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

“A fun life drawing session focusing on short to medium length dynamic poses. This is an untutored session with basic materials provided, but please do feel free to bring any preferred materials along with you! Find us in the Garden Room of the Beehive Centre in Whitehall, next to the beautiful St George's Park.”
From: Life Drawing - Dynamic Poses

“Join Fra Beecher from United Models Life Drawing for an Arty Party, open to adults and children of all ages and abilities, and especially parents/carers with their small humans. Expect clothed life drawing poses, collaborative drawing exercises, and plenty of silliness. Come alone, with a friend, a partner or your family. All materials will be provided, you only need to bring yourself. No previous life drawing experience is necessary - this event will be very far from the usual life drawing experience!”
From: Half Term Arty Party

“Join us for our hour and a half long longer pose life drawing session. All abilities welcome, this is a place to relax and enjoy yourself! Please bring your own art supplies however there will be seating and biscuits provided. BOOKING: Cash or Card Tickets are available. TIMES : The class will run from 6.30-8 pm. Please get here 5 minutes earlier to prepare yourself and set up your materials. THE CLASS : We will start with a 10 min and 20 min pose followed by a Tea Break and 1 longer pose approx 45 mins. LOCATION : Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4BT PARKING : There is parking available on the street nearby the church.”
From: Long Pose Life Drawing Class - Henleaze

“Inspired by nature and the changing of the seasons, Laurel Molly will be leading a warm evening of still life drawing. Sketch the fruits and flowers of the Spring season whilst you help yourself to home-made hummus, snacks, and hot drinks. All materials are provided. Windmill Hill City Farm: John James Room About Laurel: Laurel Molly is an Illustrator, Animator and Workshop Facilitator based in Bristol. She works in Fig Studios alongside other creatives. Her personal work is often culture based, celebrating the mundane. She’s always curious to look into human behaviour and the world we live in, telling stories through loose lines and gentle colours.”
From: Seasonal Still Life at Windmill Hill City Farm

“Dr Jeffrey DeMarco is a Senior Technical Advisor for Protecting Children from Digital Harm at Save the Children UK. He is also a chartered forensic psychologist, and frequently lectures on trauma at Middlesex University. His research and policy work bridge psychology with technology and child protection, where most recently, he led a nine-nation digital-resilience programme. He has spoken before the European Commission, Europol, and UNICEF on online harms, radicalisation, and the experience of trauma. His ideas have been featured in his TEDx RoyalHolloway talks “The Importance of Trust” and his podcast “Privacy Talks” (2025).”
From: The Neuroscience of Adverse Childhood Experiences