Kimberley Bevan Art Classes
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"Portraits, watercolour and mixed media
taught with warmth and clarity."


I teach an assortment of Adult Art workshops in Norfolk and personally run leisure classes once a month at Silver Road Community Centre, 36 Silver Road (NR3 4TB), Norwich, Norfolk. With a teaching qualification in FE and HE education, I create supportive, confidence‑building sessions designed to help adults rediscover creativity.

Workshops run on Sunday afternoons (1-3.30 pm) and are suitable for all abilities.
Below are further details of upcoming art workshops, these sessions can be a perfect for gift for yourself or maybe someone special....
Booking is simple; email Kimberley using the contact form. Please note spaces are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.

Expressive Norfolk landscapes:
(Oil pastels & ink) £25 pp

15th February 2026 | 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Workshop Overview
Explore expressive mark‑making and atmospheric landscape techniques inspired by the Norfolk countryside. This workshop blends ink and oil pastels to help students loosen up, experiment, and create dynamic contemporary artworks.

What You’ll Learn
How to create textures, bleeds and patterns using ink, spray bottles and toothbrushes

Techniques for building structure and form using oil pastels

Approaches to expressive landscape drawing

How to combine spontaneity with intentional mark‑making

Who This Workshop Is For
Suitable for beginners, improvers and experienced artists wanting to develop expressive techniques.

Materials
Materials are not included. A suggested materials list will be emailed upon booking.

Location & Support
Kim welcomes all questions and is always happy to help. A  Silver Road Community Center Map/Parking is included when booking. 

Celebrity Portrait drawing

(Pencil) £20 pp
15th March 2026| 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Workshop Overview
A classical portrait drawing workshop focusing on celebrity references to help students understand facial proportions, structure and tonal contrast.

What You’ll Learn
Core facial proportions and alignment

Understanding facial planes

Techniques for realistic shading and tonal sensitivity

How to achieve accurate likeness

Who This Workshop Is For
Perfect for beginners and those wanting to improve portrait accuracy.

Materials
Materials not included; a suggested list will be emailed upon booking.

Location & Support
Kim is always available for questions and guidance. A Silver Road Community Center Map/Parking is included when booking.  

Tropical Birds

(Collage & Acrylics) £25 pp
12th April 2026 | 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Workshop Overview
A vibrant mixed‑media workshop exploring how collage and acrylics can be combined to create imaginative tropical bird artworks.

What You’ll Learn
How to build layered collage backgrounds

Using acrylic paint to add detail, colour and form

Pattern‑making and mark‑making techniques

Creative problem‑solving through mixed media

Who This Workshop Is For
Ideal for anyone wanting to explore playful, contemporary art techniques.

Materials
Materials not included; a suggested list will be emailed after booking.

Location & Support
Kim is always happy to help with any questions. A Silver Road Community Center Map/Parking is included when booking.  

Botanical Drawing

(Watercolours) £25 pp
17th May 2026 | 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
 
Workshop Overview
A gentle and expressive botanical drawing workshop using watercolours to explore texture, colour and natural forms.

What You’ll Learn
Loose, expressive watercolour techniques

How to create texture and soft bleeds

Building form and structure in botanical subjects

Combining spontaneity with accuracy

Who This Workshop Is For
Suitable for beginners and experienced artists wanting to explore expressive botanical art.

Materials
Materials not included; a suggested list will be emailed upon booking.

Location & Support
Kim is always happy to help with any queries. A Silver Road Community Center Map/Parking is included when booking. 

Fruit and Vegetables Still Life

(Acrylics & Oils) £25 pp
14th June 2026 | 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Workshop Overview
A still‑life painting workshop combining acrylic underpainting with oil techniques for a safe, solvent‑free approach to oil painting.

What You’ll Learn
How to create an acrylic underpainting

Safe, practical oil‑painting techniques without solvents

Colour mixing for rich, vibrant still‑life artworks

Building depth, form and texture

Who This Workshop Is For
Perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore oils in a safe, accessible way.

Materials
Materials not included; a suggested list will be emailed upon booking.

Location & Support
Kim is always happy to help with any questions. A Silver Road Community Center Map/Parking is included when booking. 

Summer Holiday workshops coming soon... 

Why Choose Silver Road Workshops?

Discover exceptional art education in a supportive environment that means you will want to sign up for more.

Pick the workshop (theme and media) you want to learn about......

These workshops are designed to fit around your life, passion, and curiosity.
All you have to do is scroll down the list of workshops above and choose whichever one you want, then book by simply emailing Kimberley.
Who will send confirmation of booking and a suggested materials list, plus an email invoice. The process is designed to be simple and to fit into your lifestyle; there is no long-term obligation or course commitment.

Suitable for all abilities with a personalised approach and project demonstrations....

All Silver Road workshops are designed for complete beginners, providing introductory demonstrations as well as having small classes so that students can have lots of one-to-one interaction. However, if you are more advanced and want to be pushed out of your comfort zone, these one-off workshops are designed to be flexible and allow adjustment to find your perfect working level.

Great Accessibility

Silver Road Community Centre is all ground-floor access with nearby free car parking and a ground-floor space (no steps). Making access easy and available for all, if you're visiting Norwich and don't want to carry your art box too far, this could be the perfect location for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our art classes.

What age groups are the art classes for?

My classes are generally for adults over the age of 18 years. However, I have taught younger building young artists, and I am always willing to discuss unique circumstances, ensuring everyone can explore their creative potential.
I have a DBS via the college and public liability insurance through AN.
My Anteros (Norwich) workshops are happy to take younger artists.

What materials do I need to bring?

This depends upon the workshop or course you wish to book:

  • Anteros (Norwich) workshops include all materials in the cost.

  • For Silver Road (Norwich) workshops, a suggested materials list is provided upon inquiry/booking.
    Materials can be included for an additional fee upon booking.

  • East Coast College courses include specialist materials, but you will also be given a list upon acceptance of the course place.

Can I join a class if I'm a beginner?

Absolutely! The classes cater to all skill levels, and I encourage beginners to join; no previous knowledge or experience is required or expected. Every project is created to help you build key skills supporting further progression and development.

How can I book a place?

I can take your booking or direct you to the correct website page.

  • Anteros are booked via their website (please see link below).

  • Silver Road are booked via contacting me, email is preferred.

  • East Coast College is on condition that further details. Apply via their website (please see link below). 

Payment and cancellation?

When booking a place, I always send out Terms and Conditions. These outline your cancellation options and provides general information about the classes before completion of any payments.

Payment for your space is simple and done via an email invoice, which takes cards and Bacs. If you are concerned about using the email payment options, I am happy to offer alternatives.

Is there FREE Parking nearby?

This depends upon the workshop or course you wish to book:

  • The Silver Road Community Centre workshops in Norwich include free parking.

  • East Coast College, Lowestoft has its own car park.

  • Anteros in Norwich does NOT have free parking.
Join a Silver Road workshop Visit Kimberley's website

Silver Road Community Centre,
36 Silver Road,
Norwich, Norfolk.
NR3 4TB

+447941540726

Booking@kimberleybevanartclasses.co.uk

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