Programme
Term programme:
Spring 1
Sat 10 January
Wrong Hand
What happens when we let go of control? In this session, children will draw, paint and write using their non-dominant hand, embracing wobbly lines, scrawled text and joyful imperfections. We’ll layer colour, texture and playful lettering to create expressive artworks full of character and personality. A brilliant exercise in confidence, risk-taking and letting go of perfection. Inspired by: Jennifer Mercede
Sat 17 January
Monoprint Magic
A painterly printing session full of surprises. Children will spread thin layers of paint onto trays, scratch and draw into the surface using cotton buds and tools, then press paper on top to reveal one-of-a-kind monoprints. We’ll explore positive and negative space, mark-making, and the excitement of not knowing exactly what will appear. Inspired by: Naum Gabo
Sat 24 January
Prickly Plants
Sculpture meets painting in this tactile, imaginative session. Using cardboard, foil, masking tape and paint, children will build and decorate their own abstract, prickly plant forms. We’ll explore repetition, texture and pattern while transforming everyday materials into bold, playful sculptures. Inspired by: Yayoi Kusama
Sat 31 January
Blowing Bubbles
Paint + bubbles = pure magic. Children will mix bubble solution with pigment, blow and pop bubbles onto paper, and explore the delicate textures and patterns left behind. We’ll experiment with layering, colour mixing and chance, creating light, atmospheric artworks that feel almost alive.
Inspired by: Jirí Georg Dokoupil
Sat 7 February
Pebble Push
Embracing a lack of control, children will use pens to gently push pebbles across paper, creating unpredictable webs of looping, wandering lines. This mindful, almost meditative process encourages focus, patience and curiosity. Once the paths are complete, we’ll fill the spaces between with colour to bring the drawing to life. Inspired by: Cy Twombly
Sat 14 February
All Fours
This session takes art off the table and onto the floor. Working on all fours, children will use hands and feet to make bold, expressive marks, exploring scale, movement and energy through their whole body. A dynamic class that celebrates freedom, confidence and physical mark-making.
Inspired by: Yves Klein