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Teen Weekly Fine Art Education
11-16yrs
Ages 11–16 | Build real skills. Gain real confidence. Earn real qualifications.
🎨 Teen Creative Programme (Ages 11–16)
A weekly skills-based art programme where students develop drawing, painting, mixed media and portfolio skills through rotating themed projects across the year.
Our Teen Creative Programme is a weekly art membership designed for young people who want to develop real artistic skills in a supportive studio environment.
Students work through a rotating sequence of themed projects across drawing, painting, mixed media and clay, building confidence, technical ability and personal style over time.
This is an ongoing programme rather than short courses, allowing students to grow artistically across months and years, producing portfolio-quality work and developing strong foundations for GCSE, college and beyond.
Join at any point during the year.
Class Times
Saturdays
12:30pm - 2pm
Fridays (Home education only)
1pm - 2:30pm
Tuesdays
5pm -6:30pm
Spaces are limited to keep groups small.
Qualified Art Teachers
Structured skills-based curriculum
Small teaching groups
Learn real art skills
Friendly studio environment children LOVE
Creativity + problem-solving
Standard Weekly Art Classes
Teens explore drawing, painting, mixed media and 3D processes while building core creative skills such as observation, colour mixing, composition, and creative thinking. Sessions are carefully planned to be engaging, confidence-building, and accessible for all abilities.
Classes are small, supportive, and focused — with children who genuinely enjoy making art, in a calm studio environment.
For children who want to explore, create and build confidence through art.
WHAT THEY WILL LEARN
Strong Core Skills
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Observational drawing
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Shading, tonal values + chiaroscuro
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Painting techniques + colour theory
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Perspective + proportion
Exploration & Personal Style
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Mixed media + expressive art
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Illustration + design approaches
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Creative decision making
Art Thinking & Techniques
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Research + visual analysis
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Refining work to a finished standard
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Presenting and evaluating outcomes
Portfolio Development
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Artwork ready for school submissions
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Useful for GCSE/A-Level interviews
Weekly Art Classes with Arts Award
What is the Arts Award option?
Our weekly art class + Arts Award is designed for children and teens who would benefit from formal recognition of their creative work, while still enjoying the same relaxed, supportive studio environment.
Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification run by Trinity College London, and is completed alongside our weekly art classes — not as a separate lesson.
This option suits children who enjoy:
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developing ideas over time
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reflecting on their work
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learning about artists and creative careers
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working towards a clear goal
What’s included
Everything in our weekly art class, plus:
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Arts Award accreditation on successful completion (Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver & Gold – level guided by age and readiness)
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Portfolio development: Support creating a sketchbook / portfolio that evidences learning and creativity
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Artist research & inspiration: Exploring artists, styles and creative processes in an age-appropriate way
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Reflection & creative journaling: Helping children talk and write about their ideas and progress
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Guided support from trained Arts Award advisors: We help structure, track and prepare work for submission
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Moderation & certification: Work is submitted and moderated, with certificates awarded on completion
How it works in practice
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Arts Award is completed within the weekly art class over a minimum duration (Discover = 3 months / Explore = 4 months)
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Children remain in the same class group
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There is no exam and no pressure
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Progress happens gradually, at a pace that suits each child
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We submit their work when they have completed the minimum learning hours, and their portfolio is ready
Most children work towards their award over a term or longer, depending on the level.
Membership:
Membership payments are spread across 12 months to keep costs low. Payments are still required during holiday periods.
£80 per month for Bronze / Silver / Gold Award
£75 per month for Discover & Explore Awards
Prices are inclusive of VAT.
Discover = approx 3 months to achieve
Explore = approx 4 Months to achieve.
Bronze = approx 6 months to achieve.
Silver = approx 12 months to achieve.
Gold = approx 18-24 months to achieve.
Arts Award is optional and can be added once a child is settled in the programme.
HOW IT WORKS
Teens attend a weekly class at a regular time. We don’t run our children’s classes as drop-in sessions. Instead, teens enrol into a weekly programme so they can settle into a group and progress confidently. Classes are Term time only.
Our enrolment process:
1️⃣ Enrol into a weekly art programme: Teens attend the same weekly class each term, building skills in a consistent group.
2️⃣ Choose your pathway
Children can attend:
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Standard Weekly Fine Art class
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Weekly Fine Art class + Arts Award
3️⃣ Monthly membership: Memberships run on a rolling monthly basis. No rebooking required. 30 days notice to cancel
4️⃣ Progress at your teen’s pace: Arts Award can be added when and if your child is ready — it’s not compulsory.
This approach keeps classes calm, consistent, and supportive for every child.
FAQ's
How do children join the classes?
Children enrol into a weekly class via enquiry rather than booking individual sessions.
Is this a long-term commitment?
Memberships are monthly and run on a rolling basis with 30 days’ notice.
Can my child try a class first?
Trial places are offered subject to availability following enquiry.
Do we need to rebook every term?
No — once enrolled, your teen's place continues automatically.
What’s the difference between Weekly Art Classes and Arts Award?
Arts Award is an optional add-on for children who want formal recognition and portfolio work. It can be added later.