Classes are filling up fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. Both the bright and airy main space and craft room are being kept clean and as safe as possible, so you can enjoy being creative with likeminded people. We look forward to seeing you at Yardley Arts.
Becky Gillatt runs a number of 3 hour, whole day and evening workshops throughout the year in our jewellery studio. Workshops include cabochon stone setting, spoon making and sea glass setting, all suitable for total beginners and those with some experience.
To view all workshops, please visit Becky’s website.
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
Make a crazy, colourful bunch of flowers using collage, paint, crayon and pens!
Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant and expressive world of Henri Matisse. Inspired by the master of color and bold shapes, we will create our own masterpiece using markers and paint. Through this activity, we will explore the joy of color, composition, and creative expression in the spirit of Matisse.
Making sun prints is a fantastic outdoor art activity to do with children. The process is fascinating and there’s lot to learn about the sun and shadows and it encourages children to be observant about shape, pattern and negative images. As an added bonus, the results are simply beautiful. This is a popular activity for children in particular, as once they get the hang of it, they are keen to experiment!
We will be looking at the vibrant and cheerful style of Romero Britto, a renowned pop artist known for his bold colors and playful patterns. Using bleeding tissue paper and paint, we will create our own Britto-inspired giant Valentine’s heart.
Come and learn the unpredictable, but fun, process of two-step monoprinting, designed to unleash creativity while introducing children to the exciting world of printmaking. Through the exploration of colors, shapes, and textures, children will have the opportunity to create a beautiful Greek pot using gelli plates and foam relief.
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
We will create a wintery tree landscape using collage and paint techniques.
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
In this class, we will use watercolour and oil pastel resist to create a colourful, patterned landscape and add in 3 dimensional houses.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to be notified of similar courses, please email info@yardleyarts.org
This experimental art class with Emma Lindsay will teach children new skills and how to use different materials in fun and varied ways.
In this watercolour workshop, learn different techniques such as wet on wet, dry on wet and dry brush technique.
Making sun prints is a fantastic outdoor art activity to do with children over summer. The process is fascinating and there’s lot to learn about the sun and shadows and it encourages children to be observant about shape, pattern and negative images. As an added bonus, the results are simply beautiful! This is a popular activity for children in particular, as once they get the hang of it, they are keen to experiment!
In this children’s art class with Emma Lindsay, young artists will combine bold patterns and vibrant colours to create stunning works of art!
Learn the techniques of Art Deco tile printing and let your creativity run riot!
Join an enchanting children’s art class with Emma Lindsay, where young artists embark on a magical journey in to the world of fairytale kings and queens!
Children are invited to bring their creativity to life through paint and brushes, turning blank canvases into vibrant realms of royalty and wonder.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
Animation Station returns to Yardley Arts this October half term with Halloween Horrors!
Make a scary ANIMATION for Halloween on this fun, one-day stop frame animation workshop for children.
Have some real Halloween fun and make an animation about your own favourite spooky characters using Stop Frame cut-out, plasticine or LEGO using backgrounds, props, and sound effects.
Fancy creating art alongside your family? Come along to our Halloween themed paper collage workshop with local artist and tutor, Martine Soldano of Snips and Pieces. You will learn handy ‘snip tips’ in order to create a spooky scene and ghoulish characters! Snip, stick, socialise and enjoy creating alongside family members using Martine’s hand coloured paper packs, magazines and mixed media resources to add detail. You’ll leave with frightfully great artwork to be proud of- we promise!
A fun and experimental Saturday art class with Emma Lindsay held monthly. 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.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
If your children love being musical, then they will love this all-day songwriting workshop. Through games, exercises, singing, and songwriting, they will embark on a fun, explorative journey of self-discovery.
Ever wanted to make a mini-Animation, with Wallace and Gromit, Charlie and Lola – using models or cut outs? Or make a Godzilla and battle it out with Kong, or maybe make your own version of Star Wars? You decide on this fun all-day workshop.
Fancy creating art alongside your family? Come along to our Easter themed paper collage workshop with local artist and tutor, Martine Soldano of Snips and Pieces. You will learn handy ‘snip tips’ in order to create a wonderful Easter scene.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
Saturday Art Club is a monthly club for children aged 7-12 years. Each month, we explore different art forms and media, learning new skills and techniques. Printmaking, drawing, collage and painting are just a few of the art forms you can try.
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.
