Childrens Term Classes

Children's Art Classes 8-12 years Tuesdays

Term 3 2024

Explore all things drawing, painting and printmaking in this 9-week term.

This term will focus on mark-making and material experimentation. We will learn techniques like resist painting, scratch art, monoprinting and more!

Alongside artmaking techniques, students will learn how to look at and talk about artworks. Students will take inspiration from famous artists and the exhibitions on display in the gallery to create something new each week.

PLEASE NOTE IF BOOKING AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP PLEASE CONTACT THE GALLERY TO SEE IF THEY HAVE THE MINIMUM NUMBERS REQUIRED. WE NEED AT LEAST 3 STUDENTS FOR THIS SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED

Term 3    Introduction to Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and Mixed Media 5-7 Years

These classes will consist of specific guided activities that focus on offering a wide range of creative experience, developing confidence, the imagination, and skills in following instructions and solving problems. The classes encourage experimentation, with a focus on group and cooperative learning and creating. We will make collages, build things, make sculptures and puppets, paint and draw. The classes will give young children the opportunity to develop their imagination, dexterity and fine motor skills, while having fun, all a vital part of a child’s cognitive development.  
We will look at art from around the world, both contemporary and historical, so that children will begin to get an understanding of the rich and varied cultural heritage that they can inhabit. Classes will range from focusing on traditional art practices in developing objective and observational awareness, along with the practicalities of working with traditional materials such as paint and mixing colours and how art materials work together, to the experimental; working with different materials and found objects, with the focus being on developing the imagination.

PLEASE NOTE IF BOOKING AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP PLEASE CONTACT THE GALLERY TO SEE IF THEY HAVE THE MINIMUM NUMBERS REQUIRED. WE NEED AT LEAST 3 STUDENTS FOR THIS SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED

Term 3 Children's Pottery -  Thursdays 6+ 3.30-5pm

This pottery class is suitable for beginners and for experienced young potters. Over the nine week term, children will make non-functional sculptural pieces and functional domestic wares such as bowls and plates. We will use a wide range of pottery building techniques such as coiling, pinching, and slab construction. Additionally, we will be exploring many different decorative surface treatments such as glazing, stamping, carving, and slip trailing. 

No experience necessary. Cost of materials and firing included.
Bring a towel and apron.

Term 3  Sewing with Bronnie - 8+ Fridays 4-6PM

8 WEEK TERM

A kids sewing course to introduce them into this life skill whilst having a lot of creative fun along the way. 

As this is a beginners class, we will be taking it slow. We will be learning how to cut fabric from a pattern, how to set up a machine, seams, straight stitch, zig zag stitch and how to finish off.