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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.
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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, browse our events to find the perfect creative workshop for you.
Courses, Clubs & Classes
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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Trust The Process: Observational Drawing
Thursday 08 January 2026
7:00 pm
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Our four-part Trust the Process: Observational Drawing workshop invites you to explore the foundations of observational art.
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Reimagining Seurat with Abstract Oil Painting
Saturday 10 January 2026
10:00 am
Experiment with colour, shape, and expressive mark-making in our Reimagining Seurat with Abstract Oil Painting workshop.
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Paper Jam Zine Workshop
Sunday 11 January 2026
10:00 am
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Paper Jam Zine Workshop introduces the expressive world of DIY zine making using collage, writing and mixed media.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Saturday 17 January 2026
1:30 pm
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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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Paint Like…
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 Paint Like… workshop.
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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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Reframe Your Perspective: Collage Vision Boards
Sunday 25 January 2026
1:00 pm
Our Reframe Your Perspective: Collage Vision Boards explores the craft as a way to reflect on personal outlooks for the year ahead!
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Origami Workshop
Sunday 25 January 2026
1:00 pm
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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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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An Introduction to Abstract Drawing & Monoprint
Saturday 28 February 2026
10:00 am
Explore spontaneous abstract mark-making and simple monotype printing techniques in An Introduction to Abstract Drawing & Monoprint.
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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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Wild Weaving with Angenita Teekens
Sunday 22 March 2026
5:30 pm
Reconnect with nature in our Wild Weaving with Angenita Teekens workshop. A mindful art workshop exploring climate, belonging and care.
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Walk, Talk & Draw
Sunday 29 March 2026
10:00 am
Led by local artist Tina Bullen join us for Walk, Talk & Draw, a relaxed and social workshop blending walking and creative exploration.
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