We are delighted to announce our Autumn Programme of Creative Courses. Treat yourself to a creative course or art workshop in an inspiring Liverpool location with dot-art. Discover your inner artist, try something new and develop your skills across a range of fantastic venues: The Bluecoat, The Reader, FACT, The Baltic Creative and dot-art Darkroom.
If dot-art is unable to deliver a course, course participants will receive a full refund, so book with confidence today. We have introduced a range of measures to keep everyone as safe as possible, including reduced numbers, increased cleaning and social distancing.
Over lockdown, dot-art’s wonderful team of art tutors created a range of NEW instant access online classes for art lovers everywhere, scroll down to find the right class for you.
If you have questions about how online courses work, take a look at our FAQ page, email courses@dot-art.com, or call us on 0345 0176660.
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Book and view more information using the ticket links below.
We have introduced a range of safety measures to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Participant numbers are limited to allow everyone to feel comfortable keeping a safe distance, however, due to limited spaces early booking is essential.
dot-art Club (10-13 year olds)
Baltic Creative
6 Week Course, Sundays 10.30am-12pm
BLOCK 2: 7th November – 12th December
dot-art Club varies by block so that your young artists can keep coming back for new and exciting creative adventures.
dot-art Club (10-13 year olds)
The Reader
6 Week Course, Wednesdays 4-5.30pm
BLOCK 2: 3rd November – 8th December
dot-art Club varies by block so that your young artists can keep coming back for new and exciting creative adventures.
Just Launched!
We have partnered with GPO Food Hall based in The Metquarter to bring you four exclusive festive workshops by dot-art tutors.
Book them below ↓
Christmas Tree Garlands
GPO Food Hall, The Metquarter
Saturday 4th December
10:30am – 12:30pm
A fun session making pretty and effective garlands for your Christmas tree or to use as a festive decoration to hang on the wall
Lino Cut Christmas Cards
GPO Food Hall, The Metquarter
Saturday 11th December
10:30am – 1:30pm
Explore the skill of lino cutting and create your own handmade Christmas cards with artist and experienced teacher Catherine Carmyllie.
Tote Bag Printing
GPO Food Hall, The Metquarter
Saturday 18th December
10:30am – 12:30pm
A chance to create handprinted tote bags using wood block print techniques with artist and experienced teacher Catherine Carmyllie.
Winter 2022 Classes & Courses are now available to book!
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Analogue Photography
2 Day Course
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December
This weekend workshop will take beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
dot-art Club (10-13 Year Olds)
Balti Creative
6 Week Course, Sundays 10:30am – 12pm
BLOCK 1: 9th January – 13th February
dot-art Club varies by block so that your young artists can keep coming back for new and exciting creative adventures.
dot-art Club (10-13 Year Olds)
Baltic Creative
6 Week Course, Sundays 10:30am – 12pm
BLOCK 2: 6th March – 10th April
dot-art Club varies by block so that your young artists can keep coming back for new and exciting creative adventures.
Analogue Photography
2 Day Course
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February
This weekend workshop will take beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
Illustrating Inspiring Quotes
3 Day Course
Saturday 5th March – Saturday 19th March
Develop observational and expressive drawing techniques and skills, using nature and organic patterns as inspiration. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
Introduction to Darkroom
One Day Course
Saturday 12th March
This one day workshop is designed for anyone who has taken images using a film camera and wishes to print their own photographs in a darkroom. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
Adventures In Blue: Cyanotype Sunprint Workshop
One Day Course
Saturday 26th March
The Adventures in Blue – Cyanotype Sunprint Workshop introduces participants to the use of a traditional Victorian photographic technique as a way of creating unique artistic images in response to the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park, in a relaxed and mindful way.
Analogue Photography
2 Day Course
Saturday 23th and Sunday 24th April
This weekend workshop will take beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
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Get creative online
with dot-art
Starting from £5
Online Course
Introduction to Caricature
2 Session Course
Explore the world of caricaturing with financial times Illustrator, Phil Disley. Discover fundamental caricaturing techniques and create your own characters!
Online Course
Pet Portraiture
2 Session Course
This course will introduce you to an effective toolkit of painting techniques that will help you breathe life into your artwork, and immortalise your pride and joy in oil paint.
Online Course
Drawing and Painting Nature
2 Session Course
Delve into a world of nature through a relaxing and inspiring, drawing and painting course. Create something truly authentic and special with artist tutor Madeleine Pires.
Online Course
Create your name in 3D
Sculptor Faith Bebbington will guide you through the process of creating your name in 3D at home using simple techniques and recycled materials.
Suitable for complete beginners, for children to enjoy on their own or as a family activity.
Online Course
Create a Simple Coil Pot
Sculptor Faith Bebbington will guide you through the process of creating a coil pot at home using simple techniques and recycled materials.
