Painting Classes In London

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By Kiera Chapman Editor Food, drink and nightlife specialist with 8+ years in journalism, including bylines at The Sunday Times and Marie Claire. Last updated on 22nd July 2026

Looking to unleash your inner artist? There are plenty of creative and quirky things to do in our city, but nothing quite beats getting out the paints and really going letting all go on canvas. Whether you're a budding Botticelli or your work is a little more Picasso in its approach, we've got the events for you. From prosecco-fuelled landscapes to pottery, here are the best painting classes in London.




Paint a Pic London

Over at Paint a Pic, you get to make a masterpiece and enjoy a couple of drinks at the same time. To help you get creative, you'll be guided by their resident artist and have all the materials included. You'll even get to take your work home with you.

DWTN

If you're on the hunt for some more artistic classes in London, then check out DWTN. Enjoy sipping on drinks at the bar, as well as cracking tunes and scrumptious fare at their top-notch events. If that wasn't enough, you'll get to take home your very own painting - best one gets a prize.

The Purple Owl

Over in Wandsworth, The Purple Owl is an intriguing mix of pub, cafe and creative space. Its bright and airy art studio is the perfect place to slow down and grab some priceless minutes of mindfulness.

From just £25 per person, you can paint fabrics, pottery and canvas or get to grips with air-dry and kiln dry clay. Class times are available every 30 minutes, seven days a week.

Neon Naked Life Drawing

Looking for weekend art classes in London? Neon Naked Life Drawing are hosting quirky workshops in venues across London to brighten up your Sundays (literally). You'll be encouraged to think outside the box while using UV light and glowing paints to create your masterpieces.

Pottery Painting Workshop

@ The Leather Bottle on Fri, 28th Aug 2026 @ 19:00 - 22:00

Whether you're a master artist or it's your first time with a brush, you're more than welcome at the Pottery Painting Workshop. In The Leather Bottle, you'll create a masterpiece to take home and treasure. 

Choose from a range of pottery pieces and get to work personalising them with your design over a drink or few. Grab your tickets from just £33.

Sip & Paint Experiences

Looking to unleash your inner artist? Sip & Paint is your chance to get creative at venues across London. 

Whether you pop over to Oak Caffe, artsdepot, the stunning Crystal Salt Cave or anywhere else, you'll make a masterpiece under the expert guidance of resident artists. Tickets start from just £16.50 and get you all the materials, tools and tips you need to show off your skills.

Party n Paint

Looking for something a little different? Party N Paint combines art and booze for one helluva evening, sound tracked by a DJ blaring top quality 90s hip hop, R&B and club classics. Not only will you get to take your masterpiece home, there'll also be a competition for the best piece.

Paint Jam London

Lose yourself in colour at Paint Jam's immersive art parties, where DJs, themed projects and hands-on workshops create a one-of-a-kind creative escape. Set in pop-up venues across London, each event focuses on a unique art style, with tickets from £36 covering all materials and expert instruction.

Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned painter, you'll leave with a canvas and a smile.

Something Good Workshops

Ready to unleash your inner artist? Something Good Workshops is hosting a series of inspiring painting sessions in Deptford, perfect for both beginners and experienced creatives.

Whether you're learning the ropes with Bruna Maria or experimenting with fresh flower gelli painting, these workshops offer a relaxed and encouraging environment to develop your skills. With all materials provided and friendly experts on hand, it's an effortless way to enjoy a splash of colour in your week.

Lonely Arts Club

The Owl & Hitchhiker is transformed into an art studio at the Lonely Arts Club Sip & Paint. Super talented artist Jack is on hand to guide you as your create an acrylic masterpiece on an A3 canvas.

Expect a relaxed yet buzzy atmosphere, with music playing and drinks flowing. Tickets are just £31.90 and include everything you need to get creative as well as a welcome drink. What's more, The Front Room's small, guided studio sessions are the perfect place to unleash your inner artist. At The Art of Water, resident artists deliver prompts to help you explore movement, softness and flow. Tickets are just £43.20 and include all the materials and guidance you need to get creative, plus a welcome drink and your masterpiece to take home.

Pizza & Paint Bottomless Brunch

@ 118 The Lane on Various dates from Wednesday 5th August 2026

Street art meets Italian culinary flair at 118 The Lane. Get on down to tuck into bottomless stone-baked pizza as you unleash your inner graffiti artist.

To ignite your creative juices, there's 60 minutes of unlimited beers, wine, prosecco and mocktails. Stick around for the after party on selected dates and you can get down to house, electro and all kinds of nostalgic beats.

Paint & Sip in Shoreditch

@ Alfi on Saturday 8th August 2026 and 38 other Saturdays

Let's be honest: most of us could do with switching off our screens and doing something tangible, which is why this lively Paint & Sip night at ALFI invites you to ditch the pressure of perfectionism and just have a laugh with a canvas. Absolutely zero artistic background is required here; the resident artist will hold your hand through the entire process, ensuring you end up with something you'd actually hang on your wall.

Your ticket hooks you up with all the gear you need and a glass of fizz on arrival to get the creative juices flowing. From there, you're free to sip, paint, and dive into ALFI's legendary selection of traditional pastas, stone-baked pizzas, and cocktails.

Paint and Sip Classes

Join the fun at Wimbledon Art Studios for their lively Sip and Paint Classes. Ideal for groups, teams, or anyone looking to enjoy a creative afternoon on their own, this event combines painting, laughter, and a glass of your favourite beverage.

Whether you're an experienced artist or a first-time painter, you'll be guided by a skilled instructor through a fun, step-by-step painting experience. While sipping on your drink and chatting with friends, you'll create a beautiful painting to take home. It's the perfect way to unwind, connect, and unleash your creativity, with tickets from just £30.

ArtistAnd

Whether you're an absolute beginner or simply just haven't touched a paintbrush in years, ArtistAnd's classes are perfect for helping you develop your skills. Head to one of their workshops to learn a bunch of techniques, plus enjoy some great company at the same time.

Abstract Painting at Barge East

If you're looking to try out a new skill or improve an existing one, then check out Abstract Painting at Barge East - a beautiful rooftop bar in Hackney. This is a series of sessions led by talented instructor Dan Whiteson, with each one inspired by the work of a different abstract artist.

To begin the workshop, you'll learn lots about the artist and their history, before getting stuck into painting yourself. This is suitable for all abilities, and all the materials you need will be provided, with tickets costing £50 or £80 for two.