Rubbish Art School
Reuse, recycle and rebel! These special drop-off sessions during half-term encourage kids to spend all day making amazing art out of unwanted materials. Turning junk into masterpieces.
9am–3pm
Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 October
Ages 5-12
One day: £60 / Two days: £100.
At our studio space in Sydenham.
Full-day experimental art + making using discarded materials.
Artists have always found ways to make art with whatever is around them. Van Gogh painted on cardboard and tea towels. Picasso turned a rusty bike into a sculpture. Louise Nevelson made sculptures from wood collected off the streets. El Anatsui creates works from thousands of discarded bottle caps.
Rubbish Art School is about looking at everyday stuff differently. Delivery boxes, packaging, scraps, broken things and odd bits become the starting point for new ideas.
Each day combines drawing, creative challenges, experimentation and hands-on making. Sketch, test ideas, build, change things and see where they take you.
No templates. No matching finished pieces. Just lots of stuff to play with and see what you can make.
Plus, each child gets a recycled one-of-a-kind Rubbish Art School sketchbook to use on the day and take home.
FAQs
How much does it cost?
£60 for one day or £100 for both.
How long are classes?
Holiday clubs are typically 9am–3pm.
Is this a drop-off class?
Yes, you don’t need to stay.
What’s the venue?
Our lovely light-filled studio at Kingswood House in Sydenham. Learn more here.
What do the kids do?
We give kids the chance to try a wide variety of messy and expressive artistic techniques, to create things that are big, bold and beautiful. Always inspired by the work of practicing artists.
What’s provided?
Overalls, all materials and a special Rubbish Art School sketchbook.
What happens to the artwork?
That’s for you to take home. We sell special boxes for transporting wet artworks. Check out our gallery to see what kind of masterpieces the kids create.
Who are the tutors?
Rebel Art Class tutors are all highly experienced art educators and facilitators. They are passionate about kids art and fully DBS checked.
Other questions?
Read our general FAQs.