Arty Farty: Junior School
Ages 6 to 11
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
7 November
14 November
21 November
28 November
5 December
12 December
19 December
£128 for this 7 workshop course.
A creative studio space for curious minds, free spirits, and young imaginations.
Arty Farty: School is a unique series of workshops designed especially for home-educated children and those with additional learning needs—a space where every child is supported to create in a way that feels true to them.
Led by a professional artist, each session offers a hands-on, project-based journey into art-making. Children will explore inspiring materials, experiment with creative techniques, and learn how different artists and movements express ideas through colour, form, and storytelling.
Every workshop is gently adapted to meet the needs of each individual, celebrating different ways of thinking, learning, and creating. We focus not just on making art—but on confidence, curiosity, and the joy of creative discovery.
Inquisitive young artists becoming creators, reporters, and storytellers!
Next term, we’ll embark on an exciting project to create our own Art Newspaper—a vibrant publication filled with the children’s own artwork, writing, and discoveries. Together, we’ll explore how artists share ideas with the world, learning to combine images, words, and design to communicate their creative voices.
Throughout the term, children will experiment with illustration, collage, layout, and typography, while also writing short features, interviews, and reviews about art and imagination. They’ll take inspiration from real-world art journals and zines, discovering how creativity connects communities and sparks conversation.
As they collaborate, they’ll develop teamwork, critical thinking, and visual storytelling skills—learning that art isn’t just something we make, but something we share. By the end of the term, they’ll hold in their hands a publication that celebrates their collective creativity and growing confidence as young artists.
Book this term here.
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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