Adults Courses & Classes

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape and experience painting in the open air, under the guidance of Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike: discover the elemental nature of 'raku-firing' with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Bring your camera to experience a day with wildlife photographer Simon Booker and gain an insight into the life and techniques of a professional photographer.

Make your own clay animal inspired by Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60.

Spend a fun and creative day with basket maker, Judith Needham, weaving a lifesize sculpture of a Chicken to enhance your garden or perhaps to make a really special gift.

Join member of the judging panel Miranda Lowe CBE for a fascinating insight into the award winning images of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60. 

Ideal for all skill levels, this open level course offers a weekly opportunity to explore new art styles and techniques, guided by artist Yvonne de Savigny.

Join The Base’s resident portrait artist Ellie Kerr-Smiley in this Portrait Masterclass Workshop.

Have fun creating your own hand-built pot in clay and learn to throw on the potters' wheel with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Enjoy this introduction to painting with the versatile and accessible medium of oil paint with Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Come along to this relaxed art class for parents or carers with babies under 12 months.

Discover the endless possibilities of working with clay alongside Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Join jeweller Sandra McArdle for an introduction to silversmithing. Explore the possibilities of silver to design and make your own, elegant, textured ring that you can enjoy wearing with pride.

Join Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin to explore the abstract world of surrealism. 

Discover the art of life drawing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Perfect for those with previous experience of working with oil paint, this course offers the opportunity to experiment with oils and elevate your artistic style with Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Join Tessa Kirby for this painting course, focusing on watercolour and pastel techniques.

Join Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin on an inspiring artistic journey into the mesmerising world of landscape painting.

Calling all film fans!