Arty Farty: Junior School
Ages 6 to 11
Fridays – 10am to 12pm
5 September
12 September
19 September
26 September
3 October
10 October
17 October
£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.
This Term’s Project: The Artist’s Book
Step into someone else’s shoes—or paws, or claws! In this magical project, children will imagine themselves as a creature with a completely different point of view.
What would the world look like through their eyes? What would they notice, feel, and explore?
Using photos, sketches, and words, we’ll record a creative journey through the studio—then transform it into a beautiful concertina artist’s book. Along the way, we’ll experiment with printmaking, drawing, mixed media, and learn from real artists who use books to tell visual stories.
By the end of the course, each child will have created something completely unique—a piece of art that tells a story only they could imagine.
Book this term here.
Please see more information on the people behind Arty Farty Retreat, and our refund policy.
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