
Ayrshire Art Classes
After many years of running art workshops for North and East Ayrshire councils I decided to begin my own art school from my studio. One class a week became seven due to popularity and demand, however now after 18 years my artwork is demanding more of my time and I have had to reduce classes to four a week plus longer workshops every second Thursday.
Classes are small and friendly with no more than six students at a time. Many people come as beginners but there are also more experienced students so it is a good mix of abilities.
Please see the timetables below or follow the Facebook link below to find out more and see students artwork. Please contact me if you are interested in classes and I can let you know the availability.

Weekly Class Timetable
Adult Classes:
Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm & 2pm - 4pm
Price - £14 per class including most materials
Children's Classes:
8-12 years Saturdays 10:30 am - 12 pm & 1:30 - 3 pm
Price £12 per class including materials

A felt penguin made at a workshop in November 2023
Specialist Workshops 2025
The following selection of workshops are for children and adults and include various mediums including drawing, painting and textiles. They are designed to be fun and informative and to encourage new confidence, understanding and enthusiasm. Art doesn't have to be scary!
All materials and refreshments are included in the workshop price.
Tutor Alison Thomas is a professional art school trained artist and has over 26 years experience in delivering art classes to children and adults.
email: alisonthomasartist@gmail.com or message to 07762189501
I look forward to hearing from you!
Upcoming Events
- Papier Mache Fun For 5-7's (Part 1)Tue 22 JulIrvine
- Papier Mache Fun For 8-12's (Part 1)Tue 22 JulIrvine
- Summer Acrylic Collage WorkshopSat 26 JulStudio M, WASPS Artist Studios
- Papier Mache Fun For 5-7's (Part 2)Tue 29 JulIrvine
- Papier Mache Fun For 8-12's (Part 2)Tue 29 JulIrvine
- Shrinky Dinks For 8-12 'sTue 15 JulIrvine
- Shrinky Dinks For 5-7'sTue 15 JulIrvine
- Polymer Clay For 8-12'sTue 08 JulAyrshire Art Classes
- Polymer Clay For 5-7'sTue 08 JulIrvine
- Wet Felted Phone / Glasses CaseThu 19 JunAyrshire Art Classes
- Introduction To Oil Painting (Part 3)Thu 05 JunIrvine
- Colour Mixing For The Confused (1)Thu 22 MayAyrshire Art Classes, Courtyard Studios
- Charcoal DrawingThu 08 MayAyrshire Art Classes
- Introduction To WatercolourThu 24 AprAyrshire Art Classes, Courtyard Studios
- Hare Needlefelt On LinenSat 12 AprAyrshire Art Classes
- Introduction To Oil Painting Part 2Thu 20 MarAyrshire Art Classes
- Introduction To Oil Painting Part 1Thu 06 MarAyrshire Art Classes
- Introduction To Watercolour - Cancelled - this event will run again in May,Thu 13 FebAyrshire Art Classes, Courtyard Studios