Art
Our art classes are one of the jewels in our crown, introducing and developing a wide-range of skills and allowing students to explore their creativity. We have 1 hour, 2 hour, half-day and day-long courses to suit all ages and interests.
Van Gogh’s Summer Sunflowers (5-11 yrs)
Wednesday 21st August, 09.30 - 15.30 (£64)
It’s summer and the sunflowers are out! We’ll be using bright colours, drawing from nature, flowers and foliage in the style of Van Gogh! Explore his signature style by using thick paint and bold brushstrokes... we’ll create our very own version of his famous sunflowers on paper plates. We’ll also paint a beautiful summer bag and an abstract starry summer sky!
Tutor: Nicola Corrigan
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Roman Legionnaire (4-7 yrs)
Wednesday 21st August, 15.00 - 17.00 (£24)
Inspired by the Roman exhibition at the British Museum we will use all of our creativity to make our own Roman jewellery, armour and even a shield. Maybe we’ll even have time for some sandals? And then... we’re ready to march!
Tutor: Sue Harris
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Escape To The Clay Jungle! (6-12 yrs)
Thursday 22nd August, 09.30 - 15.30 (£64)
We’re escaping to the jungle! Spend the day in a tropical rainforest, where we will be making amazing clay animals. Learn how to shape clay to create your own favourite creature whether it be a jaguar, lemur, orangutan or toucan – let your imagination go wild. We will be decorating our creatures in bright colours to bring them to life. Discover the joy of shaping, moulding, and detailing your clay creations under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Unleash your inner artist and let your imagination run wild in this immersive and unforgettable artistic journey!
Tutor: Ellie Osborne
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Creating Paper Costumes (7-14 yrs)
Thursday 22nd August, 09.30 - 15.30 (£64)
Transform into a character from a fairytale or well-known story by creating a costume purely from paper! Using the powers of transformation we will cut, twist, bend and stick paper to create a costume piece that helps us to transform into a character from our story... and then we will paint our creations! Who will you become and what will express your character best? A twisty black beard? A jester’s hat? Or a flowing red cape?
Tutor: Fiona Berry
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At The Beach with Hokusai’s Great Wave (5-11 yrs)
Friday 23rd August, 09.30 - 15.30 (£64)
Have you ever seen this famous painting of a giant wave about to crash? In this workshop we will be inspired by it and create our own versions of the giant floating world that is the ocean. We’ll draw, paint, and design a collage beach, as well as exploring multi-media forms like creating our own backpacks and sketch books. All inspired by this glorious art work!
Tutor: Nicola Corrigan
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Groovy Tie Dye (7-12 yrs)
Friday 23rd August, 09.30 - 15.30 (£64)
Learn how to dye fabric using natural and synthetic dyes, creating groovy patterns and colours. First we will use different tying techniques to make a range of patterns, practicing first on scrap material, and then transferring what we’ve learnt onto t-shirts, tote bags and socks. Design your own range of tie dye summer wear that you can proudly show off to your family and friends!
Tutor: Tash Mok
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