A KICK UP THE ARTS
Sarah & Mark Bell, as A Kick Up The Arts, have been producing arts events since 2007 across Devon & U.K, primarily in Torbay.
Arts exhibitions, large & small scale theatre productions, public workshops, lantern parades,, schools & community projects, an arts festival, music events.
We also owned a cabaret speakeasy club! THE LUCKY 7 CLUB
In 2025 A Kick Up The Arts, Brixham was voted 'Most Creative Small Business in South Devon' .
Email us to enquire and book!
SIP & PAINT!
Pinot & Picasso?!
Cider & Cezanne?!
Sip & Paint is about exploring your own creativity in a fun, relaxed environment with hints & tips all the way from us.
Be inspired & get messy in our studio - our materials are available to use!
We provide everything that you'll need to paint - you just need to bring your own tipple!
Come on your own or bring friends, your partner, your family, your workmates, your new date!
Here are our March 2026 - May 2026 dates!
Scroll down for May 2026 - July 2026 dates!
MARKMAKERS
FIND YOUR ART TRIBE
Claire Jo Harmer's, Markmakers is a friendly weekly art group where creativity & conversation flow freely.
For people who love to meet, share ideas, draw & paint.
Bring your art supplies, projects, doodles & let’s make marks!
12 morning sessions 10-12 - only 10 per session
First block is 22nd April 2026 - 15th July 2026
Max 10 places
FIGURE DRAWING!
Dynamic Drawing
(optional drinking)!
Join Mark Bell for a lively dynamic drawing session!
Mark has a fashion degree from Central St Martin’s in London & years of experience teaching & facilitating alongside his own practice.
These live drawing sessions are suitable for beginners, & artists - it's a long way from a stuffy life-drawing class!
6.45pm - 9.15pm £25 per person
Pre-book only - it sells out!
ABSTRACTING THE TOWN
CURIOUS ABOUT ABSTRACT ART?
Claire Jo Harmer guides you to explore abstract artists, you’ll uncover what excites you—and develop the confidence to create your own expressive, individual
abstract work.
In this course, you’ll loosen your grip on likeness and learn to trust colour, shape, line and space.
1 Tuesday evening a month. 7-9pm
Each course £35pp per workshop. 10 places.
FOCUS ON: FACES & FIGURES
MONTHLY
Unlock the skills to confidently paint people.
Mark Bell leads this hands-on monthly course designed for beginners and improvers who want clear guidance, practical techniques, and supportive info.
Each month focuses on a key area of portrait and figure painting, helping you build skills step by step in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
1 Thursday daytime a month. 12.20pm - 2.30pm
Each course £110 pp. 10 places.
LEARN TO PAINT!
STEP BY STEP
Led by Mark Bell, this six-week course can be booked as a complete course or as separate workshops.
Thurs 16th April – Sunflowers in a vase
Thurs 23rd April – Harbour Life
Thurs 30th April – Life Drawing
Thurs 7th May – Moonlit Riviera Palms
Thurs 14th May – Moorland Magic
Thurs 21st May – Seascape – Sunset Over THe Bay
Thursday evenings 7.00 - 9.00pm
£20 per person per workshop
LEARN TO PAINT!
STEP BY STEP
Led by Mark Bell, this six-week course can be booked as a complete course or as separate workshops.
Tue 14th April – Sunflowers in a vase
Tue 21st April – Seascape – Sunrise from Abbey Sands
Tue 28th April – Life Drawing
Tue 5th May – Moonlit Riviera Palms
Tue 12th May – Moorland Magic
Tue 19th May – Harbour Life
Tuesday mornings. 10 - 12pm
£20 per person per workshop
PAINT!
EXPLORE ART MATERIALS
Claire Jo Harmer guides you to explore mediums, you’ll uncover what excites you—and develop the confidence to create your own expressive, individual
art work.
In this course, you’ll learn how to use different media to expand your repetoire.
1 Sunday morning a month 10 - 12.30pm
Each course £45pp per workshop. 10 places.
GLASS MOSAIC WORKSHOPS
CREATE A GLASS PANEL
Join us with Foxglass Design to create your own art panel made from glass!
Suitable for absolute beginners!
Saturday 25th April 2026 2.00 - 4.00pm
£30pp per workshop. 10 places.
SIP & PAINT!
Pinot & Picasso?!
Cider & Cezanne?!
Sip & Paint is about exploring your own creativity in a fun, relaxed environment with hints & tips all the way from us.
Be inspired & get messy in our studio - our materials are available to use!
We provide everything that you'll need to paint - you just need to bring your own tipple!
Come on your own or bring friends, your partner, your family, your workmates, your new date!
Here are our May 2026 - July 2026 dates!
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
CREATE A SUNCATCHER!
Join us with Foxglass Design to create your own glass suncatcher
Suitable for absolute beginners!
Saturday 9th May 2026 2.00 - 5.00pm
£50pp per workshop. 4 places
FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP
CREATE UNIQUE ART!
Join us with Foxglass Design to create your own fused glass piece
Suitable for absolute beginners!
Saturday 18th May 2026 2.00 - 5.00pm
£60pp per workshop. 6 places
PAINT & PARTY!
Hire A Kick Up The Arts
Did you know that we can do a private event just for you?
We have already had hen parties, children's parties , intergenerational family parties, work get togethers, team building days, community projects, SEN groups, artists meetings, school visits, college work experience and a yoga club night out so we are very flexible!
Our rates are VERY reasonable - please get in touch if you'd like us to help you plan a brilliant event
Contact us
Telephone: 07859996368
E-mail: akickupthearts.brixham@gmail.com
Address: 6 Bolton Street, BRIXHAM, TQ5 9DE, United Kingdom