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Yardley Arts Saturday Club for Children (afternoon workshop)

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 United Kingdom (map)

A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay running for the Autumn term. There will be an exciting project each time, which will teach children new skills and also how to use different materials in fun and varied ways. We will have a go at drawing, painting, printmaking and more!

Club subjects

14 September - St Basil’s Cathedral - create a colourful, architectural painting of the amazing, fairytale St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.

5 October - Russian Babushkas - draw and paint a colourful Russian Babushka, looking at Russian folk art and patterns.

26 October - Printmaking - this project will focus on creating an image on a foam printing plate and then transferring the image to paper. We will be looking at architectural compositions and reflections.

What to bring

All materials are provided, just bring an apron/old shirt for your child/ren.

Cold drinks and biscuits are available. Please bring anything else your child might require, if needed for special diet or medical reasons.

Cost

£16 per child. 10% discount if you book all three Autumn clubs: 14 September, 5 October and 26 October. Suitable for ages 6-12. Spaces limited to 12.

How to book

To secure your place(s), please contact Emma via email artworkshopswithemma@gmail.com or telephone 07570 772334.

About the tutor

After completing a Fine Art and Art History degree at Newcastle University, Emma has worked in heritage organisations and in education, whilst maintaining a love for painting, drawing and printmaking. Emma’s work has been published in various books and guides, and she has exhibited in Covent Garden in London and Hatton Gallery in Newcastle. Emma is now concentrating on running art classes for both adults and children. You can see examples of her classes on Facebook @artworkshopswithemma and Instagram @artworkshopswithemma.