Graffiti & Urban Art Experience

This hands-on experience combines a street art walking tour with a practical graffiti workshop where you create your own piece. After exploring Brighton's urban art scene, you'll work with spray cans and stencils on legal practise walls under artist supervision. All materials and protective equipment are provided, making this suitable for complete beginners. The workshop covers basic techniques, color theory, and legal considerations for street art creation. Best for families with teens and hands-on learners. This is a Moderate activity lasting 2.5 hours. Group size: 8-10 people. You meet at Trafalgar Street community centre. Key highlights: Only Brighton tour combining education with hands-on practice, All spray cans, stencils, and protective gear provided, Legal practise walls for guilt-free graffiti experience.

Price: £25

Duration: 2.5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Group size: 8-10 people

Minimum age: 13

Best for: families with teens and hands-on learners

Best time: Spring through autumn for outdoor workshop conditions

Meeting point: Trafalgar Street community centre

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

0-20 mins Street art walking tour begins - Introduction to Brighton's street art scene with walk through key mural locations

20-75 mins Urban art exploration - Visit multiple street art sites with explanation of techniques and artist stories

75-90 mins Workshop preparation - Return to community centre, receive materials and safety equipment for graffiti session

90-150 mins Hands-on graffiti workshop - Create your own graffiti piece on legal practise walls with artist guidance and instruction

The whole experience takes 2.5 hours. Difficulty: Moderate. You meet at Trafalgar Street community centre.

• Only Brighton tour combining education with hands-on practise
• All spray cans, stencils, and protective gear provided
• Legal practise walls for guilt-free graffiti experience
• Small group ensures individual attention during workshop
• Take home photos of your finished artwork
• Accessibility: Standing required for spray painting, limited accessibility for wheelchair users

What is included: Street art walking tour, All art materials and equipment, Protective clothing and masks, Professional artist instruction, Use of legal practise walls.

Not included: Personal protective clothing, Transportation to/from meeting point, Food and drinks. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Clothes you don't mind getting paint on, Closed-toe shoes with good grip, Hair tie if you have long hair, Camera to photograph your finished work. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: Spring through autumn for outdoor workshop conditions.

Tip: All materials provided

Tip: Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on

Accessibility: Standing required for spray painting, limited accessibility for wheelchair users.

Operator: Brighton Art Collective

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• North Laine (12 minutes walk)
• Brighton Station (8 minutes walk)
• The Lanes (15 minutes walk)

This activity is run by Brighton Art Collective.

Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled 48 hours in advance due to material preparation.

Accessibility: Standing required for spray painting, limited accessibility for wheelchair users.

Best time to go: Spring through autumn for outdoor workshop conditions.

Is the graffiti workshop in Brighton suitable for beginners?

Yes, the workshop is designed for complete beginners. Artists provide step-by-step instruction and all techniques are demonstrated first.

Can I keep my graffiti artwork from the Brighton workshop?

The practise walls are temporary surfaces that get painted over regularly. You can photograph your work but cannot take the physical piece.