, 23, 30 Nov
Drawing for Everyone
3 Day Course
Everyman Theatre
This informative drawing course with artist Roy Munday explores the fundamentals of drawing, focusing on line, shape and shading. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
17, 24 Nov & 1 Dec
Art for Beginners
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Want to get creative but don’t know which medium to try? Get experimental and learn fundamental skills in a range of fine-art media in three day course Art for Beginners.
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.
2 Nov
Lino Cutting
1 Day Workshop
Everyman
This beginners workshop with Catherine Carmyllie will introduce you to the materials and tools of lino cutting before moving onto creating, cutting and printing your own design.
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.
5 Oct or 23 Nov
Sketching: Anglican
1 Day Workshop
Anglican Cathedral
Experience drawing in the unique historical and iconic architectural feature that is the Anglican Cathedral. This is a mixed ability class, suitable for all levels.
27 Oct or 8 Dec
Intro to the Darkroom
1 Day Workshop
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 printing their own negatives in a darkroom.
28-29 Sept / 23-24 Nov
Analogue Weekend
1 Weekend Course
dot-art Darkroom
This weekend workshop will take beginner film photographers through the whole process of shooting, processing and developing their own black and white film.
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.
22 Sept – 27 Oct
dot-art Club (10-13)
Block 1 (6 Weeks)
Baltic Creative CIC
Designed to inspire children aged 10-13 years to grow their drawing skills and build a lifelong love of art by exploring a range of art mediums including drawing and painting.
10 Nov – 15 Dec
dot-art Club (10-13)
Block 2 (6 Weeks)
Baltic Creative CIC
Designed to inspire children aged 10-13 years to grow their drawing skills and build a lifelong love of art by exploring a range of art mediums including drawing and painting.
8 Oct – 10 Dec
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.
8 Oct – 10 Dec
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.
9 Oct – 11 Dec
Drawing Techniques
10 Week Course
Everyman Theatre
This weekly art course with artist Sarah Jane Richards is designed to develop observational and expressive drawing techniques and skills. Suitable for all levels.
8 Oct – 10 Dec
Portrait Painting
10 Week Course
Bluecoat
Learn the fundamentals of painting characterful portraits in this 10 week course led by experienced tutor Katherine Dereli. Suitable for complete beginners.
27 Oct, 3, 10 Nov
Watercolour Painting
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Explore the world of watercolour painting with Roy Munday. Suitable for both complete beginners and those more advanced who are seeking to refresh their skills.
29 Sep, 6, 20 Oct
Abstract Painting
3 Day Course
Bluecoat
Explore and practice the expressive techniques of abstract painting with artist Emily Bartlett, learning to use a range of artistic media in a relaxed and friendly environment.
16, 23, 30 Nov
Drawing for Everyone
3 Day Course
Everyman Theatre
This informative drawing course with artist Roy Munday explores the fundamentals of drawing, focusing on line, shape and shading. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
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.
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.
2 Nov
Lino Cut for Beginners
1 Day Workshop
Everyman
This beginners workshop with Catherine Carmyllie will introduce you to the materials and tools of lino cutting before moving onto creating, cutting and printing your own design.
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.
22 Sep – 27 Oct & 10 Nov – 15 Dec
dot-art Club (10-13 yrs)
6 Week Block
Baltic Creative CIC
Designed to inspire children aged 10-13 years to grow their drawing skills and build a lifelong love of art by exploring a range of art mediums including drawing and painting.
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.
28-29 Sept / 23-24 Nov
Analogue Photography
1 Weekend Course
dot-art Darkroom
This weekend workshop will take beginner analogue photographers through the whole process of shooting, processing and developing their own black and white film.
17, 24 Nov & 1 Dec
Art for Beginners
3 Day Course
Art for Beginners
Want to get creative but don’t know which medium to try? Get experimental and learn fundamental skills in a range of fine-art media in three day course Art for Beginners.
5 Oct or 23 Nov
Sketching in the Anglican
1 Day Workshop
Sketching in the Anglican
Experience drawing in the unique historical and iconic architectural feature that is the Anglican Cathedral. This is a mixed ability class, suitable for all levels.