Suitable for complete beginners, for children to enjoy on their own or as a family activity.
Online Course
Create a Human Figure
Sculptor Faith Bebbington will guide you through the process of creating a human figure at home using simple techniques and recycled materials.
Suitable for complete beginners, for children to enjoy on their own or as a family activity.
Sculpture with Faith Package of 3 online workshops!
Sculptor Faith Bebbington has created three short films exploring the exciting possibilities of sculpture:
Create a Simple Coil Pot
Create a Human Figure
Create your Name in 3D
3 for £12!
Online Course
Abstract Art
4 Session Course
Each lesson will begin with an introduction to classic and modern painting methods, covering a broad history of techniques that will help you develop your own unique painting style.
Online Course
Fundamentals of Drawing
2 Session Course
Through this course, you will learn the principles of drawing and develop your own drawing style, mastering drawing fundamental techniques with professional artist Roy Munday.
Online Course
Drawing Techniques
4 Session Course
No matter what medium you enjoy using, learning the fundamental drawing techniques will further develop your natural drawing ability which you can apply to a range of creative outputs.
Are you a keen visual artist in need of guidance promoting and selling your work?
dot-art Club (10-13 year olds)
Baltic Creative
6 Week Course, Sundays 10.30am-12pm
BLOCK 1: 12th September – 17th October
BLOCK 2: 7th November – 12th December
dot-art Club varies by block so that your young artists can keep coming back for new and exciting creative adventures.
dot-art Club (10-13 year olds)
The Reader
6 Week Course, Wednesdays 4-5.30pm
BLOCK 1: 15th September – 20th October
BLOCK 2: 3rd November – 8th December
dot-art Club varies by block so that your young artists can keep coming back for new and exciting creative adventures.
Textile Arts
10 Week Course
4th October – 13th December
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 projects. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to textile arts as well as those looking to experiment with more advanced projects.
Introduction to the Darkroom
1 Day Course
Saturday 27th November
This one day workshop is designed for anyone who has taken images using a film camera and wishes to print their own photographs in a darkroom. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
Introduction to Chinese Painting
1 Day Course
Sunday 28th November
Explore the history of Chinese Painting techniques with artist Madeleine Pires. This Chinese brush painting session is a mixed ability class, suitable for experienced artists and beginners.
Analogue Photography
2 Day Course
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December
This weekend workshop will take beginner photographers through the whole process of shooting and developing black and white film. Suitable for complete beginners who are new to photo making.
Sculpting with Faith Package of 3 Online Workshops!
Sculptor Faith Bebbington has created three short films exploring the exciting possibilities of sculpture:
How to Create a Simple Coil Pot
How to Create a Human Figure
How to Create your Name in 3D
3 for £12!
Online Course
Create a Human Figure
Sculptor Faith Bebbington will guide you through the process of creating a human figure at home using simple techniques and recycled materials.
Suitable for complete beginners, for children to enjoy on their own or as a family activity.
Online Course
Create a Simple Coil Pot
Sculptor Faith Bebbington will guide you through the process of creating a simple coil pot at home using simple techniques and recycled materials.
Suitable for complete beginners, for children to enjoy on their own or as a family activity.
Online Course
Create your Name in 3D
Sculptor Faith Bebbington will guide you through the process of creating your name in 3D at home using simple techniques and recycled materials.
Suitable for complete beginners, for children to enjoy on their own or as a family activity.
Online Course
Introduction to Caricature
2 Session Course
Explore the world of caricaturing with financial times Illustrator, Phil Disley. Suitable for beginners to intermediates, this two-part course will teach you the fundamentals of creating your own caricatured characters!
Online Course
Drawing and Painting Nature: Tree’s
2 Session Course
Delve into a world of nature through a relaxing and inspiring, drawing and painting course with artist tutor Madeleine Pires. Over the course you will learn how to gather natural visual stimuli and progress your drawing skills, exploring form, tonal values and shading, developing skills in observation and hand-eye coordination.
Online Classes
Drawing Techniques
4 Session Course
Get to grips with a variety of drawing techniques with professional artist Sarah Jane Richards. This drawing course is designed for beginners and those looking for inspiration in their drawing practice
Online Course
Abstract Art
4 Session Course
Each lesson will begin with an introduction to classic and modern painting methods, covering a broad history of techniques that will help you develop your own unique painting style.
Online Course
Pet Portraiture in Oils
2 Session Course
This course will introduce you to an effective toolkit of painting techniques that will help you breathe life into your artwork, and immortalise your pride and joy in the wonderful medium of oil paint.
Online Course
Fundamentals of Drawing: Measuring & Proportion
2 Session Course
Learn the principles of drawing and develop your own drawing style through this two-session course with professional artist and tutor, Roy Munday.