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Discover Your Inner Artist

A Forgotten or Undiscovered Pleasure? Unearth the Satisfaction that comes with Rediscovering Your Unleashed Creativity. Join us at our Warm and Welcoming Art Classes for Beginners and Improvers. 
 

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About The Thirsty Learner

If you're hankering to pick up a new skill in a supportive, friendly environment with people who love to be creative just like you, The Thirsty Learner could be perfect.

Our beginner art classes are all about exploring different drawing techniques and helping you boost your creativity at your own pace to become the next Picasso! Our work space is very special - it's welcoming and inspiring, and somewhere you'll be excited to come back to week after week. This is a great chance to meet and create alongside other art lovers with a zest to get out there and learn something new!

Not only is the workspace carefully selected, so is our teacher. You'll be guided by Hannah, our accomplished art teacher who is positive and encouraging and let's you learn at your own pace. Myself, Lisa - founder of The Thirsty Learner will always be on hand too to help. Together, we'll help you build a portfolio of Yorkshire-inspired masterpieces.

The new skills you gain will stay with you for life—you’ll never visit the coast or the Dales again without a sketchbook in tow!

Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us at The Thirsty Learner and start your artistic journey today!

Well-used paintbrushes from The Thirsty Learner adult art classes in Yorkshire, showing the creativity and hands-on learning
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Termly Art Programme

Our classes cover all mediums and are designed to develop techniques over the course of a 12 week term. We take inspiration from  beautiful Yorkshire in the art that we do and our workspace provides wonderful opportunities to work both indoors and out. Working at a pace suited to you, we aim to bring out the best in each person and encourage you to develop your own style. You will be amazed at what you can achieve and how far you can progress in just a few sessions. 

Our class sizes are intentionally chosen, allowing Hannah to devote meaningful time to each participant so you can progress individually.

We warmly invite you to enrol in future courses as each programme introduces a unique project, ensuring you’ll never repeat the same activity twice. This approach ensures that each time you join us, you’ll tackle fresh challenges and continue to expand your abilities. Returning students benefit from a programme that evolves with their skills, offering opportunities for continual personal and artistic growth.

The Thirsty Learner Difference

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Every class with The Thirsty Learner supports both your creativity and a local charitable cause. When you join us, you’re not just learning a new skill-you’ll also be given opportunity to help Gifted Smile, an organisation founded by our own Lisa. It's sole purpose is to bring comfort to individuals facing cancer by providing a Hug in a Bag or Special Treat to those on this journey.

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Two cuddling teddies representing the Gifted Smile charity partnership, highlighting The Thirsty Learner’s community and fund

​With each course, The Thirsty Learner quietly offers a Special Treat in the way of a complimentary place to someone facing cancer, giving them a relaxing outlet to enjoy time away from treatment. Looking ahead, we hope to work with our classmates to create pieces of artwork that can be made into merchandise like calendars showcasing our artwork with all proceeds going to the 2 charities supported by Gifted Smile. Once a month, there will be a completely optional fun wrap-hour, where participants of classes can help prepare Treatment Bags which get handed out in local hospitals. None of this is obligatory, but just available for those who wish to and are able. This is what makes The Thirsty Learner unique—a community of people eager to learn, connect, and give back.

Class Venue

Harewood Village Hall - Harewood House Estate

In designing our courses – there were a few things we didn’t want to settle for. Finding the right tutor was paramount-someone with the zest, enthusiasm, and depth of knowledge to truly inspire. As you can see in Hannah’s biography below, we more than succeeded here. But just as important was the venue itself.

We want our classes to feel far more than a three-hour lesson; we want each session to feel like a pocket-sized retreat-a space where every participant leaves feeling recharged and reset.

Yorkshire has so much to boast, that capturing it in our art feels like a blessing and we wanted surroundings that would allow the magic of each season to be absorbed.

The venue, Harewood Village Hall is surrounded by beautiful, unspoilt Yorkshire countryside and protected parkland, teeming with native wildlife. This tranquil setting is the perfect location we set out to find.

With Muddy Boots adjoining cafe, attending one of our classes can feel like a real treat day if you choose to indulge in lunch before or after your class. This welcoming space offers a comfortable, stylish setting to savour your meal and connect with fellow learners. There is free parking at the Village Hall and easy access into the building for all.

 

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Book Your Spot

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When you attend our classes, all of the necessary materials will be supplied and are included in the course price. We pride ourselves and do not scrimp on the quality of any of these items which we feel are so important to get right. Everything will be set out and ready for you - all you need to do is turn up. 

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Classes are booked in advance and paid for in 12-week blocks to guarantee your spot and help us plan effectively. To secure your place, simply book online or contact us directly. If you are unable to attend a session, please let us know in advance to discuss possible alternatives. The cost of each class is £10/hour - everything included.

Student Testimonials

"Hannah is an excellent teacher and encourages us to develop our own ideas and styles. I was a complete beginner when I started the classes but feel more confident in my pieces of work.
I look forward to each new term learning new skills all the time."
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EH
"Hannah can naturally identify the positive aspects of a piece of work, while sensitively suggesting how it may be improved.
On a personal level, Hannah is very warm, patient and encouraging, with a keen sense of humour and a genuine interest in others. I look forward to her classes and always come away feeling I have learnt something new.
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KG
"Thirsty Learner is more than an art class; it's a place that fosters creativity, encourages growth, and provides a platform to showcase our artwork to the community."

Sophie Clark

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​By booking with The Thirsty Learner you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Payments are taken via Tide. Refunds and cancellations are handled as set out in our Terms. See the full Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy for more information.
 

 

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