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Paint, Draw & Celebrate: Christmas at Create!

Join us for joyful, festive art workshops to spark your creativity this season.

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Choose the art class or creative workshop you would like to take part in.  

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Why not buddy up with some friends and make an 'arty party' or creative celebration?

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Enjoy a joyful Christmas of painting, drawing, and creative fun

Give the gift of creativity this festive season

 

A voucher for a class redeemable for a studio or online class, a gift membership  or a video course ....what could be more perfect, giving your loved one the chance to spend some creative time on themselves.

 

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Helen Woodford smiling and holding up a handmade Christmas card with a white decorative tree design, in the Create Art School studio

Christmas Art Classes

Sip & Paint Christmas Parties

Art Hub Membership Gifting 

Art Classes Gifting

Art Class Gift Vouchers 

Video Course Gifting

Creative Christmas Video Courses

Christmas Art Classes

Join Us for Christmas Classes & Festive Art Workshops

 

Looking for creative Christmas activities in Nottingham? At Create! Art School, you can enjoy a range of Christmas art classes and festive workshops designed to spark your imagination and get you into the festive spirit.

 

Whether you're painting winter scenes, drawing festive designs, or making handmade gifts, our seasonal art sessions are perfect for adults, children, and families alike. No experience needed — just a love for creativity!

 

Book your Christmas workshop today and celebrate the season through painting, drawing, and festive fun at Create!

NOVEMBER 2025 STUDIO: Festive Fox in Acrylic Paint

Design and paint your own Fox in Christmas Scene  Create a beautiful acrylic painting to treasure Learn how to use acrylic paint and create your own personalised canvas artwork.    This workshop includes a full festive acrylic tutorial, time to experiment and paint Learn from our expert paint tutor Helen  in the Create! Nottingham studio.  All materials (canvas and acrylic paint), tuition and hot drinks included  

£45.00 GBP
NOVEMBER 2025 STUDIO: Watercolour Christmas Cards

Design and paint your own Christmas design in watercolour  Create a beautiful design PLUS we can text and effects to the image.  Leave with a digital file for you to get printed onto cards, (or gift tags, cushions, napkins) or just add text onto and send out as a  e-card.    This workshop includes a full festive watercolour tutorial, time to experiment and paint Learn from our expert print tutor Helen  in the Create! Nottingham studio.  All materials, tuition and hot drinks included

£45.00 GBP
DECEMBER 2025 STUDIO: Create a personalised Christmas artwork: Family Stockings

Design and paint your Christmas art work to gift or to hang up in a frame at Christmas.  Create a pretty watercolour which you can personalise with names of your family members.  You could also use the design on cards, gift tags, mugs, cushions, napkins.  This workshop is suitable for adults.    This workshop includes a full festive watercolour tutorial, time to experiment and paint Learn from our expert paint tutor Helen in the Create! Nottingham studio.  All materials, tuition and hot drinks included

£45.00 GBP
DECEMBER 2025 STUDIO Black and White Christmas Cards

Learn how to create these elegant Christmas Card designs in simple white motifs Choose from a range of coloured cards including the black featured.  Learn from our expert art tutor Helen, in the Create! Nottingham studio.  The class includes 12 blank cards and a Sakura gelly-roll white pen for you to take home.  All materials, tuition and hot drinks included. 

£45.00 GBP
DECEMBER 2024 STUDIO: Christmas Bauble in Needle Felt

Learn how to create a needle felt bauble for Christmas.  Relax, unwind and make a cute Christmas decoration that can be used every year.  Tailor your design to your decor and taste.  Learn from our expert craft tutor Helen, in the Create! Nottingham studio.  All materials, tuition and hot drinks included

£45.00 GBP
DECEMBER 2025 STUDIO: Festive Wreath in Acrylic paint

Design and paint your own beautiful Christmas Wreath Artwork Create a beautiful acrylic painting to treasure Learn how to use acrylic paint and create your own personalised canvas artwork.    This workshop includes a full festive acrylic tutorial, time to experiment and paint Learn from our expert paint tutor Helen  in the Create! Nottingham studio.  All materials (canvas and acrylic paint), tuition and hot drinks included

£45.00 GBP

Sip & Paint Christmas Parties

Let us organise a fun Christmas event with your friends or work colleagues with our new festive Sip n’ Paint parties.

