The Creative Sketchbook | 4-Week Art Club | Starting Tuesday 12th January - 1pm till 4pm

4-Week Art Club - Four 3 hour sessions… Tuesday 12th, 19th, 26th January & 2nd February 1pm till 4pm

Four weeks. One sketchbook. Endless creative possibilities!

Ever fancied having a proper play with art materials, experimenting with colours, textures and techniques, but never quite known where to start? Or perhaps you already love getting creative but would like to explore something new, loosen up a little and rediscover the joy of simply making art?

Welcome to our brand NEW 4-Week Art Club! 

Join talented artist Kelly Herrick for four wonderfully creative afternoons where we'll be putting perfection to one side and embracing the freedom to experiment, explore and see where our creativity takes us!

And the best bit? You'll be doing it all in your very own A5 concertina sketchbook, gradually transforming its blank pages into a beautiful, colourful collection of your creative adventures.

Over the four weeks, you'll explore everything from expressive drawing and playful mark-making to colour mixing, acrylic painting, patterns, textures and mixed media.

You'll be encouraged to try new things, discover what you enjoy, develop your own style and, most importantly, have fun along the way.

There are no right or wrong answers here. No pressure to create a masterpiece. Just plenty of opportunities to play, experiment and surprise yourself with what you can create!

What will we be exploring?

Week 1 – The Magic of Marks

Let's get those creative juices flowing! Explore expressive lines, interesting textures, playful patterns and different drawing techniques using inks and pens. It's all about loosening up, experimenting and discovering just how much you can do with a simple mark.

Week 2 – Colour Play

Time to get colourful! Explore acrylic paints, discover exciting colour combinations, experiment with contrasts and create your own palettes. Think bold brushstrokes, unexpected combinations and lots of lovely colour exploration.

Week 3 – Shapes & Stories

Finding inspiration in everyday things! Explore shapes, florals, vessels, patterns and familiar objects, combining different materials and techniques to create interesting mixed-media compositions.

Week 4 – Bringing It All Together

This is where the magic happens! Bring together everything you've discovered over the previous weeks, combining your favourite colours, marks, shapes and techniques to develop your own personal visual stories throughout your concertina sketchbook.

Your very own creative keepsake 

Throughout the four weeks, your beautiful, case-bound A5 concertina sketchbook will gradually come to life, filled with your experiments, ideas, discoveries and little moments of creativity. And it's yours to keep!

Something lovely to look back through, take inspiration from and continue adding to long after our Art Club has finished.

Do I need any art experience? Absolutely not!

Whether you haven't picked up a paintbrush since school, enjoy the occasional bit of creativity or already love making art, this club is for you. Kelly will guide you through each session, introducing techniques, sharing ideas and encouraging you to explore at your own pace. Remember, this isn't about being the best artist in the room. It's about giving yourself permission to play, try something different and enjoy the process.

What's included?

• Four relaxed, three-hour art sessions with full tuition from Kelly Herrick
• Your very own A5 case-bound concertina sketchbook to use throughout the course and take home
• A wonderful selection of art materials to experiment with
• Tea, coffee and tasty treats throughout each session
• Free parking at our Ripley studio

Dates & booking information

When: Tuesdays, 1pm–4pm

Dates: 12th, 19th & 26th January and 2nd February 2027

Price: £160 per person for the complete four-week course (4 x 3 hour sessions), including all materials and your sketchbook.

Please note: This is a four-week course, and your booking covers all four sessions.

Cancellation Policy