Our Approach

Our classes have an ‘art school’ feel about them. We foster an atmosphere of friendly curiosity, encouraging students to inspire and be inspired by each other to try new things, nurturing a wonderful cross-fertilisation of ideas and processes.

We begin each term with a group starter project featuring a new technique in depth so that students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge base; this is a springboard for independently devised work. Students may choose to continue with their new skill, apply it in a different way… or something else entirely!

Subsequent projects are supported from conception to realisation by our outstanding tutors. This allows students to further advance the skills specific to their idea.

Our years of experience has shown that the project-to-project model, rather than more generalised teaching, is what sticks. Our one-on-one approach supports children to begin thinking like a practising artist at a young age, building the confidence, independent creative thinking and passion which are the essential foundations for excellence. This helps each child refine their abilities and develop their interests at a level appropriate to them as individuals.

We offer

All types of painting. All dry drawing materials. Charcoal. Ink drawing. Bleach painting. Textiles. Printmaking. Model making. Introductory plaster casting. Mixed media. Drawn and stop motion Animation. Drawing from life. Portraiture. Felt making. Sculpey and air-dry Clay. Mosaic. And much much more.

Support with GCSE, A level, portfolios and scholarships

Our qualified teachers can support the GCSE and A-level syllabus. In the run up to exams we can offer an open studio arrangement so students can stay for longer than their usual lesson to get their final exam preparation done.

We have a large Art and Art History lending library and with an active interest in the History of Art.

We can give essay advice via email in between lessons to GCSE and A-level students.

Arts Award

We guide students through the Bronze, Silver Arts, and Gold Awards - which are accredited Awards set up by the Arts Council and Trinity College.

ArtWorks runs after-school, weekend and holiday classes. Please see COURSES for more information.

To contact us and for further information, please see our CONTACTS and DIRECTIONS page.

THE TEAM Supportive and experienced tutors with expertise and a passion for learning.