Get Creative

If you want to get creative, start with an in-person class where you make, write, perform, design or experiment with something yourself. Good options include art, drawing, painting, pottery, photography, creative writing, acting, improv, singing, dance, music, craft, design, sewing, film and hands-on creative workshops.

If you do not feel naturally creative, start with a beginner-friendly class where the focus is on trying things rather than producing perfect work. Drawing, pottery, photography, creative writing, singing, acting, improv, craft and art tasters can all be good first steps because they give you structure, prompts and support.

Good beginner creative classes include drawing for beginners, pottery tasters, painting workshops, photography walks, creative writing introductions, acting for beginners, singing for beginners, improv tasters, sewing basics, craft workshops and design short courses. Look for classes that clearly say they are suitable for beginners or require no previous experience.

Choose art, drawing or painting if you want a visual outlet. Choose writing if you want to shape ideas, stories or personal experiences. Choose pottery or craft if you want something hands-on and physical. Choose photography if you want to see London differently. Choose acting, improv, singing or dance if you want to explore creativity through your body, voice or presence.

Look for a one-day workshop, taster class or short beginner session in pottery, drawing, painting, photography, creative writing, singing, acting, improv, sewing, craft or design. A short class is often the easiest way to test a creative activity before committing to a longer course.

In-person creative classes can be especially useful because you get structure, materials, feedback and the energy of working around other people. They can also help you stay focused, ask questions, try things you might avoid alone and learn from how others approach the same task.

If you want to make something with your hands, look at pottery, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, sewing, textiles, craft, printmaking, painting, drawing, floristry, furniture, design and other hands-on workshops. These classes can be satisfying if you want to step away from screens and leave with something tangible.

If you want to explore ideas, stories or self-expression, look at creative writing, poetry, storytelling, scriptwriting, acting, improv, photography, art, singing, voice and performance classes. These formats can help you practise turning thoughts, experiences or emotions into something you can share.

Yes. Creative classes can help you break routine, try new materials, respond to prompts and spend time around other people making things. They are not about suddenly becoming an artist overnight. A good beginner class gives you a simple structure for starting again.

The Get Creative goal brings together London classes that help adults make, write, perform, design, photograph, build, craft or experiment. This can include art, pottery, photography, creative writing, acting, improv, singing, dance, music, craft, design, sewing, film and other creative workshops.

Learn.London currently lists 801 creative classes in London. These include Handbuilding, General, Throwing and Screen Acting from 17 London providers.

Learn.London currently lists creative classes from 17 London providers, including Art Play, City Academy, City Lit, The Free Association and RADA. Use the provider column in the table to compare adult learning providers, colleges, art schools, performing arts schools, creative studios, craft workshops and specialist course providers by location, price, schedule and class type.

Yes. Learn.London currently lists 405 evening creative classes and 227 weekend creative classes in London. Use the day and time columns to find options that fit around work, study or other commitments.

Start by choosing the kind of creativity you want to explore, such as making, writing, performing, photographing, designing or crafting. Then narrow the table by level, class type, day, time, location, price and duration. If you are unsure, begin with a beginner-friendly taster, one-day workshop or short course.