Create Art School

Did you know!❓

Our Art Hub Membership gives you access to a supportive, inspiring space where creativity can grow… with studio access, workshops, community and ongoing support all under one roof.

Join our amazing Create! Art Hub community for:
🌟Two live online art classes every month
🌟A huge library of art tutorials to enjoy anytime
🌟Relaxing, mindful creativity to help you unwind
🌟A warm, friendly community to inspire and support you

Whether you’re building confidence or deepening your practice, the Hub is designed to support you every step of the way.

Join the Create Art School Hub and make creativity a habit, not a hobby.

Explore more here - https://www.createartschool.co.uk/art-hub

🎨✨ 3 simple ways to make your art space feel more inspiring:

🌿 Add something natural – plants, flowers or nature photos can spark creativity
☀️ Let in light – work near a window or use a daylight lamp
🖼️ Surround yourself with inspiration – pin up favourite artwork, sketches or colour palettes

You don’t need a big studio… just a space that makes you want to create 💛

What’s in your creative corner? 🎨

🎨✨ Ready to make some time for creativity?

If you’ve been thinking about trying art but weren’t sure where to start, this is your sign 💛

Join our FREE online art class on Sunday 28th June and enjoy some creative time just for you – no experience needed and perfect for beginners!

🖌️ Relax and unwind
🎨 Learn step-by-step in a supportive environment
💻 Join from the comfort of home
✨ A great introduction to the Create! Art community

Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or rediscovering your creative side, you’re warmly welcome here 💕

Book here 👉 https://www.createartschool.co.uk/offers/jESZTqWn/checkout

Fancy a little creative escape? 🎨✨

Join me for a FREE live art class where we'll create these gorgeous scrappy landscapes using simple shapes and beautiful gouache paint.

No experience needed, no pressure to be perfect, just 30 minutes of creativity, a cuppa and a chance to make something you'll be proud of.

Bring your paints and come and paint along with me. I'd love to see you there. 💛

Friday 19th June
11.00 – 11.30am
Live in our Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreateArtSchoolClub

Tag a friend who'd enjoy a little creative time too. 🌿

💛🎨 NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY GIVEAWAY 🎨💛

Everything is better with a bestie… especially getting creative together ✨
To celebrate National Best Friends Day, we’re giving ONE lucky winner + their best friend a 1 month Create! Art Hub membership 🎉

That means you can both enjoy:
🖌️ Monthly art classes
🎨 Creative workshops
📚 Access to our art class library
💛 A supportive creative community
☕ Creative time together from the comfort of home

To enter:
✨ Follow our page
✨ Like this post
✨ Tag your bestie in the comments
✨ Share to your stories for a bonus entry

Whether you’re lifelong friends, creative partners or just love trying new things together, this one’s for you 💕

Winner announced on 30th June… tag your bestie now! 🎉

Good luck! 🍀🎨

🌍🎨 This World Environment Day, why not create a little more mindfully?

You don’t need a big studio or endless art supplies to enjoy creating at home. A small corner, a few favourite materials and a little creative time can be all you need to slow down, switch off and reconnect with yourself ✨

Thinking of setting up your own home art space? Here are a few simple tips:
🖌️ Find a little corner, desk or table to make your own
📒 Keep a sketchbook or clipboard nearby for quick creative moments
☀️ Sit near a window or use a daylight bulb for good lighting
👕 Grab a mucky apron… creativity can get messy!
🔌 Keep a plug socket nearby (perfect for speeding up drying time with a hairdryer)
💧 Easy access to water helps keep brushes and materials clean
☕ And most importantly… don’t forget the kettle for a well-earned cuppa!

Creating at home is also a lovely way to reuse materials, reduce waste and find inspiration in the world around us 🌿🍃

Whether you’d love to explore watercolour, drawing, acrylic painting or lino printing, learning from home with our hub gives you the freedom to create at your own pace.

✨ Learn from home
✨ Beginner-friendly classes
✨ Build creative confidence
✨ Fit art around real life

This World Environment Day, take a little time to pause, create and appreciate the beauty around us 💛

Explore Helen’s art classes here 👉 https://www.createartschool.co.uk

What would your dream home art space look like? 🎨

Curious about joining the Create! Art Hub but not sure where to start?

Why not try one of our FREE art classes and experience it for yourself? ✨
Take a little time out, switch off from the busy day-to-day and reconnect with your creativity in a relaxed, welcoming space 💛

Inside the Create! Art Hub, you’ll discover:
🖌️ Monthly art skills classes
🎨 Inspiring “Famous Artist” workshops
📚 An on-demand library of past classes
✨ Beginner-friendly learning
💛 A supportive creative community

Whether you haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years or you’re completely new to art, this is your chance to give it a go – with no pressure and no experience needed.
Try a FREE class here on Sunday 28th June 👉
https://www.createartschool.co.uk/offers/jESZTqWn/checkout

Come and discover the joy of creating 🎨✨

🎨✨ Looking for a little more creativity, calm and inspiration in your life?

Welcome to Create! Art Hub… an online art membership run by Helen Woodford where art meets wellbeing. 🌿🖌️

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to grow your creative skills, Art Hub gives you the space to relax, unwind and create beautiful artwork from the comfort of home.

🖍 Live Monthly Art Skills class
🎨 Artist-inspired workshops
💻 Live online sessions + catch-up recordings
📚 Access to a growing archive of classes
💛 A supportive creative community

This month we have an exciting New York in Ink and Gouche art skills workshop live on Zoom!

Wednesday 17th June – 12-1pm

Ready to unleash your creativity? ✨

Find out more, join or book here: https://www.createartschool.co.uk/art-hub

🐚✨ Sometimes the paintings we’re least sure about while we’re creating them turn out to be the most beautiful.

This week our Friday Painters tackled these stunning seashell studies using gouache paint.

Now, I’ll be honest… gouache isn’t everyone’s favourite medium! It’s a funny one. It can feel a little unpredictable, a little chalky, and it behaves very differently to watercolour or acrylics. More than once there were comments of “I’m not sure about this…” around the room!

But that’s often where the magic happens.

These shells challenged us to look closely at shape, colour and light, and to be brave with unexpected colour combinations. Instead of painting what we thought a shell should look like, we explored violets, pinks, blues, turquoise and lilac tones to create something much more expressive.

And just look at the results. 💜🩵

Every painting is different, every shell has its own personality, and together they make such a beautiful collection.

A lovely reminder that growth often happens just outside our comfort zone.

WestBridgford LearnToPaint SeashellArt

Happy National Creativity Day 🎨✨

What’s in your creative trolley?

Mine is a mix of practical essentials and little things that spark inspiration - the kind of items that help ideas flow and creativity feel effortless.

Here’s what I always keep close:
✨ Stamps, stickers & post-its
✏️ Pencils for sketching ideas on the go
📦 Double-sided tape (a must!)
📚 Books on women artists for inspiration
🎨 A “pot of tricks” filled with creative bits and pieces
🦚 A peacock feather — my little lucky symbol

Because creativity isn’t just about what you make… it’s about the tools, rituals and little sparks that keep you coming back to it 💛

So, in the spirit of today — what’s in your trolley? And do you have a lucky symbol too? ✨

Helen x