Get Creative at Manchester Art Fair

Due to an ever increasing demand for places, this year our workshops are ticketed experiences giving you even more value.

For just £10 (plus booking fee), you’ll enjoy expert-led tuition, small groups, all materials included and leave with your own artwork. Spaces are limited, book yours today!

Please note that Art Classroom tickets are not valid for entry to the fair. Please book your fair ticket(s) here

Timetable

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22 Nov 2025
  1. Central 6 in main entrance
    By Invitation Only
    Hosted by:
    Cheadle Hulme School
  2. Food Court - Located in the hall

    Unleash your child’s imagination in this playful watercolour workshop. 

    Free Entry

    Hosted by:
    Cass Art
  3. Hot Bed Press Stand 322

    Come and see how the prints are fashioned from start to finish as our artists share their skills and techniques. Jacob will demonstrate how to ink and wipe two plates designed to print on top of the other.

    Hosted by:
    Hot Bed Press
  4. Central 6 in main entrance

    Explore emotive colour and gestural mark-making to re-imagine still life objects in individualistic ways to create highly self-expressive contemporary still life drawings.

    Hosted by:
    Creative Art Courses, Manchester
  5. Central 6 in main entrance

    Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this hands-on adults’ workshop, led by two experienced tutors from Cass Manchester.


     

    Hosted by:
    Cass Art
  6. Hot Bed Press Stand 322

    Come and see how the prints are fashioned from start to finish as our artists share their skills and techniques. Jacob will demonstrate how to ink and wipe two plates designed to print on top of the other. 

    Hosted by:
    Hot Bed Press
  7. Food Court - Located in the hall
    Therme is excited to introduce Artists of the Future, a drawing competition that invites young people to get creative, inspired by nature, fun, and wellbeing. 
    Hosted by:
    Therme Manchester
  8. Central 6 in main entrance

    Explore ways to create your own abstract art with inspiration from one of Europe’s most influential artists, Piet Mondrian.


     

    Hosted by:
    Creative Art Courses, Manchester
23 Nov 2025
  1. Central 6 in main entrance

    Explore emotive colour and gestural mark-making to re-imagine still life objects in individualistic ways to create highly self-expressive contemporary still life drawings.


     

    Hosted by:
    Creative Art Courses, Manchester
  2. Food Court - Located in the hall

    Unleash your child’s imagination in this playful watercolour workshop!

    Free Entry

    Hosted by:
    Cass Art
  3. Hot Bed Press Stand 322

    Come and see how the prints are fashioned from start to finish as our artists share their skills and techniques. Lucas will demonstrate how to create an expressive, vibrant image; producing a stencil by drawing directly onto a silk screen. 

    Hosted by:
    Hot Bed Press
  4. Central 6 in main entrance

    Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolour in this hands-on adults’ workshop, led by two experienced tutors from Cass Manchester.


     

    Hosted by:
    Cass Art
  5. Food Court - Located in the hall
    Therme is excited to introduce Artists of the Future, a drawing competition that invites young people to get creative, inspired by nature, fun, and wellbeing. 
    Hosted by:
    Therme Manchester
  6. Central 6 in main entrance

    Explore ways to create your own abstract art with inspiration from one of Europe’s most influential artists, Piet Mondrian.


     

    Hosted by:
    Creative Art Courses, Manchester
  7. Hot Bed Press Stand 322
    Come and see how the prints are fashioned from start to finish as our artists share their skills and techniques. Lucas will demonstrate how to create an expressive, vibrant image; producing a stencil by drawing directly onto a silk screen.
    Hosted by:
    Hot Bed Press

Workshops provided by

Brian Raymond - Creative Art Courses

Creative Art Courses is based in Ancoats. We are a small independent art-school offering you an inspiring art studio and a safe creative space to pursue your creative ambitions to become the artist you wish to be.Creative Art Courses Manchester

We specialise in drawing, mixed-media, life drawing, and creativity. We offer classes, courses and workshops for all aspiring adult art students including absolute-beginners and returners. We’d love to welcome you to our Ancoats studio and share with you our passion for teaching and inspiring others.

Maggi May Saunders Williams - Cass Art

Cass Art is on a mission.Cass Art

A mission to fill every town with artists, underpinned by the company’s long standing manifesto.

Cass Art is committed to encouraging everyone to realise their creative talents by providing the world’s top quality materials at the guaranteed best prices.