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Summer Academy 2026
Creative Days, Colourful Memories
Creative Summer Art Academy
Professional holiday art camps where children develop real artistic skills while having an unforgettable summer.
Ages 6–14
Tuesday–Friday throughout the summer holidays
Drawing • Painting • Clay • Mixed Media • Arts Award
Ran by Qualified Art Teachers!
Book by the day or save with a full-week booking
Create ⭐️ Learn ⭐️ Make Friends ⭐️
Why Parents Love Our Summer Academy
✅ Taught by Qualified Art Teachers
✅ All Materials Included
✅ Ages 6-14
✅ Just 16 Places Per Day
✅ Free Discover Arts Award available
✅ Early Drop Off & Late Pick Up Available
What children will do
Drawing & Painting
Clay & Ceramics
Mixed Media
Gallery Exhibitions
Make friends
A Typical Day
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9:00 Early Drop Off Club
10:00 Introduction & Games
10:30 Creative Art Session
11:15 Break
11:30 Creative session
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Afternoon Project
2:45 Gallery & Games
3:30 Home
Optional Late Pick Up until 5pm
Themed weeks
Week 1:
Adventure Art Lab
Week 2:
Wild Art Safari
Week 4:
Kawaii & Jellycat art
Week 5:
Anime Academy
Week 6:
Fantasy & Magic
Taught by Qualified Art Teachers
Not activity leaders
Not holiday camp staff
Qualified specialist art teachers.
🏆 FREE Discover Arts Award
Complete all four days of any themed week and earn a nationally recognised Trinity College London qualification.
Week 1: 21st - 25th July 2026
🌎 Adventure Art Lab
Get ready for a week packed with creativity, imagination and hands-on art making in our exciting new Adventure Art Lab Summer Camp!
Designed to appeal to a wide range of ages and interests, this themed creative week combines real artistic skill-building with imaginative projects, painting, clay, mixed media and collaborative challenges.
Each day focuses on a different artistic theme and medium, meaning children can join for individual days or attend the full week experience.
Perfect for:
✨ Creative children
✨ Siblings attending together
✨ Children visiting Chester during summer events
✨ Beginners and experienced young artists alike
Every session includes guided tuition from experienced art tutors in a welcoming studio environment.
Or book a single day
Thursday 23rd July: Clay Builders workshop £60Thu 23 JulPictura Chester
Friday 22nd July: Printmaking, Games & Gallery day! £60Fri 24 JulPictura Chester
Wednesday 22nd July: Clay Builders workshop £60Wed 22 JulPictura Chester
Tuesday 21st July: Character & Creature Design StudioTue 21 JulPictura Chester
Week 2: 28th - 31st July 2026
Wild Worlds Art Camp
Step into a world of jungles, rainforests, wild animals and adventurous landscapes in our exciting Wild Worlds Summer Creative Camp.
Across the week, children will explore drawing, watercolour painting, clay, collage and large-scale canvas techniques while creating artwork inspired by tropical birds, jungle creatures, safari animals, underwater worlds and exotic habitats.
Each day combines guided art tuition with imaginative hands-on projects designed to build confidence, creativity and artistic skills in a fun and welcoming studio environment.
Children can attend individual days or join the full week adventure.
Perfect for:
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Animal lovers
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Creative children
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Siblings attending together
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Beginners and experienced young artists alike
Every session includes guided tuition from experienced art teachers and exciting take-home creations.
Or book a single day
Tuesday 28th July: Drawing & watercolour painting day £60Tue 28 JulPictura Chester
Wednesday 29th July: Clay Animals workshop £60Wed 29 JulPictura Chester
Thursday 30th July: Jungle Collage & Mixed Media £60Thu 30 JulPictura Chester
Friday 31st July: Jungle Collage & Mixed Media £60 (1)Fri 31 JulPictura Chester
Week 4: 11th - 15th August 2026
Kawaii & Jellycat Inspired Summer Creative Camp!
Step into a world of pastel colours, adorable characters and imaginative creativity in our brand new Kawaii & Jellycat Inspired Summer Creative Camp!
This exciting themed week is perfect for children who love drawing, painting, clay modelling, cute characters, cosy creativity and all things kawaii. Each day features a completely different creative experience, meaning children can join for a single day or book multiple days across the week.
Our camps are designed to feel like a real artist’s studio experience — with guided tuition, high-quality materials, creative freedom and exciting take-home artwork every day.
Or book a single days
Tuesday 11th August: Kawaii & Jellycat Character Design Studio £60Tue 11 AugPictura Chester
Wednesday 12th August Clay Creature Workshop £60Wed 12 AugPictura Chester
Thursday 13th August: Kawaii Makers day £60Thu 13 AugPictura Chester
Friday 14th August: Canvas painting & Gallery day £60Fri 14 AugPictura Chester
Week 5: 18th - 21st August 2026
Anime & Manga Academy
Calling all anime, manga and character art fans!
Spend an exciting week immersed in the world of Japanese-inspired art as you learn to draw expressive characters, sculpt adorable clay creations, create comic-inspired artwork and paint bold anime masterpieces.
Whether you're new to anime or already love drawing your favourite characters, this camp will help you develop your artistic skills while creating exciting projects to take home every day.
Each day focuses on a different creative medium, meaning children can attend individual days or book the full week.
Perfect for:
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Anime & manga fans
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Creative children who love drawing
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Beginners and experienced young artists
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Children aged 6–14 years
Every session includes guided tuition from experienced art teachers in a fun, friendly studio environment.
Or book a single day
Tuesday 18th August: Anime Drawing & Watercolour Studio £60Tue 18 AugPictura Chester
Wednesday 19th August: AnimeClay Character Workshop £60Wed 19 AugPictura Chester
Thursday 20th August: Anime & Manga Mixed Media Lab£60Thu 20 AugPictura Chester
Friday 21st August: Giant Anime Canvas Challenge & Gallery Day £60Fri 21 AugPictura Chester
Week 6: 25th - 28th August 2026
Fantasy & Magic week
Step into a world of movie magic, enchanted adventures and legendary heroes in our exciting Movies & Magic Academy Summer Creative Camp!
Throughout the week, children will explore drawing, painting, clay, mixed media and large-scale canvas techniques while creating artwork inspired by magical schools, fairy tales, dragons, mythical creatures and cinematic adventures.
Each day has its own exciting theme, meaning children can attend individual days or enjoy the full four-day creative experience.
Perfect for:
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Children who love fantasy and adventure
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Creative storytellers
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Beginners and experienced young artists
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Children aged 6–14 years
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Every session includes guided tuition from experienced art teachers in a fun, friendly and inspiring studio environment.
Or book a single day
Tuesday 25th August: Wizard School £60Tue 25 AugPictura Chester
Wednesday 26th August: Dragons & Magical creatures £60Wed 26 AugPictura Chester
Thursday 27th August: Fairy Tales & Storybook Adventures £60Thu 27 AugPictura Chester
Friday 28th August: Fantasy Canvas Challenge & Gallery Day £60Fri 28 AugPictura Chester