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Art classes for children – after school or Saturdays
For available days, times and booking forms see Booking Form in menu link
Separate older & teen and dedicated Illustration classes are also available – also see Timetables
What age to start?
Generally, our youngest students can join Children’s classes from a minimum of six years old and range through to Early/teens classes (12 -14), until later moving into Teen classes (14+) However all these requisites may be negotiated according to the participant’s art skills and ability to work socially in our small group-workshop environments.
All studioMAP classes are designed for students-only participation (ie non-adult accompany) however we understand some students sometimes require an initial settling-in period. Adults aren’t expected to remain beyond this, at like school.
What happens in Children’s classes?
Pencils and acrylic paints are the foundation materials we use and supply. We also supply watercolour paints. collage materials, inks and a vast range of illustration marker pens.
Our aim is not necessarily to constantly introduce new materials and mediums etc, but rather to master the core art materials and apply them in diverse traditional ways while also finding individual and practical art-making solutions.
Group and individual demonstrations concerning technical, style and problem-solving issues are regularly practiced. The eight Art Maps are regularily tuned.
At studioMAP, all students select their own art ‘main’ project themes according to each student’s subject’s interests, development and enjoyment. Although staff will assist in this process – individual themes and concepts are nurtured and fully supported
Regular art gallery art visits ad tours are encouraged and art history and art in society themes are broadly discussed and studied.
studioMAP supplies everything including clothing protective smocks/aprons and allocate individual artwork storage.
Classes include a short snack-break about halfway through the class (students supply their own snack/drinks etc).
As students grow older and closer to the early teen category and beyond, we assist with a simple transition process. All participants may proceed when they feel ready and can consider a ‘try-out’ to the next step.
Timetable 2024
Friday Illustration 3.30 ~ 5.30pm mixed ages
Saturday 1. 9.30 ~ 11.30am / 6-12 yrs
Saturday 2. 12noon ~ 2.00pm / 14 yrs / teen only
To make a Children’s class booking
Complete our online see menu – Home
Following your booking, we will send you a confirmation and you’re ready to start!
If you require more info or to discuss your concerns please send us an email Here