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Welcome to The Art School, Chester
Art Classes for All Ages – Be Inspired, Get Creative, Love Art!
Explore your creativity at our Art School and Pottery Studio! From painting and drawing to pottery and mixed media, we offer fun, hands-on classes for all skill levels. Get inspired and create in a welcoming artistic space!
About Us
Welcome to The Art School, Chester (Formally known as Pictura Studios), a family-run art school inspiring creativity since 2018. We believe everyone has the ability to create, and our mission is to help you unlock your artistic potential in a welcoming and supportive environment.
With expert guidance from our passionate instructors, we offer art classes for all ages and abilities, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills. More than just a studio, we're a creative community where you can explore, experiment, and express yourself.
Join us at The Art School and discover the joy of making art!
Founder & Art Teacher
Hi, I’m Kate—welcome to The Art School, Chester!
As a qualified teacher and former Art educator in secondary high schools. I founded The Art School, Chester, to create a relaxed, inspiring space where creativity can flourish. Teaching is my passion, and I believe everyone has an artist within them—whether you're a beginner or experienced.
I'm also a mum to Arthur and Oliver, who you might see around the studio, along with our friendly border collie, Max. When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with my family or working on my own art.
I can’t wait to see what you create at The Art School!!
Meet The Team
Ruth Marsh
Art Teacher
With a warm and encouraging teaching style, Ruth has spent over two decades helping both children and adults discover the joy of creating art. She’s a qualified PGCE teacher and taught in some of the UK’s top schools, guiding students from their very first sketches to advanced fine art, textiles, product design, and even silver jewellery making!
Lucinda Traves
Art Teacher
Isobel Foley
Ceramic's Teacher
Isobel brings a warm, approachable style to her teaching, making the pottery wheel and clay studio feel like a place where everyone can relax, create, and learn. With a background in art, retail, and customer-focused roles, she has a natural ability to put people at ease and guide them step-by-step — whether they’re complete beginners or looking to refine their skills. Isobel’s teaching blends creativity with patience, helping students discover the joy of working with clay and the satisfaction of turning their ideas into beautiful, finished pieces.
Angel Hearsy
Ceramic's Teacher
Examples of our Corporate clients
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"One of my favourite places for crafty activities!! Each visit I’ve been greeted with the most lovely and helpful staff,."
"The coffee is lovely, the prices for pottery painting are reasonable and the staff are so friendly and helpful and explain everything to you.
Been 3 times with friends and we've all had a great experience every time."
Amazing place! My Mum and I wanted to try something new while we were in Chester. Lovely place to go and would highly recommend. Staff were helpful and very friendly, & lots of choice for things to do for both adults & children. Would definitely come back!
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Contact
01244 328 976
Opening Hours
Tues & Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Wed & Friday: 10am - 8.30pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Address
5 Eastgate Row North,
Chester,
CH1 1LQ
Next Door to Shrub
or come up via the stairs next to O2 shop