My calendar for private events for the festive season is booking up fast. Why not get a group of friends or work colleagues together (minimum of 6) in your home, office or in my West Bridgford Nottingham art studio (up to 10 friends) and let me provide a fun and easy to follow painting class and you bring the fizz!

Group of adults at Create Art School proudly holding up festive wreath paintings during a joyful Christmas-themed acrylic painting workshop in the studio
Adults taking part in a private Christmas sip and paint party at Create Art School, celebrating with festive art, drinks, and creative fun in a welcoming studio space

We'll have a variety of different painting themes to choose from, so you can find one that's perfect for your skill level and interests.

So, whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, our sip and paint parties are the perfect way to let loose and have some fun.  Either for a party or a team building event.

It will cost £45 per person (Minimum 6 people) which includes all the materials you need and tuition from me for 2 lovely hours.  I can suggest some ideas on a painting topic for you to choose from.  Or it can be to a theme of your choice! 

Diary dates are limited, so reserve your spot today with Helen at [email protected]

Or you can go to our dedicated page for Sip & Paint for more info. Click here.

Art Hub Membership Gifting

Gift a Creative Experience with a 3-Month Art Hub Membership

 

Looking for the perfect creative gift? Treat someone special to 3 months of Art Hub membership at Create! Art School— a thoughtful and inspiring present for any art lover.

 

With access to live online art classes, video tutorials, and a library of painting and drawing workshops, it's the ultimate creative gift idea for Christmas, birthdays, or just because.

 

Give the gift of relaxation, creativity, and art at home — no wrapping required!

Create! art hub: 3 Month Membership GIFT OFFER

Give the gift of Creativity! Allow your lucky friend, family member or colleague immerse themselves in the relaxing practice of creating art.  With this amazing membership, they can lose themselves in our twice monthly live (or recorded if you can't make the live session) art lessons. Help them learn the basics and then build on their newfound confidence by delving into our massive collection of art workshops and skill building sessions. Let them to discover the world of art history and learn from the great masters of art. Surprise them by helping them to create beautiful art work on a regular basis. Give them the freedom to experiment with materials they  have never used before or hone their skills in those you have. Encourage them to share their artistic endeavours in the supportive Facebook group. 3 Month membership: great for gifting.

£57.00 GBP
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Art Class Gifting

Give the Gift of an Art Class

 

Looking for a unique and thoughtful present? You can now gift an art class at Create! Art School to a loved one! Choose from a range of in-studio or online workshops in painting, drawing, or mixed media — perfect for beginners or seasoned creatives.

 

It’s the ideal creative gift idea for Christmas, birthdays, or simply to show someone you care. Buy a class, and we’ll make sure your recipient has a truly memorable and inspiring experience.

 

Gift art, not stuff — and let them create something beautiful.

 

Art Class Gift Vouchers

Give the Gift of Creativity This Christmas with an Art Class Voucher

 

Struggling to find the perfect gift? Treat your loved ones to a Create! Art School gift voucher – a thoughtful, creative present that lasts far beyond the festive season.

 

Vouchers are available in £30 and £50 denominations, or you can contact Helen directly for a bespoke amount to suit your budget. They can be redeemed against any art class — whether it’s a relaxing online session or an inspiring in-studio workshop.

 

From beginners to budding artists, our vouchers are ideal for anyone who loves to paint, draw, and unwind through creativity. And because they can be used for online classes, they make the perfect creative Christmas gift — wherever in the world your recipient may be.

