Youngster’s Art Club - 5-8 year olds
Help your child develop the crucial skills of creative thinking and exploration through the playful language of art. Carefully designed to embrace the lively imaginations of children aged between five and eight, Youngster’s Art Club supports their self-expression whilst providing opportunities to take their ideas further.
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Book all the sessions for the upcoming term in one go for a discount!
Sessions run every second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30, from my cosy home studio. With no more than four children attending per session, each child will receive all the attention and encouragement they need to make great art.
Please bring your child in clothes that don’t matter. Aprons are provided, but children seem to prefer not to wear them, and mess will happen!
Parents are encouraged to stay in the comfortable lounge (next door to the studio), where they can chat, read, work and make use of the WiFi.
Get ready…
…for a messy, marvellous adventure where your child is empowered to celebrate their individuality. With a variety of art materials available, the balance between structure and freedom allows even the most hesitant of young artists to flourish. In the studio, the chaos of artistic expression is welcomed!
Captivate the imagination!
Every session revolves around a captivating idea or visual inspiration, sparking curiosity and fuelling creative exploration. Join us in nurturing the beginnings of a lifelong love and understanding of art that will provide your child with the potential to excel.
January to March 2024
The Spring block will cover an exploration of Shape and Pattern, with each session designed to help children explore how these elements combine with colour and various to create exciting and interesting art. Each session can be booked as a single, one-off experience, or choose a few for your child to build upon the skills they learn. The full block of six sessions can be booked together for a discount.
Plasticine Prints
Thursday 9th January 10:30-11:30
Using plasticine as a simple printmaking tool, we will explore the shapes of various objects and the effects of where they are positioned on a page.
Kandinsky Lines
Thursday 23rd January 10:30-11:30
Using the work of Kandinsky as inspiration, children will use straight lines and circles to create shapes, adding colour for emphasis.
Klee Squares
Thursday 13th February 10:30-11:30
This fun activity explores colour and shape, based around Klee’s vibrant paintings.
Spirals
Thursday 27th February 10:30-11:30
One of the most common shapes in nature, spirals inspire this session
Painting with Scissors
Thursday 13th March 10:30-11:30
The vibrant collages of Andrew Katz show how simple shapes can be combined to make something explosively beautiful
Pattern Collections
Thursday 27th March 10:30-11:30
In the final session of this block, children will collate their own collections of shape and pattern in handmade sketchbooks.
My studio is in Northway, just outside of Tewkesbury, near J9 of the M5. Numbers 41 and 71 buses pass at the end of the road, which is just a ten minute walk from Ashchurch-for-Tewkesbury railway station.
Full address details will be shared upon booking.
There is an intentional overlap in the ages for Art Clubs. This option is perfect for children who enjoy playing with art and would benefit from a place to try out materials and techniques with a little gentle instruction. Youngster’s Art Club explores creativity, examining how art skills can be applied to the real world.
If you are unsure which Art Club would be the best fit for your child, please contact me at alainastorrarart@gmail.com to arrange a chat.