Private art classes
Lessons shaped entirely around you: a gentle start if you're a complete beginner, focused help preparing a portfolio, or dedicated studio time on a personal project. Sessions are booked in one-hour blocks with time between bookings so nothing feels rushed.
Who is it for?
Complete beginners
Start from the very beginning at your own pace, with no group to keep up with.
Portfolio preparation
Guidance for GCSE, A-level, foundation or art school applications.
Personal projects
Bring your own work and get honest, practical help moving it forward.
Family or Friend groups
Great for small groups of family members (eg siblings or parent-and-child), or friendship groups looking to have a great session of making.
What we can work on
Drawing
Observation, mark-making, tone and confidence with a pencil.
Illustration
Character, narrative, and developing a personal visual language.
Printmaking
Lino, mono and drypoint — process-led making with real tools.
Creative development
Building a body of work, sketchbook practice and finding direction.
Flexible Booking
Lessons are booked individually, so you can arrange sessions to suit your schedule. For every hour booked there is a 5-to-10 minute break, so both student and teacher can rest and reset. Classes must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. The base hourly rate for one-to-one is currently .... You can add more than one student to a booking; each extra student is charged at half the hourly rate. Choose a week to see the available appointment times.
Your lessons
Pick consecutive half-hour slots — one hour minimum per lesson. You can choose slots in more than one week before booking.
How it works
- Choose an available appointment time from the booking calendar, at least 48 hours ahead.
- Lessons are available from 1 hour, with longer sessions available to book.
- Every hour booked includes a 5-to-10 minute break, giving both student and teacher a chance to pause.
- Tell me what you would like to focus on when booking, so the session can be prepared around your interests and goals.
- You'll receive a confirmation email, followed by a reminder with directions to the studio.
Want to join but can't?
If none of the available private class appointments suit you, or if there aren't currently any times that work around your week, you can join the waiting list. If a suitable slot becomes available, we will contact you with information about how to book.
Art birthday parties and private events in Cambridge
Booking a one-off event for a group of four or more? Private bookings are not just for lessons. The studio can be booked for creative celebrations of all kinds — from a children's art birthday party to a relaxed hen party painting session or a hands-on team-building workshop for your colleagues. Every event is planned around your group: the age range, the number of guests, and the art medium you would love to try, whether that's painting, clay, printmaking, collage or drawing. All materials are provided and each guest takes home something they made.
Kids' art birthday parties
A creative birthday party idea for children in Cambridge — a guided art activity where every child makes and takes home their own artwork.
Hen & stag dos
A sociable, hands-on alternative for a hen party or stag do: painting, printmaking or clay with drinks and plenty of laughs.
Corporate & team events
Art workshops for team building, staff wellbeing days and office socials that get everyone making together.
Celebrations & gatherings
Adult birthdays, family get-togethers, baby showers, home-education groups or friends looking for a creative day out.
Why choose a private art party?
- Exclusive use of the studio for your group — no strangers, no rush.
- Led by a practising artist and experienced art teacher.
- Activities tailored to all ages and abilities, from young children to adults.
- All art materials and aprons included; everyone leaves with finished work.
- We recommend at least 1.5 hours so there's time to make, tidy up and celebrate.
Planning a party or event?
Tell us your group size, ages, preferred medium and a few dates that work. Let us know about food and drink, cake or party bags too — we'll come back to you with ideas and a quote.