Inner Art Experiences

Authentic & Inspiring
Inner Art Experiences for Groups & Families

Specially tailored Art enjoyment & creative focus for your family, group, colleagues or celebratory event: making memories together.

Why choose Inner Art?

Inner Art Studio is a bright, calm and inclusive space with an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere. Our therapeutic and relaxing Art time is rooted in rich, immersive activities. We create joyful outcomes, engage in fulfilling tasks, and enjoy meaningful creativity.

You'll experience calm & relaxation at Inner Art's rural creative hideaway. Set in wonderful Surrey countryside there's plenty of reasons to slow down and relax - the smell of herbs in the garden, hearing the wind in the woodland, and watching sunshine and shadows decorate the field and pond.

Inner Art is led by Inner Art Founder & Tutor Katie Beth who has been teaching Art for over 25yrs, has her own children, and loves all things nature and outdoors.

Katie Beth champions diversity, and is experienced in teaching a wide range of SEN & additional needs. Let us know how we can help.

What's on Offer?

Inner Art offers painting, drawing, sculpture, clay, and mixed media work for group experiences. Through experimentation we learn new ways to use materials and develop ideas, and create unique artwork to take home and treasure.

We share ideas and work collaboratively, celebrate discoveries and progress, and enable each learners’ qualities to shine and confidence to grow. Above all, we share our Inner Art mindset of inclusivity, creative exploration and positive productivity, to make an enjoyable creative experience for families and other groups.

Themes and materials are tailored to your group’s preferences and interests. Inspiration and resources are in abundance at Inner Art Studio, so don’t worry if you’re not sure what to choose. Take a look at the options below.

Make your visit special by adding a countryside walk on one of the many nearby Horse Hill footpaths.

How does it Work?

Activities are differentiated to suit beginners and experienced practitioners.

Inner Art Experiences are 2hrs in duration.

Outdoor experiences are best suited for Spring / Summer time.

Inner Art Studio hosts a maximum number of 6 people (7yrs+).

Minimum group number: 3

Bookable for mutually convenient times.

Activity level is light. For accessibility please see FAQs.

Inner Art Experiences

Painting Expressive Landscapes

Create your own acrylic landscape painting while learning step by step painting techniques

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Gather landscape inspiration: use imagery, photos & the local landscape
Set up painting spaces: arrange easels, palettes & imagery
Learn acrylic basics: understand basic colour theory & paint management
Paint expressive landscape: start from back to front to build layers
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Seasonal Printmaking in the Countryside

Take inspiration from seasonal objects from our natural environment & learn printmaking techniques to create your own 2D pieces

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Select seasonal inspiration: choose from local produce & quirky artifacts
Design your Lino print: work in reverse to create a simple graphic
Cut your Lino: safely transfer your design onto lino
Print your Lino: roll ink and create prints & patterns
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Traditional Still Life Drawing in the Studio

Learn about formal visual elements to create your own still life drawing with authentic methods & step by step guidance

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Select still life objects: arrange meaningful compositions
Explore mapping out techniques: use measuring methods to sketch shapes & proportions
Use a tonal scale: study lights & darks, and pencil techniques.
Render surface detail: create the illusion of textures & add patterns
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Meet & Make Cheeky Goat Art

Meet friendly pygmy goats Gerry, Edward & Billy. Give them some treats then back in the studio make the cheekiest goat collage Art.

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Feed the goats: capture characterful poses with sketching or photos
Design your collage: use transfer techniques to map out your piece
Choose colours: make a value chart & collate your colours
Collage: rip, snip and stick your cheeky goat Art
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Sculpting Fish & Pond Life Pottery

Be inspired by goldfish & pond life to create your own pottery pieces with hand building techniques and decorative textures

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Gather inspiration: explore plants & pond life creatures with sketching or photos
Design pottery: select your form & sketch surface decoration
Learn clay techniques: choose from hand building & decorative processes
Build your ceramic form: roll, coil & slab, then add prints & patterns
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

An Inky Portrait of You

Look closer at your own faces, and learn how to use an ink tonal scale to create a characterful portrait with the illusion of 3D form

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Compose portraits: use lighting, mirrors & photos to capture your likeness
Map out: use transfer techniques & a tonal scale to plan your piece
Experiment with ink: practice blends, gradients & paint brush techniques
Get inky: lay down blocks of tone, then add texture & details
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Watercolour Painting in Beautiful Woodland

Learn watercolour techniques & paint beautiful woodland scenes in a rural location with established oak trees and wonderful wildlife

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Experiment with techniques: learn & practise watercolour basics
Walk in woodland: make viewfinder selections
Paint on location: create painted vistas with experimental techniques
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Furry Animals Friends in Charcoal

Get to know your favourite animal's shapes, tones & textures whilst learning a fun & effective way to use charcoal on a large scale.

Welcome to Inner Art Studio: settle into our creative space
Choose your furry friend: select an image, or bring your own pet along!
Map out: use transfer techniques & a tonal scale to plan your drawing
Experiment with charcoal: practice gradual blends and tonal jumps
Draw with charcoal: create textures & sparkly eyes to bring your animal to life
Reflection time: a mini exhibition with time for photos

Reviews & Feedback

What People Say?

"The boys loved it, thank you! They’ve produced some lovely pieces of work there and all really enjoyed themselves. It’s really hard to find something that an 8, 11 and 19 year old with very different interests will all enjoy so this was the perfect morning for them. My sister said the space you have is so lovely too. I’ll certainly bring them back again soon."

Gill

Mum, Oxted

"We spent an amazing two hours in a beautiful, warm and inspiring spot. My husband and I really enjoyed Katie's guidance and knowledge. We had a really fun time and are looking forward to our next session!"

Liz

Student, Reigate

"Sent my granddaughter to Katie-Beth as a treat for her birthday and she had a wonderful time , from seeing all the animals to producing a lovely picture , the fairy tale gardens were very inviting also."

Nicola

Grandmother, Horley

"Thank you so much for the session at Inner Art- attentive, patient, knowledgeable and engaging. We all learned so much and all had a fantastic time. It was bliss actually, and the time flew! E. and P. got so much out of the session and their confidence has increased while doing something they both enjoy. I would love to return again with the girls."

Becca

Mum, Reigate

"I saw Max’s painting of my mum and dad’s retriever earlier - I’m sure he had lots of help but thanks to you so much for helping him to achieve this, I would never in a million years have known where to start. He was so pleased when I sent a screenshot to my parents and they called to tell him how proud they are of him."

Megan

Mum, Redhill

"We absolutely loved it. I can't tell you the confidence it gave my daughter....she was walking on air yesterday afternoon. I was so proud of her picture too."

Claire

Mum, Redhill