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.
Term 5 & 6 Project:
Over two terms, students will explore a wide range of art materials, techniques, and creative processes, gradually discovering their own personal style and artistic voice. The focus is not only on making art but on building confidence, curiosity, and independence as young creators.
Children will experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media while learning how artists observe the world, develop ideas, and communicate visually.
The project will culminate in an exciting public celebration of their work, with a display in Tunbridge Wells town centre, followed by a final exhibition at Arty Farty Retreat, giving students the rewarding experience of sharing their creativity with the wider community.
This 2 term project also offers the chance to obtain an Arts Award for our young artists who have not yet completed the Discover or Explore. The Arts Awards are certificated by Trinity Arts College and delivered here at the studio. Read more here. The Arts Awards certificate incurs a fee by the awarding body.
Term 5 Dates:
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
24th April
1st May
8th May
15th May
22nd May
£98.22 for term 5 block (including Eventbrite booking fees)
Book the Term 5 block ticket here via Eventbrite.
(Please note, if you wish to book after the term has already started, please get in touch by emailing nell@artyfartyretreat.co.uk)
Term 6 Dates:
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
5th June
12th June
19th June
26th June
3rd July
10th July
17th July
£126 for full term 6 block
Book the term 6 block ticket 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