Ages 6 to 11
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
This group is designed especially for home-educated children who want to explore art in a supportive, inspiring environment while building strong creative foundations.
Each term, children will take part in an exciting artist-led project, discovering the work of different artists, styles, and movements from around the world. Students will explore a wide range of materials and techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media.
Alongside creative exploration, children will gradually build essential art skills such as observation, colour theory, composition, mark making, and problem solving—developing confidence in both their practical abilities and creative thinking.
Every child is encouraged to develop their own ideas and artistic voice, learning that there is no single “right way” to create. Through hands-on projects and guided experimentation, students will learn how to turn inspiration into original artwork while growing in confidence, independence, and self-expression.
Over two terms, we’re going to combine art and history! Each week we’ll travel back to a different point in time and learn about some of the people living through it.
Taking inspiration from our time travels we’ll create pieces of work exploring a wide range of art materials, techniques, and creative processes. The focus is not only on making art but on building confidence, curiosity, and independence as young creators.
Part of this project will be a trip to the Horniman museum, date to be confirmed, which parents are welcome to come along to. We will explore the historical artifacts and sketch what we can find!
Autumn 2026 Term 1:
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
£147 for full term block
11th Sep
18th Sep
25th Sep
2nd Oct
9th Oct
16th Oct
23rd Oct
HALF TERM
Book the Autumn Term 1 block here.
Autumn 2026 Term 2:
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
£147 for full term block
6th Nov
13th Nov
20th Nov
27th Nov
4th Dec
11th Dec
18th Dec
Book the Autumn Term 2 block here.
(Please note, if you wish to book after the term has already started, please get in touch by emailing nell@artyfartyretreat.co.uk)
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Arts Awards
From September 2021 we will be able to offer the Discover, Explore, Bronze and Silver Arts Award for children aged 11 to 25 here at Arty Farty Retreat. Please get in touch for more information.
The Bronze Arts Award is a Level 1 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is open to young people aged 11 to 25. A level 1 qualification is similar to having a GCSE at grades D–G or 1-3.
The Silver Arts Award is a Level 2 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is designed for ages 14 and above, but is open to young people aged 11 to 25. A level 2 qualification is similar to having a GCSE at grade A*–C or 4-9.
The Gold Arts Award is designed for ages 16 and above, and open to anyone aged 11 to 25. It’s a Level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). A level 3 qualification is similar to an A-Level and earns 16 UCAS points.
https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=64