FAQs
What to Expect
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You booking is a 2-hour session. Arrive at the studio, choose your materials, grab a tea or coffee, and create at your own pace.
There’s no formal teaching and no pressure to make anything “good.”
Some people paint quietly with headphones on, others chat with friends, experiment with different materials, or simply enjoy having two hours away from screens and everyday stress.
And if you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry, our hosts are always there to gently guide you.
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Not at all. Imperfect Art was created for beginners and people who “aren’t creative”, our sessions are designed to be relaxed, welcoming, and pressure-free.
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Not really, and that’s kind of the point.
Imperfect Art is designed to feel more like a creative third space than a traditional class.
We offer relaxed, self-guided sessions in our art café where you can experiment freely without pressure or expectations.
We do also host guided workshops for people who’d like a little more structure, but the focus is always on creativity, play, and enjoyment rather than technical perfection.
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Absolutely, a lot of people do! Imperfect Art is designed to be a safe and welcoming space to unwind solo, meet new people, or bring a friend.
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Sessions are 14+ (under 18s must come with a parent/guardian).
For younger groups, private creative events are an option. However, due to the setup of our space, we recommend sessions for ages 9+. Younger children may find the environment challenging, so please use your judgement when booking.
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Yes! We’re a pet-friendly studio, well-behaved dogs are very welcome. (We’ve had a few four-legged visitors who stole the show.)
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Unfortunately, we are in a building that is an older structure and does not have step-free access or an elevator. Our studio is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs.
Bookings & Availability
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Sessions can be booked online in a few seconds: just choose your day, time, and session type. For private events, you’ll need to send us an enquiry via this link.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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Not at the moment. All our sessions are 2 hours, which gives you enough time to settle in, slow down, and enjoy a proper creative break. We may introduce shorter formats in the future though, so sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when we do.
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Yes. You can reschedule up to 24 hours before your session. If something changes, just use the link in your confirmation email.
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Our sessions can sell out quickly, especially evenings and weekends, but cancellations happen.
If your preferred slot isn’t available, you can join our waitlist and you’ll be the first to know if a space opens up.
You’ll receive an instant email notification and can book before the slot becomes publicly available again.
Materials & What to Bring
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For art café sessions, basic materials are included for watercolours, charcoal, pastels along with brushes, paper, inspiration books, and unlimited tea/coffee.
Optional add-ons are available at a cost. This includes materials fro acrylic painting, pressed flowers, bracelet-making, collage, and vision boards. -
Just yourself. We provide all materials, refreshments, and good vibes.
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We have everything you might need right here, every single session. But if you do have a favourite paintbrush, who are we to say no to that?!
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Nope! You choose your medium once you arrive at the studio.
Our host will talk you through each option and help you pick what suits your mood, your style, or the type of artwork you’d like to create.
For private bookings, we need to know the art medium of choice to unsure we have enough.
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We offer unlimited tea, coffee, and biscuits with every session you book. Some events may also allow BYOB (check your workshop’s details).
Private Events
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Sessions can be booked online in a few seconds: just choose your day, time, and session type. For private events, you’ll need to send us an enquiry via this link.Yes! We host private creative events across both our Islington and Peckham studios.
Our private bookings are popular for:
birthdays
hen parties
team-building sessions
brand activations
creative social gatherings
We’ll help tailor the experience to your group and can advise on the best location depending on your event size and preferred atmosphere.
Find out more on our Private Events page.
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If your group is 8–15 people, yes, the studio is exclusively yours for the session. For smaller groups (2–7 people), you’re welcome to book an art café session or workshop, but the studio will be shared with other guests.
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Feel free to reach out if you can’t find your answer, we’re always happy to help.