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

“This year Zinezilla teams up with Bristol animation crew Animinspo (https://www.animinspo.com/) to bring you a programme of animation screenings, panels and interviews alongside an expanded illustration, comic and zine fair. Come along for comics, prints, zines, books, stickers, merch, ceramics and more! You can also get stuck in and messy with our programme of workshops and talks from local creatives.”
From: Zinezilla Arts Festival

“Our wine tastings and food sustainability talks offer a perfect blend of enjoyment and enlightenment. Add a dash of flair with live cooking demos over fire, and you've got a recipe for an unforgettable day.”
From: Feast On Food Festival

“London Is Funny wrote “He has a totally unique wellspring of material. In a different class really.” The Sunday Times wrote of the ‘superbly comic writing’ of his plays on the Edinburgh Fringe. Kate Moss simply said “He walks like Dudley Moore and he talks like Peter Cook.” Most of his recent shows are now free form improvised “events” or happenings such as Community Circle “the most fun you can have without taking your clothes off.” The Mirror, Girl v Boy “Not very woke but it is great fun.”
From: Trevor Lock - How to Drink a Glass of Water WIP

“videoclub is an artists’ moving image platform showing artists’ work across the UK and internationally. We support artists through curated programmes, engaging the public through screenings, exhibitions, talks, residencies, and commissions. www.videoclub.org.uk”
From: Film Screening: Selected 15

“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 tables and biscuits provided.”
From: Monthly Life Drawing Class - Henleaze