Art & Craft Courses
with Vitreus Art @The Bell Plantation

"Outstanding teaching - step by step instructions delivered at a totally appropriate pace" -Simon

"I had a fantastic time, I can't wait to come back!" - Kate

"Excellent facilities and tuition, very knowledgeable tutors" - Kate

"Great class - I can't believe we managed to make an almost-professional looking piece in one day! - Michael

"Learnt so much - a really great day and inspiring teachers" - Helen

"An amazing day, full of learnings with knowledgeable instructors. Good fun!" - Garry

"Educational, informative,and inspiring!" - Jeremy

Vitreus Art - Fun and Distinctive Art Classes and Craft courses

Would you like to learn a new art skill? Discover your creative side? Approach your existing artistic activities from a new direction?

Our ethos has always been to hold fun, creative and friendly classes in small groups, and to include all materials in the cost, wherever possible.

Classes take place at the Vitreus Art studio in Northants near Towcester in our spacious studio, with small class sizes, widely spaced benches and a creative vibe.

New - 2024 Christmas Classes now taking bookings

Yes - it's the summer (sort-of) and bookings are coming in for Christmas classes. And now there's this lovely new class with JT - Fused Glass Winter Scene.
Make a delightful s-bend winter scene, great with a tealight, candle or fairy lights behind.
Wonderful as a table centrepiece, home decoration, or a stunning handmade gift! All the info is here...
Join this new Fused Glass Winter Scene workshop this Christmas at Vitreus Art

New - Paper Sculpture workshops with Graham Lester for all levels

Brand new at Vitreus Art - the fantastic Graham Lester (who's art we've been displaying in the gallery for many years) has designed a fabulous Paper Sculpture workshop for us - in just 4 hours you'll create an elegant paper shoe sculpture like the ones shown below.

If time allows you can also make a stylish paper Lily. The workshop covers all the essential techniques, all materials are included and beginners are most welcome!
Info is here...

New- Fused Glass Garden Art workshops for all levels

Create your own piece of amazing fused glass Garden Art standing approx 90cm tall - perfect for your garden or decking!
Learn the basics of glass fusing and make something you'll love to enjoy outdoors!

Hit the link for more info!

New - Needle Felting Classes added for April 2024 and onwards

We're delighted to welcome Alyson Merrall (aka FeltSewSoft) to our group of tutors. Alyson will be running a series of Needle Felting classes for beginners from April with a choice of cute projects to make. Find out more here...
Needle Felting workshops with Alyson Merrall at Vitreus Art

New Fluid Art Workshops added

Welcome Hazel Beckett - tutor for our new Fluid Art-Acrylic Pour workshops. Discover the magic that is Fluid Art (also known as acrylic pour) - manipulating special acrylic paints to move across your canvas - with beautiful and often surprising results!

Learn the key techniques and create around 3 works of fluid art in just half-a-day! Click the link for info and to book!
Join artist and tutor Hazel Beckett for her new fluid art workshops - learn how to create beautiful art using acrylic pour techniques at Vitreus Art

Two brand-new classes in the studio just added

Join us for a fun half-day mini workshop and make a beautiful fused glass flower or meadow themed S-curve. Your curve stands up on its own.
Discover the joy that is glass fusing for just £65 and collect your piece of art in a week or so after firing!