ART CLASSES in cambridge

Discover your creative spark

I’m a practising artist with over ten years’ teaching experience, and I believe everyone can unlock their artistic side - no matter your starting point.

I teach small, friendly art classes from my studio in Cambridge, as well as life drawing classes at Hills Road Adult Education College. I also offer mindful art workshops for companies or groups looking for a creative wellbeing boost.

Studio Art Classes in Cambridge

Explore, experiment and enjoy art in a relaxed studio setting

I run creative drawing and painting classes in my Cambridge studio every Monday morning and afternoon. These art classes are designed to be relaxed, supportive spaces where you can experiment with a wide range of media - graphite, charcoal, oils, inks, watercolours, acrylics and printing and more. The groups are kept small so you get plenty of individual guidance and space to develop your own style. Beginners and anyone interested in stepping out of your comfort zone welcome.

What’s included:

all materials and light refreshments
Lots of one-to-one support
Occasional plein air painting and urban sketching in Cambridge

Currently full - join the waiting list for next term here

Life Drawing Class at Hills Road College

I also teach life drawing for adults at Hills Road Sixth Form College:

• Summer School: 28 July - 1 August

• Weekly Course: Thursdays, 18 September - 20 November

These sessions are perfect for improving your observational drawing skills and boosting your confidence. Drawing from a life model helps you learn to look more effectively and be more analytical, questioning what your brain knows and what you’re actually seeing.

More details here

Wellbeing & Team Workshops

I design and deliver fun, mindful art sessions for companies and private groups. These sessions are perfect for:

Corporate wellbeing programmes looking to support staff mental health
Team-building activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and fun
Employee wellbeing days that reduce stress and improve focus

Workshops are designed to be inclusive, relaxing, and engaging - no artistic experience needed. I provide all materials and tailor each session to your company’s needs, whether you’d like a short creative break, a half-day mindful art workshop, or a full team-building experience.

Get in touch if you’d like to organise a unique, creative wellbeing session for your team or special event in Cambridge or beyond

Art Gift Vouchers and PersonalIsed Workshops

Looking for a thoughtful gift? Art lesson vouchers are a lovely way to mark birthdays, anniversaries, or just treat someone to a new experience. I’m also happy to create personalised fun workshops for families or friends - no experience needed. To enquire about vouchers or workshops, please contact me.

What My Students Say

"Susan is a great teacher and gives her students lots of space to be creative while pushing them gently outside of their usual artistic comfort zones. I really enjoyed spending my saturday mornings in her studio, trying different techniques within a small friendly group!" Sarah
“I learn so much through Susan's classes. They challenge me as I learn new techniques and develop skills. Finding something hard can be demanding, exciting, frustrating and fulfilling and this is what I want from an art class. Susan is an excellent teacher and points out ways I can improve on what I am attempting, whilst giving enough space to everyone so you can play and try things out. I highly recommend her classes.” Harriet

“Susan is a very good teacher, giving clear instructions at the beginning and helpful pointers when we’re working. By providing the materials it’s a great opportunity to experience a different medium each week as well as being given a different subject and style to try. Susan also calibrates the timing so we can satisfyingly finish the work in each session.” Sally

“Susan is a highly creative and talented artist whose classes are a pleasure to take part in. Susan has been both patient and supportive in developing my skills and approach to art.” Sue B

“Susan was kind enough to expand her beginners Art class for me to attend during a difficult period for me to try and focus on Art, I had always wanted to learn to draw. She immediately put me at ease, her knowledge and understanding of different techniques of Art was really evident. She is clearly a talented artist who is happy to share her skills in a kind, clear and patient manner! Thank you Susan.“ Jill