by Julia Pendlebury

Art Classes, Sip & Paint Events & Corporate Workshops in Manchester, Wigan & Lancashire

Professional art tuition and creative workshops for adults, young learners, schools & organisations - delivered in the studio, classroom or workplace.

Corporate & Creative Events

Creative art workshops for adults and young people — in the studio, local venues, schools and workplaces.

Fully guided sessions led by experienced Art & Design teacher Julia Pendlebury.

Children’s Art Club & School Projects

A world of pure imagination!

Fun, Fine Art classes. Structured art lessons with a trained artist and qualified and experienced Art & Design teacher

Art Classes in Lancashire and Wigan

  • The Everyone Art Class - Sunday Art Club

    Wigan & Chorley

    Everyone Art Class – Sunday Art Club

    Try out our Sunday Art Club — a fun, welcoming one-hour session for ages 6+ to 99 years! Perfect for solo artists, adults, children, families, grandparents - Everyone!

    Each class is fully guided by a qualified, DfE-registered Art & Design teacher with decades of experience. You’ll learn to draw from scratch, explore a range of materials, and pick up the best tips and tricks that really work!

    Sessions take place on Sundays across Wigan and Chorley, with something new to enjoy each time.

  • Highland Cow

    Thursday 25th June 2026

    18:30 - 20:30

    The Wayfarer, Alder Lane, Parbold WN8 7NL

    Join us for a relaxed and creative evening painting your very own Highland Coo! Using acrylics on canvas, you'll be guided step by step by an experienced art and design teacher. No previous painting skills needed – just follow along as we explore brushwork, colour mixing, layering, and simple colour theory to bring your cow to life. No freehand drawing required.

    🌸 Want to personalise your masterpiece? Add a flower crown, a meadow backdrop, or keep it simple and bold – the choice is yours. You'll be taken through every step of the way.

    This session is perfect for adults, but teens are welcome too. All materials are provided – just bring your sense of fun.

    Set in the beautiful countryside gem that is The Wayfarer, Parbold, you’ll have access to their excellent food menu and full bar, including summer spritzers like elderflower fizz, martini spritz, and limoncello coolers.

  • Sea Breeze & Wild Flowers

    Thursday, 16th July

    18:30 - 21:00

    The Wayfarer, Alder Lane, Parbold WN8 7NL

    A fresh summer sip & paint evening in full acrylics on A3 premium stretched canvas.

    We’ll be painting a vibrant coastal landscape filled with sparkling turquoise sea light, grassy dunes, a sandy pathway and delicate wildflowers scattered through the foreground.

    Think cerulean blue, turquoise, deep ultramarine, fresh yellow-greens, warm sandy neutrals, lilac, sea-pink and crisp white highlights.

    Fully guided step-by-step by Julia from Mino Art School, so no experience is needed. Suitable for beginners onwards, with every stage demonstrated clearly.

    The Wayfarer is the perfect setting for a relaxed creative evening, with beautiful countryside surroundings, gorgeous gardens, candlelight, award-winning food and drinks.

  • Life Drawing Club - Wigan

    Tuesday, 14th July 2026

    The Brocket Arms, 38 Mesnes Road, Wigan WN1 2DD

    18:30 - 20:30

    Join Julia for a relaxed, guided life drawing evening.

    Introducing our new Mino Art School Life Drawing Club at The Brocket Arms, Wigan.

    A supportive, guided drawing session with a live nude model, suitable for complete beginners and more experienced artists.

    At Mino Art School, real freehand drawing sits at the heart of what we do. Sometimes wobbly, sometimes wonky, always individual, drawing is where confidence grows and skills begin to develop.

    Led by Julia, a qualified and experienced Art & Design teacher, this is a relaxed but focused session, with structure, for anyone wanting to try life drawing or returning artists building regular creative practice.

    Drawing materials are provided along with paper, and you’re very welcome to bring your own sketchbooks and folders.

  • Swiss Mountain Bloom

    Sunday 19th, July 2026

    The Hartwood Hall, Preston Road, Chorley PR67 AX

    13:00 - 15:30

    Be guided step by step to create your own beautiful Alpine Meadow canvas, inspired by the soft, layered landscapes and wildflower colours of the Swiss Alps.

    Working with rich acrylics on canvas, you’ll build the painting gradually, from the misty mountain backdrop through to the meadow foreground, using beautiful tones of cornflower blue, periwinkle, lavender, violet, soft sage and touches of buttercup yellow. Inspired by alpine blooms such as cornflowers, harebells and meadow wildflowers, this is a gorgeous piece to paint and a relaxing one to lose yourself in.

    🎨 Fully guided – no drawing required
    ✨ Absolutely suitable for beginners
    🖌 All materials provided

    Led by Julia Pendlebury, a registered and highly experienced Art & Design teacher, you’ll be supported throughout and shown each stage clearly, so you can enjoy the process and leave with a finished canvas to feel proud of.

    Set in the beautiful Hartwood Hall. Delicious food and drinks available. Central location, ample onsite parking, fully accessible and a very warm welcome.

  • Bloom Sip, Paint & Graze

    Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

    Poet’s Corner, 81 Mesnes Rd, Wigan WN1 2QT

    18:00- 21:00

    Escape for a beautiful midweek treat after half-term with this relaxed, creative evening at Poet’s Corner — Wigan’s much-loved bistro known for its fresh ingredients and signature style.

    You’ll create a series of delicate watercolour floral pieces, perfect for cards or small framed artworks. This is a fully guided, step-by-step session with live demonstration throughout — no experience needed, just come and enjoy the process.

    Your evening also includes a generous Poet’s Corner graze board, thoughtfully prepared with their signature flair — the perfect pairing for a calm, creative night.

    A lovely way to unwind, create something meaningful, and enjoy an extra special night out.

    🎟️ Please book directly with Poet’s Corner 01942 538356 – link below

    £35pp

Cath - Facebook

“As a total newby, Julia is brilliantly instructive and incredibly supportive throughout. Lovely chilled evening and brilliant results! Can’t recommend Mino Paint and Sip enough!”

Lesley - Facebook

“Fabulous experience all round. Great evening even though we’d not done anything like this since school days! Relaxed, enjoyable and all the resources you need. It was great to give it a go and experience the freedom of painting without expectation. Totally liberating and I’ve painted since.”

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