Art courses and drawing classes for beginners
to experienced artists
and those of you yet to try
Creative Art Courses offer you the perfect blend of supportive quality teaching, enthusiastic encouragement, and space to experiment at your own pace. All of us at Creative Art Courses have an Inclusive approach that embraces Diversity and celebrates individual achievement.
Discover inspiration & creativity
A great learning experience
The Gallery Studio offers students a warm welcome where everyone interested in learning and growing as artists can feel comfortable to pursue their passion for drawing, painting and mixed-media: start your journey as a complete-beginner; develop your skills further as a beginner + improver; or re-invigorate your creativity as an intermediate. Even those artists with more experience find my courses stimulating.
The highlight of the course was “seeing progress on the work I have created even in just two days.” Emma R
Great for beginners & Improvers
Creativity at the heart of historical heritage
Our studio is based in Hope Mill and is part of AWOL Studios, Manchester’s largest creative hub of over 80 creative businesses. You will find The Gallery Studio an inspiring and creative space where you can cherish the rich cultural history of the grade 2 listed mill reaching back into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, while nurturing your own artistic development.
Easy access from the city centre
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What do my students think?
“Very friendly, informative teacher. Well equipped studio, nice environment. Course was well structured – moving + building well on each step of learning. Great fun.”
“Simple and easy to book. All the info you need to know is there. Quick response from Brian confirming place and good communication before course dates.”
“Very friendly, informative teacher. Well equipped studio, nice environment. Course was well structured – moving + building well on each step of learning. Great fun.”
Manchester’s most welcoming studio
Everyone finds they are made very welcome, are comfortable and happy spending time in the studio able to learn and grow as an artist.
Whether you are just beginning or looking to improve further your tutor will make sure you are able to make the best possible progression. All the expert tutors offer supportive and encouraging teaching and a warm and welcoming greeting every time.
Come along and join us – the Gallery Studio at Hope Mill is the place to nurture your creative spirit and grow your skills and confidence to become the artist you have always dreamed of.
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“Really interesting. More educational than I thought it was going to be. Warm, friendly, clean and light.”
Simon C
“Well worthwhile. Learned a lot.”
Ruth C
Hi, I’m Brian Raymond
“As lead tutor at Creative Art Courses I’m passionate about every art course and drawing class I have planned for you. Your time in my studio with be fun and full of creative learning so you leave inspired and passionate about being able to continue drawing and painting with creative confidence. Enjoy!”
STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE
Structured learning
Carefully structured teaching that will lead you step by step, giving you the confidence to try new things.
Individual attention
Loads of individual 1:1 encouragement to explore, experiment and discover.
Inclusive + personalised learning
A teaching style that focuses on your individual needs and is fully accepting of your individuality.
Creativity and technical skills
Teaching that allows you to learn new technical skills and develop your creativity, and leave inspired to continue to develop your skills further at home.
Welcoming studio
The Gallery Studio is a warm, creative and friendly space offering a relaxed informal, yet focused, teaching style.
Essential Art skills
Students learn essential foundation skills that provide the springboard to future artistic independence.
Within easy access of Manchester city centre
Easy to travel to from Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan, and within easy access of mainline train stations and motorway networks making us accessible from anywhere in the country.
Beginner – Improver – Intermediate – Experienced.
Everyone is welcome.
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“Loved it! you’ve shown me a different way to approach art and my creativity. I feel as if you’ve opened up in me a new way of seeing things.”
Donna B
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“From week one I knew this was going to be good, and that first class was almost worth the fee alone. I think this course was an incredible experience and I know I’ve learnt a lot over the six weeks.”
Meg K
We teach the Arts: AWOL ICE is a group of tutors based at AWOL studios who are proud to embrace the independent spirit of a creative Manchester.
