THE ARTS FACTORY
ART CLUBS AND CLASSES
Kids. Teens. Adults.
ADULT ART COURSES
Are you looking to explore your artistic skills? Our Adult Art Workshops are perfect for beginners, or those who have not picked up a paintbrush since their school or student days.
Our classes are welcoming & inspiring and look to build confidence as well as gaining new skills or brushing up on old ones. Our workshops provide a supportive & calming space in carefully chosen venues around Peckham and Dulwich. A perfect way to carve out a few hours for yourself to boost well-being personal growth.
We provide stand-alone workshops on the following themes:
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Painting
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Drawing
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Printing
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Mixed Media
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Lino Printing
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Collage
All materials, inspiration and encouragement provided.
Upcoming Workshop/Courses
SEEING CLEARLY
Observational Drawing Workshop
MORNING WORKSHOP
4 WEEK COURSE
When: Tues 29th April - Tues 20th May
Venue: West 16th Cafe, North Dulwich
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Cost: £160
Whether you're new to drawing or looking to sharpen your skills, 'Seeing Clearly' is a relaxed and supportive course that focuses on the joy of observational drawing. Over four weeks, we’ll dive into essential techniques like proportion, scale, and tonal shading—helping you see objects (and your drawings!) in a whole new light.
Each session includes warm-ups, playful drawing exercises, and a main project that builds your confidence and ability. You'll learn how to measure accurately, capture scale, and create depth with tone—using pencil and charcoal to bring everyday objects to life.
We’ll also explore composition and personal expression, leading to a final still-life drawing using objects that are meaningful to you. No pressure, no perfection—just time to look closely, slow down, and enjoy the process of drawing.
Max 10 persons so book early to avoid disappointment.
CONTEMPORARY COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 28th April
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxing and experimental evening exploring ink-based mark-making techniques inspired by natural forms. Using an exciting range of unconventional tools—including sticks, feathers, cocktail skewers, and string—you’ll create expressive, textural artwork filled with movement and energy.
Through ink application and the blotted line technique, you’ll experiment with gesture, flow, and layering, capturing the essence of wild foliage and organic shapes.
No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to play and explore!
BOTANICAL INK WORKSHOP
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 28TH APRIL 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxing and experimental evening exploring ink-based mark-making techniques inspired by natural forms. Using an exciting range of unconventional tools—including sticks, feathers, cocktail skewers, and string—you’ll create expressive, textural artwork filled with movement and energy.
Through ink application and the blotted line technique, you’ll experiment with gesture, flow, and layering, capturing the essence of wild foliage and organic shapes.
No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to play and explore
BOTANICAL INK WORKSHOP
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 28TH APRIL 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxing and experimental evening exploring ink-based mark-making techniques inspired by natural forms. Using an exciting range of unconventional tools—including sticks, feathers, cocktail skewers, and string—you’ll create expressive, textural artwork filled with movement and energy.
Through ink application and the blotted line technique, you’ll experiment with gesture, flow, and layering, capturing the essence of wild foliage and organic shapes.
No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to play and explore!
BOTANICAL INK WORKSHOP
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 12th May
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Join us for a relaxing and experimental evening exploring ink-based mark-making techniques inspired by natural forms. Using an exciting range of unconventional tools—including sticks, feathers, cocktail skewers, and string—you’ll create expressive, textural artwork filled with movement and energy.
Through ink application and the blotted line technique, you’ll experiment with gesture, flow, and layering, capturing the essence of wild foliage and organic shapes.
No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to play and explore!
PET PORTRAITS LINOPRINT
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 19th May
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £40
Are you pet mad? Create a bold and striking lino print of your beloved pet in this light hearted and fun workshop. No drawing skills or prior experience required—you can trace your chosen image, making this a perfect workshop for beginners and experienced artists alike. Just email high contrast black and white photo of your pet before the workshop to get your pet linoprint ready!
CONTEMPORARY FRUIT BOWL
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 9th June
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Once again we are turning to the brilliant Natalie Savage for inspiration in this acrylic painting workshop. Exploring bold colours and dynamic compositions in a still-life painting class.
Slow down and find a new appreciation for the everyday through playful brushwork, bold use of shapes and colours to capture the charm of these fruits.
No prior paintings skills are needed. Come try something new, and leave with a unique and expressive artwork!
ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 23rd June
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Inspired by the wonderful mixed media artist Ana Falcetta, we will be using links to create abstract compositions. Take some time for yourself to experiment with these colourful and dynamic creations.
We will be using fine liners and metallic pens to make cluster marks and trails to pull the piece together. There is the option to embroider for those extra enthusiastic artists who want to add extra texture and interest.
PLAYFUL COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
You will have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique!
There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art.
PLAYFUL COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
You will have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique!
There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art.
PLAYFUL COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
You will have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique!
There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art.
PLAYFUL COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
You will have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique!
There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art.
PLAYFUL COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
You will have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique!
There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art.
PLAYFUL COLLAGE
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 7th July
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
Step into a world of playful creativity in our Surreal Collage Workshop. Inspired by dreamlike imagery and bold compositions, this session invites you to explore the art of layering, surprising juxtapositions, and delightfully unexpected combinations. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly one-of-a-kind.
You will have fun exploring new ways to tell visual stories with cut-outs, textures, and colours. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique!
There is no right or wrong, this workshop is designed to help you switch off and simply enjoy the process of making art.
CONTEMPORARY VESSELS
EVENING WORKSHOP
When: Monday 14th July
Venue: Kanella & Co, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HF
Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm
Cost: £35
In this calming and creative painting workshop, you'll learn to create a simple still life using acrylic paints and soft, muted colour palettes inspired by Giorgio Morandi.
Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll explore gentle composition, subtle tonal shifts, and the quiet beauty of everyday objects.
No previous painting experience required - come and explore new techniques in a mindful session of self expression.