Our After School Art Club is for children aged 6+ who love getting creative!
This club is held every Wednesday after school, 5-6:30pm term time only. Children will be learning from professional illustrator, Helen Leslie (find out more about Helen below).
Each term we will work towards a final themed piece of artwork, exploring different media and techniques in each session. Our aim is to encourage children to have fun creating, exploring and experimenting in a supportive environment where they will have the opportunity to try new things, developing their skills and confidence.
Each child will be given a large sketchbook in which to base their artwork development and practice. Projects will include drawing and illustration, character development, 3D work, clay sculpture, textile painting, collage, fashion illustration and more. We’ll also use age appropriate cultural references from the art and design world where relevant, to inspire and inform us.
We will be running a FREE trial on our first session, Wednesday 10th September, 5-6:30pm. The free trial must be pre-booked. Limited spaces are available.
If your child is ready to start art club, you can book the Autumn term block now by purchasing the full term block at check-out and we will invoice you for payment.
What age is Art Club suitable for?
Art Club is suitable for age 6+.
How does the after school craft club work?
Children aged 6+ can come without the need for a parent/guardian to supervise as our craft tutor is fully insured, first aid qualified and DBS checked and can provide copies should you require them.
How do I book?
Booking is for the full term block Autumn to Christmas Holidays. Payment is invoiced and you can choose to pay in full upfront or in instalments. The cost is £20.00 per session. Our Autumn block is 13 sessions excluding half term so will work out as £260.00 in total. Please book your space online by purchasing this product and we will then contact you directly for payment by invoice.
Our first session will be a FREE trial which you can book and don't need to pay for.
Important information
Minimum/maximum numbers
In order to run a workshop/club we must have a minimum of 5x people on each session at any one time. The maximum numbers we can facilitate in the studio are 15 for art.
Finer details
The majority of art materials and all equipment will be provided in the cost of the club, but we will ask parents to provide additional specific items on occasion for the child’s presentation piece, such as an art canvas or T-shirt, for example. We will specify these and there will be flexibility and choice in the items requested, depending on the group’s project.
Where possible please arrive five minutes before the club starts to drop your child/children off, and then please arrive prompt at pick-up.
Our craft club takes place at 53 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, TQ139AB.
Please ensure your child brings a drinks bottle with them and a snack if you wish.
A little about our Tutor...
Helen Leslie is a professional freelance illustrator based in Liverton.
Helen's professional training includes BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Illustration from the Surrey Institute of Art & Design (now University of the Creative Arts) from 2001.
Helen works with several businesses including Roly’s Fudge, Figgy’s Puddings, Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Freshwater Habitats Trust on illustration work in both print and digital areas, from leaflets to websites and retail packaging.
You can visit Helen’s website at www.helenleslie.com