Ever wanted to improve your art skills but been unsure where to start? Castle Arts Academy is here to help.
This brand-new online learning platform makes art accessible to everyone, with free online art courses to guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and colouring. Taught by professional artists in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment, every lesson is designed to help you build confidence and develop your skills.
The doors to Castle Arts Academy are now open, and it’s completely free to join! Here’s everything you need to know:
What is Castle Arts Academy?
Castle Arts Academy is a place to learn, explore your creativity, and grow as an artist. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, the expert-led courses provide structured lessons, step-by-step guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
Along the way, you’ll connect with fellow learners, share your progress, and receive feedback and encouragement from our team of professional artists.
Sign up and you’ll get:
✔ Step-by-step lessons covering essential creative techniques
✔ Practical projects to reinforce each lesson
✔ The chance to learn new art skills, anytime, anywhere
✔ A supportive community where you can connect with fellow artists and share your work
✔ Personalised feedback and encouragement from professional artists
How It Works
The Academy's beginner-friendly art courses let you learn at your own pace, each with 10 structured lessons ready whenever you are. With easy-to-follow video guides, downloadable worksheets, and the ability to track your progress, you can pick up where you left off anytime.
You’ll have access to five free introductory courses, each designed to help you build confidence and explore new techniques with expert guidance.
When you sign up, you’ll also gain access to an artist community where you can introduce yourself, ask questions, share your artwork, and receive feedback. At Castle Arts, we’re on a mission to build the world’s largest artist community, and this new forum is a space to share ideas, find inspiration, and connect with others through the shared language of art.
Whether you enrol in one course or all five, there’s plenty to explore. The Academy is a judgement-free space where every artist, no matter their experience, can have fun, let go of fear, and embrace the creative process.
We hope you’ll jump in, enjoy learning new techniques, and discover just how rewarding creating art can be.
5 Free Courses to Get You Started
To help you take the first step on your creative journey, Castle Arts Academy offers five free beginner-friendly courses across a range of mediums:
- Introduction to Graphite Pencils – Build your confidence with essential drawing techniques.
- Introduction to Coloured Pencils – Create vibrant artwork with expert tips on blending, burnishing, colour mixing, and more.
- Introduction to Watercolour Paints – Master the essentials, from selecting the right paper to brush strokes and texture.
- Introduction to Acrylic Paints – Learn colour theory, mixing, composition, and application techniques.
- Introduction to Oil Paints – Get hands-on with colour theory, brushwork, underpainting, and the use of mediums.
Every course is designed to take the guesswork out of learning, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start enjoying the creative process.
Meet Your Tutors
You may already know our resident artists Stephen, Hannah, and Paige! As professional artists with years of experience, they’re here to guide you every step of the way. Through structured lessons, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive worksheets, they’ve made every technique approachable.
With step-by-step instruction, practical tips, and plenty of encouragement, you’ll have everything you need to develop your skills. Have a question or need feedback? Your tutors are always here to help – connect with them in the community!
Why Join Castle Arts Academy?
Whether you're new to art or refreshing your skills, the Academy helps you build confidence, make connections, and express yourself in a supportive environment. Here’s what makes the courses unique:
Embrace imperfection
Art should be messy! These beginner-friendly courses encourage you to let go of perfectionism and embrace the joy of experimentation. Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re opportunities to learn and grow.
Support at every stage
Getting started might feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Our courses focus on progress over perfection, helping you develop skills at your own pace with expert guidance at every step.
A community of learners
Art is better together. When you join a course, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of fellow learners who support, inspire, and celebrate each other.
Structured for success
Led by professional artists, the Academy's step-by-step courses are designed to help you succeed, with personalised feedback and a final project that ties everything together. Start with free beginner’s courses, and when you're ready, progress to more advanced techniques.
Art is for everyone
Castle Arts was built on the belief that art is for everyone. Through the Academy, high-quality educational resources are available for artists of all levels, providing everything you need to get started and stay inspired.
Start Your Creative Journey Today
At Castle Arts Academy, there’s no pressure to be perfect – just a welcoming space to learn, create, and grow as an artist.
Ready to start creating? Explore free online courses today and join the community.
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