Bristol's Workshops & Classes Scene

Creatives has always been drawn to the city of Bristol - we don't know what came first, the creatives or the workshops and classes! Whatever your poison is: pottery, dance classes, life drawing, basket weaving, yoga - Bristol has it all. Bristol Folk House on Park Street is a key public-facing arts centre - providing workshops on photography, music writing, all forms of modern dance and everything in between (usually at affordable prices).

The RWA, Bristol's oldest art gallery (and one of the only academies left in the UK) also host an art and drawing school offering everything from month long courses to drop-in life drawing events. Other key creative spaces to check out for workshops and classes in Bristol include the Maker Shed @ St Paul's Learning Centre, Hamilton House, Bristol School of Art, Bristol Print Room and Spike Print Studio (to name just a few).

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What our editors say

“Bristol Interiors Circle is a warm, local community for people who live and breathe interiors, designers, makers, students and colour-curious home-lovers. We share know-how, swap suppliers, and cheer each other on. Lots of colour, and a friendly mix of talks, demos and meet-ups rooted in Bristol’s creative spirit.”
From: The Colour Edit, An Evening with Annie Sloan

“Pick up a pencil and join us for life drawing at Easton’s Pickle Factory. With a local artist to guide you, models of all shapes and sizes holding dynamic poses, and a relaxed, cosy vibe, it creativity made easy.”
From: Life Drawing Every Tuesday at The Pickle Factory Easton BS5

“The day will feature a variety of taster workshops and drop-in sessions, and you are welcome to participate in as many as you wish. Activities include: therapy talks, journaling, music, yoga (bring a yoga mat if you have one), breathwork, movement, and more — along with stalls from local wellbeing and community service providers.”
From: Roots & Rhythms: A Global Well-being Retreat

“Join us for our hour and a half long life drawing session. All abilities welcome, whether you have never done life drawing before or you live and breath it, this is a place to relax and enjoy yourself! Please bring your own art supplies however there will be seating and biscuits provided.”
From: Life Drawing Class - Henleaze

“Inspired by nature and the changing of the seasons, Laurel Molly will be leading a cosy evening of still life drawing. Sketch the fruits and flowers of the winter season whilst you help yourself to seasonal teas and hot chocolate.”
From: Seasonal Still Life at Windmill Hill City Farm