Feeling creative? Get hands-on at these Winchester art and craft studios
Winchester has a thriving creative arts scene to explore. There are the city's galleries to wander around, local makers to find and regular craft markets to browse. Plus, if you fancy getting hands-on and creating your own piece of art, there are plenty of places to head to give that a try, too.
From family-friendly studios where paint splatters are encouraged to places where you can learn serious skills like silversmithing, Winchester has you covered. Whether you're looking to hone a new skill or for a fun group activity, to make Christmas wreaths or clay pots, this page is your guide to creative places to do craft workshops in Winchester district.
Curated by the Visit Winchester team
Created: 19 May 2026
The Arc
📍Winchester city centre
Did you know the ARC stands for Art, Reading and Community? They offer a series of regular classes such as art for enjoyment and life drawing, alongside a revolving timetable of workshops themed to complement the exhibitions held in the main gallery. Expect everything from masterclasses for experienced artists to drop-in sessions for little ones during the school holidays.
The Colour Factory
📍Winchester city centre
A vibrant, creative not-for-profit organisation based in the heart of Winchester, The Colour Factory is home to five independent artists, and they offer a variety of six-week courses in drawing, painting, and mixed media. They also do one-off workshops in jewellery making, watercolours, copper crafting and more.
Design Junction
📍Winchester city centre
Design Junction is an artistic adventure across two inspiring floors. Upstairs, you can dive into a pottery studio, where you learn the art of glazing and throwing your own unique ceramic pieces. Downstairs, you'll find the tufting studio, where you can undertake projects like designing your very own cosy rug.
BellaCrafts
📍Winchester city centre
Head to Kings Walk in the city centre and you’ll find BellaCrafts. It's open daily for you and the little ones in your life to get your crafting fix. You can take part in a number of daily craft activities, browse their shop full of crafty treasures and under 5's can have fun in their soft play area. The tea rooms provide tea and cakes, lunch and afternoon tea too.
Splat Studio
📍 Kings Worthy, near Winchester city
Splat, is a small, friendly art and craft studio where you're invited to dive into an exciting selection of crafts and painting activities. Book a table and make what you fancy. Paint ceramics, sticky paper crafts, or just simple colouring. Or use the messy room for canvas painting and private hire for larger parties.
Thrive + Wild
📍 Kings Worthy, near Winchester city
So much more than just soft play, Thrive + Wild also host singing and dance classes, a singing circle and more. For your family craft fix, book onto one of their tutor-led crafting or pottery painting sessions.
Granary Creative
📍Alresford
This arts centre in a beautiful 17th-century granary delivers a variety of creative workshops, including heritage crafts, stone carving and copper sculpting. They also run home education classes and host guest teachers for one-off workshops and short courses. It's a friendly, homely, and creative community space.
Creative Sparks
📍Wickham
These art classes are all about sparking your imagination and encouraging you to let your artistic side shine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been creating for years, Creative Sparks Studio aims to help you discover your inner artist and enjoy the journey of crafting your very own masterpieces.
Wild Art Gallery
📍Wickham
Head to Wild Art Gallery in Wickham to pick up art supplies, commission a pet portrait, or take part in a workshop yourself. There are art classes here most weeks, focusing on painting and drawing, with a variety of subjects from landscapes and wildlife to seasonal specials. They also sell craft kits to try at home.
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