Term 2 2025    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 we do require minimum numbers in order for all classes to proceed. We will endeavor to give you as much notice as is possible. You will be notified 7 days prior to the scheduled start date  with notice if the class is proceeding as planned

Term 2 2025    Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media for Young Children 5-7 Years*

Contact the gallery if you are wanting child to be collected from LCPS before you book to ensure the gallery has the minimum number of students required for this service to be offered in Term 2 .

This is a class for young children to have fun making and learning about a wide variety of art forms, practices, and techniques. We will explore different ways of painting and drawing, making collages, sculptures, puppets, and other three-dimensional objects. Children will learn how to use different art materials, and how to shape and build three dimensional forms.

In Janns classes she focus's on helping children to develop their self-confidence and imagination and their independence of thought. Children will be encouraged to take the initiative and think for themselves. They will also be encouraged to work together cooperatively and learn to follow instructions. The practical processes involved in these classes will help to develop dexterity and practical skills that will help children in all other learning environments. We will also look at different forms of art making from around the world, including visiting the gallery upstairs, so children can get an understanding of the rich world of art they inhabit

*Please note we do require minimum numbers in order for all classes to proceed. We will endeavor to give you as much notice as is possible. You will be notified 7 days prior to the scheduled start date  with notice if the class is proceeding as planned

Term 2 2025 Children's Pottery -  Thursdays (5-12 years) 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.

*Please note we do require minimum numbers in order for all classes to proceed. We will endeavor to give you as much notice as is possible. You will be notified 7 days prior to the scheduled start date  with notice if the class is proceeding as planned

Term 2 2025: Sewing with Bronnie -10+ Thursdays 5.15-7.15pm

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

As this is an intermediate class. 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.

*Please note we do require minimum numbers in order for all classes to proceed. We will endeavor to give you as much notice as is possible. You will be notified 7 days prior to the scheduled start date  with notice if the class is proceeding as planned