Our After School Art Club is for children aged 6+ who love getting creative!
We are now taking bookings on a waiting list to start after Half Term. We have 5 spaces left available.
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 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.
What age is Art Club suitable for?
Art Club is suitable for age 5+. We have rooms to separate out ages for everyone's enjoyment; age 5-7 in the smaller room and age 8-12 in the larger room.
How does the after school craft club work?
Children aged 5+ 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?
We are now taking bookings on a waiting list to start after Half Term. We have 5 spaces left available.
If your child would like to join our club, please purchase this product at check-out and we will follow up with an invoice for payment shortly.
You can choose between paying in one or two instalments. The cost is £20 per child per session and booking is for a full term block.
Important information
Minimum/maximum numbers
In order to run a workshop/club we must have a minimum of 5 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