Make the kind of art that only you can make…

Not to impress. Not to prove. Just to enjoy. These classes are for you, if:

  • You want more than just techniques. Your sketchbook and art making isn’t a performance. It’s a place to return to yourself, one messy, joyful page at a time.

  • You want to trust in your own creative voice.

  • You want to look at a page and feel… something click.

  • What you want, is to come home to your own creative instincts...

Online classes

Instant access.

All levels welcome.


Encouragement included.

Perfection not required.

These self-paced classes are for anyone who wants joy, not judgment, in their art practice.

They’re playful, practical, and made for real life. Designed to help you drop the pressure and make art that actually feels good to create.

Smiling artist Helen Wells wearing a black sequined headscarf and polka dot shirt, with string lights in the background.

Inside these classes you will find:

  • Mixed media lessons that spark experimentation and flow

  • Art wisdom that calms the self-doubt and sharpens your instincts

  • Permission-first projects you can dip into without overthinking

  • Simple, spacious sessions that fit your rhythm not some perfect routine

Ready to explore? Browse the full library below.

Each of these classes is a different way back into creative momentum. Pick the one that looks like the most fun for you, that’s usually the right one.

Joy Filled Flowers.

More joy. Less judgement.

Joy Filled Flowers: Mixed Media Sketchbook is more than just an art class, it’s a colourful invitation to play, experiment and to find joy in your art and sketchbook practice.

Nature and Nurture

A return to wonder.

Nature and Nurture

This class invites you to slow down, look closely, and translate your connection to the natural world into rich, layered mixed media artworks. Learn how to use the shapes and motifs of nature to nurture your creativity and inspire beautiful and unique art. In this class you’ll learn how to seek and gather inspiration in nature as a springboard to inspire all sorts of beautiful mixed media, semi-abstract art.

The Still Life Lab

Finding magic in the mundane.

The Still Life Lab is a fun, experimental still life class you’ll learn how to create a body of striking mixed media, semi-abstract art. Art inspired by objects.

We’ll be looking at other artists, curating ideas and inspiration, drawing, collaging, painting and exploring mixing materials. This class is packed with step by step instructions, ideas and wisdom to help you create still life art that you love…

Student feedback

“You’ve positively impacted my work, more than any other teacher I’ve followed or taken classes from (and it’s been a LOT!). The way you teach resonates with me and has for real shifted my art.” 

Barbara

  • Mixed media sketchbooks

    Mixed media sketchbook class

    Learn how to be more confident and considered when mixing media in your sketchbook in this short playful class

  • Abstract acrylics inspired by objects

    Learn how to use objects in your home to inspire beautiful abstract or semi-abstract acrylic paintings.

  • Mark making sketchbook class

    An experimental, playful online art class to help you explore mark making in your sketchbook and art

  • Colour and pattern sketchbook class

    A class using coloured pens and pencils to explore colour and pattern in your sketchbook

  • Make a concertina art book full of bold botanicals & vase and vessels

    In this class you will learn how to make a simple concertina art book and ways to fill it with watercolour and collage experiments.

  • Make an art book full of abstract shapes

    In this online class you will learn how to make a simple glued art journal and ways to fill it with mixed media and collage experiments. We'll be making abstract shapes and patterns.

Pick the class that feels like a yes. You don’t need to feel ready to start.

You don’t have to wait for confidence to arrive. It shows up while your hands are moving.