How creative practice strengthens children's learning in literacy, maths, science and beyond.

By: Marinela Caldarus

Join us for a festive half term with art activities for all ages.

When: October half term, 25th – 30th October 2021

Where: Art classes group studio, based in Observatory Shopping Centre, Slough, Gallery level, SL1 1LN.

How much: Each session is for 1.5 hours for £12 or £40 memberships of 4 sessions. For registration and booking form, please use this link.

Programme:

Mon 25/10 – Halloween mason jars lanterns

Children will have the chance to decorate mason jars with glass paints and transform them into glowing lanterns with lights provided.

Tue 26/10 – Create paper macher pumpkins

Learn the technique of paper macher and create real life-size pumpkins. After drying out, paint your pumpkins with acrylic paints.

Wed 27/10 Create Halloween puppets

Wooden pieces will be available to be painted to assembled into Halloween movable puppets. Children will create witch, bat, zombie puppets.

Thu 28/10 Halloween clay work

Create mini 3D pieces using air-drying clay. The objects will be painted and glazed.

Fri 29/10 Sewing pumpkin cushions

For this workshop, we will be using safety needles and felt. Children will have the chance to sew their own fluffy pumpkin mini cushions.

Sat 30/10 Halloween canvas painting with glow in the dark paint

Unique painting workshop with glow in the dark paints, canvases and lots of inspiration. Participants will create spooky landscapes, haunted houses, Harry Potter scenes that will glow in the dark.

This October half term, have a go and enjoy doing your own Halloween crafts.

Have a bootiful Halloween!

A poster for the holiday half-term art course.

Arts Award Pathway

We offer art qualifications from age 6 onwards, helping children and young people build creativity, reflection and communication skills through a recognised progression route.

Explore - developing arts knowledge, creativity and personal response.

Bronze - planning, reviewing and developing arts leadership skills.

Discover - a first introduction to arts participation and sharing.

Why families value art

Families often tell us that art supports:

Better focus and concentration

Improved handwriting and pencil control

Greater confidence in expressing ideas

Stronger observation and problem-solving

A calmer, more positive approach to learning

Weekly Children's Sessions

Creative learning in a supportive visual arts environment at the Observatory Shopping Centre, Slough.

Fridays: 4:30-6:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Session length: 1.5 hours

Art Classes Group offers children and young people the opportunity to build skills in drawing, painting, mixed media and accredited arts learning.