Love Your Art

Creative Classes For You. Autumn/Winter 2025 Booking Now!

IT'S TIME...TO LOVE YOUR ART!
Love Your Art is your new go-to place to explore creativity, build confidence, and fall in love with making art—whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your skills.

Led by a professional artist and qualified teacher, our classes are designed to be accessible, inspiring, and above all, enjoyable. We welcome all levels, from absolute beginners to keen improvers, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone can thrive.

Our sessions introduce you to a variety of artistic mediums—from drawing and painting to mixed media and more—through exciting, projects that help you discover what you love and develop your own unique style.

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or reigniting a passion for creativity, Love Your Art is here to help you grow, experiment, and most importantly—enjoy the process.

Come and create with us!

10 Week Art Course:
April 27 to July 6
  
🎨 Love Your Art – Discover Your Creative Side!

Ready to fall in love with making art? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an improving artist looking to explore new techniques, our Love Your Art classes are the perfect place to grow your creativity.Led by an experienced professional art tutor trained at The Slade School of Fine Art, each session is relaxed, inspiring, and designed to help you develop confidence and skill at your own pace.You’ll explore drawing, watercolour, acrylics, and mixed media, learning how to see, think, and create like an artist – all in a warm and supportive atmosphere.

    What you’ll enjoy:
  • Expert, encouraging tuition from a Slade-trained artist
  • Suitable for all levels – from absolute beginners to improvers
  • Explore all media: drawing, watercolour, acrylic, and mixed techniques
  • Step-by-step guidance with space for personal creativity
  • A fun, friendly environment that helps you truly love your art!
🌟 Special Introductory Offer
Join our 10-week course for just £220!


Class Dates:
  • April 27
  • May 11 
  • May 18
  • June 1  
  • June 8
  • June 15  
  • June 22
  • June 29 
  • July 6
  • July 13
Class Times:
🕥 10.30 am – 1.00 pm
or
🕐 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Spaces are limited – book now and start your creative journey!
Learn to Draw Like a Master

Wellbeing Arts and Love Your Art Present a four-part monthly drawing course led by Slade-trained tutor Carol Baker MA. Discover how to draw with skill and confidence in this fun and friendly short course. Each week, you’ll learn new techniques inspired by both Old Masters and contemporary artists, helping you build a strong grounding in drawing and composition.Working with pencil, graphite, coloured pencil, and pastel, you’ll explore tone, texture, form, and creative expression – all with expert guidance and plenty of encouragement! 

Refreshments are provided, and materials are included, so you can simply bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!

Dates:
  • Friday, March 20
  • Friday, April 17
  • Friday, May 15
Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Location: Dittons Library, Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, KT7 0BS 
Fee: £60 for  sessions
Materials: Drawing materials provided

Kids Art Workshop
Join us for a fun and creative art session designed especially for children! In our Springtime Kids Art Workshop, young artists will explore colours, textures, and techniques while making their very own fluffy sheep artwork to take home.This workshop is perfect for children of all ages and abilities, providing a safe, friendly, and inspiring environment where creativity can flourish. Children will have the chance to experiment with different materials, develop fine motor skills, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a colourful, tactile piece of art.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 31
  • Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Refresh Centre, Molesey
  • Age: All ages welcome
  • Materials: All provided
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your child’s place in this fun and engaging workshop!
Plein Air Classes and Field Trips

Take your creativity outdoors and experience the joy of drawing and painting en plein air! These special sessions are a wonderful opportunity to capture light, colour, and atmosphere directly from nature — whether it’s a peaceful garden, riverside view, or a lively town scene.Led by Slade-trained tutor Carol Baker MA, you’ll receive expert guidance on composition, perspective, and working quickly and confidently outdoors. Each session combines relaxed tuition with time to explore your own artistic response to the landscape.

Past sessions have taken place in inspiring local locations such as: 
  • Richmond Park
  • Hampton Court 
  • Cannizaro Park

We also love to visit galleries and museums for artistic inspiration. Past trips have included: 
  • The National Gallery 
  • The Courtauld Institute 
  • The Natural History Museum 
Kingston Museum

These visits may be one-off events or part of the 12 Week Art Course, giving you the chance to learn directly from observing professional works and collections. Details of future plein air classes and field trips will be announced here - we’ll be back with new classes soon!

Our Venue
Our Tutor
Courses take place in the picturesque Lime Grove Bowling Club, a peaceful and light-filled venue nestled in a quiet corner of New Malden. 
Free Parking for Students. 

Carol Baker MA
Carol is a versatile and experienced artist with a background in three-dimensional design and Fine Art, having studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Sir John Cass School of Art, where she later completed an MA in Land Art Images. Her work spans a wide range of media including oils, pastels, watercolours, printmaking, and photography. Carol is also a dedicated educator with over 25 years’ experience encouraging creativity through hands-on exploration. 

  • Wimbledon, England, United Kingdom