 

Wrap up inspiration and give the joy of making art this Christmas!

GIFT VOUCHER £30

This voucher is the perfect gift for an art lover.  Redeem the voucher against any of our products up to the value of the voucher.  Vouchers are valid from 6 months from the date of issue.  Upon purchase the voucher will be emailed. Get in touch with Create to redeem. 

£30.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER £50

This voucher is the perfect gift for an art lover.  Redeem the voucher against any of our products up to the value of the voucher.  Vouchers are valid from 6 months from the date of issue.  Upon purchase the voucher will be emailed. Get in touch with Create to redeem. 

£50.00 GBP

Video Course Gift Vouchers

Gift a Creative Experience with a Video Course Voucher

 

Looking for a thoughtful and flexible gift this Christmas? Create! Art School video course vouchers are the perfect choice for anyone who loves to get creative at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home.

 

From watercolour painting and acrylic techniques to printing and more, our pre-recorded video courses are suitable for beginners and beyond. With lifetime access, your loved one can watch and rewatch whenever it suits them — no pressure, just pure creative joy.

 

Video course vouchers make a wonderful festive gift for artists of all levels, no matter where they live. Give the gift of time, creativity, and inspiration this Christmas!

GIFT VOUCHER: VIDEO COURSE Watercolour: the Basics

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Learn watercolours from the very beginning.   Instant access to tutorials and bonus materials to get you started on your watercolour journey. Become a confident watercolour artist in under 10 hours (7 tutorials). No previous art experience required. Learn a new skill and master wonderful watercolour painting.  

£47.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER: VIDEO COURSE Acrylic Painting: the basics

  Give the gift of art with this video course.  Upon purchasing the course, you will be sent a voucher and a redemption code to forward on to the lucky recipient.  Here's a bit about the course:  Here's a bit about the course:  Starting with the very basics, I will teach you how to use acrylics. I will guide you through some simple techniques to understand the workings of this popular art material. By the end of the course you will have built your confidence and have painted several different acrylic paintings including flowers, landscapes, fruit and birds. Paint along at home in your own time. 

£37.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER: VIDEO COURSE Drawing Natural Forms

Give the gift of art with this video course.  This course will focus on sketching skills to help beginners and those who just want to improve their drawing skills. We will discover some great ways to draw natural forms/objects.  For this course you need: HB pencil, Rubber, Sharpener, White pencil, Pen and Coloured pencil. You also need white and dark coloured paper. The course will take aproximately 2 hours or longer if you want to go at your own pace. 

£29.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER: VIDEO COURSE: Simple Landscape Drawing & Painting Bundle (2 Courses)

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Become a confident with painting and drawing landscapes (2 separate courses which take around 2 hours each) No previous art experience required - beginners course These short courses will help you learn landscape techniques. This bundle includes 2 video courses:  1. Simple Landscape Drawing: In chalk and charcoal 2. Simple Landscape Painting: In watercolour Become a confident with drawing and painting landscape in around 4 hours,  No previous art experience required This bundle of two short courses will help you create simple landscapes in watercolour and chalk pastel techniques.  Learn to use watercolour to create atmospheric landscape. You will be guided through some simple techniques to understand the workings of this amazing medium. Then learn how to use chalk and charcoal to create a completely different approach to landscape.  Once you have the basic skills you can experiment with all these lovely techniques.

£30.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER: VIDEO COURSE: Art Discovery Course: for beginners

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Learn how to use art materials starting from scratch. Complete simple exercises to learn how to use simple drawing and painting materials.  The materials covered in the course include: Pencil, pen, chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, dippy pen and ink, watercolour pencils, coloured pencils, watercolour, gouache, acrylic, inks. We also look at methods to “mix” these media together to create a range of different effects.  Then put the exercises into practice and create beautiful works of art using a range of drawing and painting media, producing a beautiful portfolio of drawings and paintings.  Work though our archive of extended tutorials to gain further practise in these materials. 

