What's on - Art Classes and Workshops
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From life drawing and watercolour painting to our popular Boozy Brushes paint and sip nights, discover fun and affordable creative and art classes for all ages and skill levels.
Save 20% year-round with a Mosaic membership on all classes.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, browse our events to find the perfect creative workshop for you.
Courses, Clubs & Classes
Origami Workshop
Saturday 06 December 2025
4:00 pm
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In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the creation of specific origami shapes in this ancient art form!
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Boozy Brushes
Friday 12 December 2025
7:30 pm
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Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Saturday 17 January 2026
1:30 pm
More times available
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.
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Colchester Abstract Collage Art
Sunday 18 January 2026
10:00 am
Inspired by our Into Abstraction exhibition, explore the art of abstraction in our Colchester Abstract Collage Art workshop.
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Recreating the Classics: Guided Painting Session
Friday 23 January 2026
7:00 pm
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Learn how to recreate iconic artworks in a supportive and guided environment with our Recreating the Classics: Guided Painting Session.
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pet
Saturday 24 January 2026
7:30 pm
Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint your pet!
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Urban Sketching Workshop with Nicola Burrell
Saturday 07 February 2026
10:30 am
Explore buildings and streets while learning the art skills of composition and texture in this Urban Sketching Workshop with Nicola Burrell.
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Exploring Watercolour with Simon Carter
Friday 13 February 2026
10:00 am
Explore the art of watercolour with internationally exhibited contemporary artist Simon Carter in Exploring Watercolour with Simon Carter!
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EcoArt Collage and Craft
Friday 13 February 2026
7:00 pm
Join us for our EcoArt Collage and Craft workshop with Clare Sams where creativity meets sustainability in this unique group experience!
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Monochrome Painting: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Sunday 15 February 2026
10:00 am
Monochrome Painting: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, invites you to reimagine this famous artwork using a limited colour palette.
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Introduction to Cyanotype
Saturday 28 February 2026
10:00 am
Discover the expressive power of cyanotype in this hands-on creative workshop, transforming stories and memories into blue-toned artworks.
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Urban Sketching and 3D Workshop with Nicola Burrell
Friday 13 March 2026
10:00 am
Join local artist Nicola Burrell for a fun and active full day creative experience in our Urban Sketching and 3D Workshop with Nicola Burrell!
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Impressionist Still Life Painting
Saturday 21 March 2026
10:00 am
Explore expressive painting through the vibrant world of Impressionism in our Impressionist Still Life Painting workshop!
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pal
Saturday 21 March 2026
7:30 pm
Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can your pal!
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