Holiday Clubs

Holiday Club is a perfect opportunity for unaccompanied children aged approximately 6 and over (please check individual workshop descriptions as some workshops have specific age requirements) to really delve into a variety of unique bespoke art and craft projects. In small group sessions of only 6 to 8 children, my bright, friendly, and well stocked studio in Castletown Square provides a supportive and fun environment for creativity to really flourish! Club runs from 10am - 3:30pm, and children should bring a packed lunch and drink for lunch break . Fresh fruit and squash is available in the studio throughout the day, children are also welcome to bring their own snacks. Old clothes are a must, as we delve deep into our projects and although shirts &aprons are provided, we still get messy!

Summer Holiday Clubs Weeks 1 - 3

Workshops are suitable for children aged approximately 6 years old and over. Some workshops have more mature themes and are suitable for those aged 11 years and over. Please read the descriptions on each activity for age guides. Older children are welcome to attend all workshops - not just the high school hang outs!

Monday 21st July

Collagraph Creativity - Printmaking Magic

Today we’ll be assembling our own collagraph printing plates from all sorts of interesting textured materials, before breaking out the coloured inks and creating a set of unique detailed prints. A fun mix of exploration, assemblage, and messy, colourful printing, this workshop is a full on creative journey!

Tuesday 22nd July

Abstract Totem Sculptures - Bright, Bold, and Brilliant!

Using a selection of geometric 3D shapes, we’ll build stylish towers to create contemporary sculptures. We’ll cover them in Modroc before painting with bright colours and repeating patterns to create striking and modern, stylish sculptures.

Wednesday 23rd July

Still Life Extravaganza

Today, the studio will be filled with all manner of interesting and intriguing things to investigate, draw and paint. Several Still Life scenes will be set up, and we’ll look at various techniques to help improve our observational drawing skills. We’ll talk about perspective, composition, light and shade, and more through fun and accessible activities, resulting in a selection of beautiful drawings and boosted confidence!

Monday 28th July

** High School Hang out - for ages 11 and over **

Abstract Expressionism - Let it All Out!

An all day workshop for young people to develop their own style and flair through expressive abstract art. Working on large canvases, we’ll add layers of interest as we explore our emotions through paint, ink, and more. Messy and liberating, there aren’t many rules apart from trying not to get paint on my ceiling!

Tuesday 29th July

** High School Hang out - for ages 11 and over **

Vintage Weird - Junk Journals

After creating our own book blanks, we’ll fill them with all manner of strange and unusual vintage clippings, stickers, tickets, embellishments, and more. We’ll use different techniques to add an aged appearance, creating weird and wonderful journals, rich with bizarre narratives, and layers of intrigue.

Wednesday 30th July

Beachy Blues - Palette Knife Textures

Today we’ll get to grips with palette knives and acrylic paint to build a textured beach scene on canvas. Step-by-step guidance will be given to help create soft, fluffy clouds, textured landscapes, and a sparkling sea.

Monday 4th August

Incredible Insects: Mini Modroc Sculptures

Using wire modelling and Modroc sculpting techniques we’ll build fantastic creepy crawly sculptures, which we’ll finish with shimmering metallic paints. Expect wings, mandibles, and legs a-plenty!

Tuesday 5th August

Tote Bag Tuesday

We’ll start by using fabric paints to jazz up our plain cotton tote bags in the morning, then we’ll embellish them even further with embroidery, beads, buttons, pom-poms, tassels and more!

Wednesday 6th August

Watercolour Wednesday - Spell Book Illustration

Today we'll follow detailed instructions to paint a beautiful illustration of an open spell book, we’ll then let our imaginations run wild as we add fantastical details of spells, images, and magic bursting from within! We’ll use various pencil, watercolour, and collage techniques to build up an amazingly creative, magical scene.