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Saturday Art 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, inspired by a different artist, which will teach children new skills and also how to use art materials in fun and varied ways. We will have a go at drawing, painting, printmaking and more!

Club subjects

In this session, we will create some painted collage papers and a crazy Franken-flower collage.

Topics vary each session and include subjects such as:

Collage winter trees
Romero Britto hearts with bleeding tissue
Landscape collages and printing
Patterned landscapes with 3D houses
Self portraits

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

Cost £20 per child. Suitable for ages 7-12. Spaces limited to just 10 people, so book early to avoid disappointment.

How to book

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

Franken-flower collage

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.