Creative classes and workshops for the summer

The Art Academy London is offering various weekend art courses including one on Abstract Painting where you’ll be guided on several different approaches including abstract images using geometry, exploring process-based painting and playing with expressive gestural marks, and gain understanding of the fundamentals of painting, including colour, tone and composition. Other courses include Introduction to Oil Painting, Life Painting, Portrait Painting Masterclass and a Sunday mix course which will be taking place on four consecutive Sunday mornings and will explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media and where you’ll be encouraged to work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking.

If you’re looking for foodie activities in to take part in, this cooking class is perfect for you. Learn from an expert how to make dumplings that are authentic and delicious from scratch. The dumplings class will begin with a short introduction to the world of dim sum and Asian — you will learn everything from the history of dumpling making to modern trends while being served tea throughput the class.

During this beginner-friendly class, you’ll be taught all the tips and tricks needed to transform handmade clay into pottery pieces. An expert guide will demonstrate hand-building techniques using coils and slabs before covering wheel throwing as you prepare to get hands-on with your clay. At the end of the class, your pottery pieces will be taken away to be biscuit fired and glazed and will be ready to collect after three weeks to display at home or give away as handmade gifts. Clay, aprons and tools will be provided during the class.

Learn to make your own beautiful candle at this craft class and learn about the calming effects of aromatherapy oils. Guided by a teacher, you’ll begin your candle making class by learning about the different benefits and healing therapies of a range of essential oils. You will be taught about fragrance families and what top, heart, and base notes are. You will then use a combination of essential oils to blend into your own soy wax candle. All raw materials you’ll use to make your candle are cruelty-free, ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and 100% natural. By the end of your relaxing candle making experience, you’ll have your own aromatherapy candle to take home with you.

Learn to make your own beautiful candle at this craft class and learn about the calming effects of aromatherapy oils. Guided by a teacher, you’ll begin your candle making class by learning about the different benefits and healing therapies of a range of essential oils. You will be taught about fragrance families and what top, heart, and base notes are. You will then use a combination of essential oils to blend into your own soy wax candle. All raw materials you’ll use to make your candle are cruelty-free, ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and 100% natural. By the end of your relaxing candle making experience, you’ll have your own aromatherapy candle to take home with you.

This beginner jewellery making class is ideal if you love accessories and are interested in making your own personalised jewellery. You’ll be guided step-by-step by an experienced jewellery making teacher. You’ll be taught how to make a sterling silver ring in your class. You’ll have your own bench to work from with all the tools and equipment you need to make a piece of wearable art.

This cocktail making class in Nine Elms will teach you how to make three crowd-pleasing cocktails alongside some of the best bartenders in London. It is perfect for beginners and you’ll be given a cocktail on arrival along with all the ingredients and equipment to make three signature cocktails to enjoy.