Be inspired by the world-class artworks on display in Sudley House and hone your own skills depicting the human form in our regular life drawing sessions. We will use a diversity of models to explore different body types and present shorter and longer poses to give you the opportunity to develop your skills. All sessions are held at Sudley House and will have very limited places to maintain a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. These sessions are suitable for absolute beginners as well as more experienced artists. Basic art materials will be provided but if you would like to bring your own you are welcome to. Please note that there are no facilities for washing brushes or palettes.

Spend a relaxing afternoon in Sudley House Art Gallery learning a new skill and getting to know new people. In this session we will be creating unique artworks using the technique of paint mixing and pouring to create truly unique pieces. Our friendly facilitator will guide you through the process to create a selection of smaller and larger artworks for you to take home. There is no need to have any experience, just bring yourself and some enthusiasm. Whilst our works are drying we will take the opportunity to head to the café for a chat. You never know, you might leave with a new friend as well as a new artwork! This session is perfect for adults over the age of 18 who are interested and inspired to continue making art. Your £20 ticket includes materials, a facilitator and a hot drink in the café. Please note that it may take a while for your works to dry and so it may be necessary for you to return to Sudley House later that week to collect your pieces.

Spend a relaxing afternoon at Sudley House learning a new skill, getting to know new people, and making something to take home with you. In this interactive session we will be designing soaps using the melt and pour method, incorporating smells, oils, colours, and dried flowers to create something unique to you. Everything you need will be on hand during the session and you will make a few bars of your own personalised soap to take home with you. Our friendly facilitator will guide you through the process and there is no need to have any experience, just bring yourself and some enthusiasm. Whilst our soaps are drying we will take the opportunity to head to the café for a chat. You never know, you might leave with a new friend as well as a new skill! This session is perfect for adults over the age of 18 who are interested and inspired to continue creating. Book your tickets below. Each ticket includes materials, facilitator and a hot drink in the café.

Take the opportunity to discover some of the secrets of Sudley House. Join our Participation Team for a look around this wonderful historic home, find out about the house’s wartime past, it’s hidden safe and much more. We will also take the opportunity to find out more about the house’s last occupiers, the Holts, who used money from their shipping line to fund the acquisition of their amazing art collection. Following the house tour join our friendly facilitator where you will find out more about Sudley’s links to shipping and discover how lines like Lamport and Holt, Cunard, and White Star helped shape the city and its culture. Get hands on with real objects and discover how, despite being in a house on the top of a hill, in Liverpool you are never far from the river or the sea! Tickets cost £10 per adult and £6 per child, and we recommend purchasing in advance to avoid disappointment.