Our classes and workshops
Take a look at what classes and workshops are currently running at Liverpool Independent Art School. We hope you can join us!
Please note, unless otherwise stated, materials are not supplied. We do however have some materials in the studio that can be used for a small fee payable each term.
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Monday - Art for Everyone
Art for Everyone is a follow on course from Art from the Start and goes deeper into thinking and the design cycle. Like it’s cousin it is also tutor led and explore new ideas and forms. It is ideal for those who have been practicing for a while already and want to develop their understanding and their work to a new level. The two courses are not mutually exclusive and many people attend both.
Mondays 10:30 - 1pm £12
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Monday - Introduction to Design
This six week course is a chance to develop and push ideas. We will look at mood boards, mind mapping, research, materials and where to go next. Which direction will it take you? Fashion designer, jewellery designer, furniture designer? Look around you because EVERYTHING has been designed. A course designed for fun!
Drop in for a weekly session for £20 or (recommended) £100 for the full 6 weeks
Mondays 2pm - 4:30pm
Starts 2pm 24th February 2025
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Tuesday - Watercolour Techniques
This weekly class covers all things watercolour!
Perfect if you have ever wanted to try this wonderful medium or want to develop and improve your skills.
Over the weeks we will experiment, try step by step techniques, learn new tips and tricks, understand the materials, colour theory, composition - and learn a few short cuts to make life easier.
Tuesdays 10:30am - 12:30pm £15
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Tuesday - Open Art Session
Do you need studio space to work on your art? Elsa will be available on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm to help.
Tuesdays 2-4pm on £12
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Tuesday - Life Drawing
This much loved weekly life drawing class hosted at Rough Trade on Hanover Street is a must for anyone wanting to learn and develop their drawing skills.
Our friendly tutors will guide you through various sketching and drawing exercises designed to help you improve and hone your artistic practice.
18+ event
Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm £15
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Wednesday - Seminar
Our seminars are an open ended course that focuses on theory and art history ideas. It offers a deeper dive into understanding why artists make the work they do and the kind of underpinning analysis that helps us understand our own work. It is delivered both online and during monthly gallery visits or art days out. Sessions are also generally available on pay as you attend basis to non Patrons - group size and session length varies.
Wednesday mornings
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Wednesday - Life Drawing
This popular weekly life drawing class is held at Smithdown Social Arts Hub, 455 Smithdown Road, L15 3JL. Our friendly and knowledgeable tutors will guide you through various sketching exercises to help you develop your observation and drawing skills.
18+ event
Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm £15
Pay at venue
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Thursday - Discover Painting
Come to our friendly, inclusive and accessible studio and develop your painting practice. Our tutor will guide you from start to completion of oil and acrylic paintings including colour theory, composition, texture and tone.
This is a weekly, open ended class designed to support your needs. Your tutor will ensure support and guidance is available to you through demonstrations and discussions.
This class is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of painting with oils and acrylics. Bring your own materials or use ours for a small fee.
Thursdays 10:30-1pm £15
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Thursday - Relax with Art
Join Elsa on Thursdays for a relaxing evening of art making.
Take some time for yourself and your wellbeing. These simple fun classes are designed to promote relaxation. Chill amongst friends and enjoy some music while you create. All abilities are welcome.
All materials are provided.
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm £10
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Friday - Art from the Start
Art From the Start is an open ended beginner level course covering introductions to basic processes of drawing, painting the design cycle and more. Line, colour and all the basic building blocks of visual language and confidence building. It is tutor lead and offers guidance even for those who have never made art before.
Fridays 10:30am - 1pm £12
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Sunday - Developing Print
Developing Print is a six week tutor led intermediate course that focuses on a different type of print making each week. It offers each process in a relaxed workshop style setting with plenty of time for questions and bespoke instruction.
Sundays at 10am - 1pm:
Starts 26th January
£90 for 6 weeks
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Sunday - Print Club
Print Club is an intermediate level participant-led open-ended course that goes deeper into process and ideas generation. It is aimed at those who may already have a little experience of printmaking but not exclusively so. The artists’ own work is the primary direction and is supported on a bespoke level with sessions trending to begin with participants setting an informal aim of what they would like to achieve.
Sundays 2pm - 5pm £15
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Saturday Workshop - Food illustration in Watercolour
Have you ever wanted to record your own recipes in a visual and unique way? Perhaps you would like to produce an artwork for your kitchen or as a gift to others? Or maybe you would just like to paint your favourite food? This food themed watercolour class might be just the ticket!
Come and spend the morning with Liverpool Independent Art School and learn how to go about illustrating food and ingredients using watercolour, pencil and inks. All materials are supplied but feel free to bring your own along if you prefer.
Saturday 25th January 2025 10-1pm £15
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Saturday Workshop - Make a Pop Up Valentine’s Day Card
Love is in the air! Spend the morning making a pop up valentines day card just in time for the big event on the 14th!
Join us for the morning and learn some paper engineering techniques to produce a very cute 3D heart bouquet Valentine's day card. All materials supplied and step by step tuition will be provided.
Saturday 8th February 2025 10 - 1pm £27
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Saturday Workshop - Make a Cushion
A perfect Valentine gift!
Make yourself or a loved one a handmade cushion from scratch, all materials provided. Our tutor will show you the step by step process during this lovely creative afternoon. All abilities welcome.
Saturday 8th February 2025 1:30 - 4:30pm £33
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Saturday Workshop - Felt Making
Enjoy a day of wet felting in our lovely studio. All materials provided.
Saturday 15th February 2025 11 - 4:30pm £44
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Saturday Workshop - Paper Making
Join us for a day course in paper making and exploring this underrated but remarkable material which can take any shape, two dimensional or three dimensional. We will take you through the process of blending and deckling your own paper and the types of plant materials you can use to make beautiful unique surfaces to work on to or as finished items themselves.
We will explain the history and potential of paper as an eco friendly and infinitely variable material. If you are up for a hands-on workshop then you'll love learning the art of making paper from scratch. No prior experience is necessary - just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore a traditional craft in a welcoming setting. See you there!
Saturday 22nd February 2025 10 - 4pm £60
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Sunday - Introduction to Printmaking
A six week tutor led beginners introductory level course that focuses on a different type of print making each week.
Starts 9th April 2025 10-1pm - £98 in total
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Saturday Workshop - Life Drawing into Drypoint Print
Join us for this fun and informative session where you will learn how to transform your life drawings into beautiful drypoint prints.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through drawing the figure and then through the process of creating unique prints using the drypoint technique. Suitable for all abilities including beginners, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to expand their artistic skills.
Come along and join the supportive environment at our studio located in the heart of Liverpool and develop your skills.
Saturday 15th March 2025 at 10 - 4pm £65
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Saturday Workshop - Sculpting the figure
We are very excited to bring this exciting and fascinating hands on workshop where you will learn the basics of sculpting from the figure. This event is perfect for beginners who want to explore their artistic side and learn how to create beautiful sculptures. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from experienced artists and unleash your creativity!
A day course for artists of any level of experience who want to try sculpture and exploring the figure, The day begins with traditional life drawing from the model and then a step by step process is explored of how to develop the drawn exploration into three dimensional outcomes. We will be using safe, affordable and accessible materials that can be continued at home if participants want to develop further without the need for machines or equipment
Saturday 22nd March 2025 10:00 - 4pm £65
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Saturday Workshop - Mosaic Mirror Workshop
Get creative and make your own stunning mosaic mirror at our hands-on workshop! All materials provided.
Saturday 29th March 2025 11am - 4pm £44