£47.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER: VIDEO COURSE Lino Printing: The Basics Offer

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Learn how to make lino prints from scratch Watch the videos on what you need to get started. Then the tutorials will guide you through how to use the tools and techniques to create your own lino block. Then use your block to create you own range of prints. 

£29.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER VIDEO COURSE: Simple Watercolour Flower Painting

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Learn how to paint 4 beautiful flower designs.  Using simple watercolour techniques you will create some pretty blooms.  My simple step by step approach will help build your confidence in this wonderful medium. 

£15.00 GBP
GIFT VOUCHER: Paint a Christmas Wreath Artwork in Watercolour Pencil

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Draw a beautiful festive wreath in watercolour pencils   Learn how to draw and construct your wreath using repeated drawing motifs such as berries, cones and foliage. Then use the watercolour pencil to embellish and enhance to complete your wreath. Then learn to 'activate' the watercolour element in the pencils to transform your drawing into a pretty Christmas watercolour. Create a card design or any other festive memorabilia from your design. 

£15.00 GBP
GIFT VIDEO COURSE: Make a Wreath Using Foliage

Give the gift of art with this video course.  Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath using Foliage This easy to follow video course takes you through each step of making your own wreath This comprehensive guide us divided into 3 sections and shows you:  Preparation: Everything you need to know before making your wreathMaking: Everything you need to know to construct your wreathDecoration: Everything you need to know to decorate your wreath

£15.00 GBP

Creative Christmas Video Courses

Get Creative with Our Christmas Wreath Video Tutorials

Add a handmade touch to your festive season with our Christmas creative video classes! Choose from two beautiful projects:

Make a traditional wreath using real foliage — a calming, hands-on activity that brings the scent and spirit of the season right into your home.

Or try our drawn wreath project using watercolour pencils — perfect for creating your own festive artwork or handmade cards.

These relaxing, easy-to-follow videos are ideal for all skill levels and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit with a creative twist.

VIDEO COURSE: Make a Wreath Using Foliage

Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath using Foliage This easy to follow video course takes you through each step of making your own wreath This comprehensive guide us divided into 3 sections and shows you:  Preparation: Everything you need to know before making your wreathMaking: Everything you need to know to construct your wreathDecoration: Everything you need to know to decorate your wreath 4 months access to the course. 

£15.00 GBP
VIDEO COURSE: Paint a Christmas Wreath in Watercolour Pencil

Easy to follow video short course. I will guide you through how to create your artwork in simple steps. Follow the videos and handouts to create your beautiful artwork. 4 months access to the course. 

£15.00 GBP

Jane W says

“I haven’t done any art since I was at school; life, work and family have got in the way. I started Helen’s course out of curiosity and a desire to do something just for me; to relax and do something different. I have loved it! I am a bit of a perfectionist in life so finding watercolours equally liberating and challenging as I can’t control them!! Loving learning to just go with it!  Helen is a wonderful, patient and skilful teacher. I finished the introductory course and immediately signed up for the follow on course. I’ve found watercolours fun, relaxing and enjoyable. Would throughly recommend it.”

Liz says

“Helen is a fantastic teacher. I have done her online watercolour classes and also love her weekly free lunchtime sketchbook sessions. A brilliant way to to just have a go, relax, discover new techniques and have fun no matter what else the day throws at me. Helen has brightened lockdown and helped me rediscover my creativity!"

Annette says

“Helen is very encouraging and extremely well organised. She makes very constructive comments and is full of enthusiasm which is infectious. I do the painting class and find fresh inspiration every week through the new techniques we are taught."

Ellen says

“I took part in a live online 5-week watercolour course, and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge! Helen is a fantastic artist and teacher - the lessons were well structured, with extra resources provided for guidance and inspiration. Give it a go if you fancy trying something new while stuck at home!"

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