NEWS
SUMMER CLASSES BOOKING NOW :-)
ARTWORKS SUMMER CLASSES!
We are looking forward to seeing you, and exploring new materials, techniques, and ideas. Lots to choose from and personal projects are welcomed 😊
With new themes to inspire
from 21st July – 15th August 10am -3 pm
4 wonderful weeks of creativity
Mon/Tues/Wed 8-11yrs and Thurs/Fri 11-16yrs. Although they can be some crossovers in ages
Come and join us in our Beautiful studio space, huge range of materials with practising Artist/teachers
Comper Nursery, Hertford Street, OX4 3AJ
The booking link is Here
£50 per day per child, days can be booked in blocks or individually
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
07754 736078
BOOKING IN FOR REGULAR CLASSES AND MAY HALF TERM DATES
We are busy getting ready for this terms classes starting this Friday/Saturday 25th/26th April. We had a magical Easter with the Movement theme really firing up the students with lots of responses with animation, concertina books, foam sculptures (!) and exciting and expressive painting and drawings.
Please get in touch if you are interested in the coming term time classes, as we have a small number of spaces available in some of the classes.
MAY HALF-TERM DATES ARE TUESDAY 27th - 30th MAY 2025. The booking link will be available by Sunday, 4th May.
Warmest wishes Jo
EASTER CLASSES BOOKING NOW :-)
I now have the Booking link up and running, so if you wish to secure a place, please do feel free to book.
As always please let me know if you have any questions.
EASTER HOLIDAY ART CLASSES
We are now booking!
Mon, Tues, Wed 7th, 8th, 9th April 8-12yrs
Thurs, Fri, 10th, 11th April 11yrs/17yrs
Mon, Tues, 14th, 15th April 8-12yrs
Wed, Thurs 16th, 17th April 11-17yrs
You can book individual days or blocks. Siblings can cross over the age categories.
The booking link is HERE
Booking opens to the public on the website from Sunday 9th March at 7pm but you can use this link now.
We will continue to group the weeks into two age groups this holiday (8-12yrs and 11yrs -16yrs) to aid more age-appropriate tuition. As usual, an exciting range of materials and ideas will be explored. Classes have a maximum of 16 students, 3 tutors, and a teen assistant.
Let me know if you have any problems booking in. If possible book from a computer rather than your phone as this sometimes causes a blip. Don't hesitate to contact me for alternative payment methods if you don’t use PayPal.
Time and price
The days are 10-3pm (£50 per child)
Please bring along a packed lunch and wear old clothes.
All materials provided.
Venue
Comper Foundation Stage School
3 Herford Street
Oxford
OX4 3AJ
February Half Term Classes 2025
We now have the booking link up and running, so if you wish to secure a place, please feel free to book.
THE BOOKING LINK IS HERE
As always please let me know if you have any questions.
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
07754 736078
REGULAR CLASSES ALMOST FULL AND OCT HALF TERM BOOKING SOON
We are back in our beautiful studio in Comper Nursery School
As always please let us know if you have any questions or wish to book via the contact page HERE
All our regular classes are now full except the following have spaces.
Fri Gb 4-6pm (12-16yrs) 2 spaces starting 20th Sep
Sat GrA 4-6pm (12-16yrs) 4 spaces 14th Sep
Sat GrB 4-6pm (8-12yrs) 1 space 21st Sep
HALF TERM OCTOBER CLASSES
28th October – 1st November 2024
Monday – Wednesday (8-11yrs)
Thursday - Friday (11-16yrs)
The booking link is coming soon
You can book individual days or blocks. A full week may be too much for the younger children. Siblings can cross over the age categories.
The October half term classes embrace the misty atmospheric darker nights and the drama and spectacle of masks and spot lit scenes.
We will continue to group the weeks into two age groups this holiday (8-11yrs and 11yrs -16yrs) to aid more age-appropriate tuition, BUT if this is inconvenient please feel free to book across age groups. As usual, an exciting range of materials and ideas will be explored. Classes have a maximum of 16 students, 3 tutors, and 2 teen assistants.
Let me know if you have any problems booking in. If possible book from a computer rather than your phone as this sometimes causes a blip. Don't hesitate to contact me for alternative payment methods if you don’t use PayPal.
Time and price
The days are 10-3pm (£50 per child)
Please bring along a packed lunch and wear old clothes.
All materials provided.
Venue
Comper Nursery School
Hertford Street
Oxford
OX4 3AJ
There are 2-hour parking places in Hertford St and surrounding roads. Contact us if you need longer
SUMMER CLASSES FROM 29TH JULY - 16TH AUGUST !
SUMMER HOLIDAY ART CLASSES
We will be running from St Mary and St John Primary this summer while our usual venue is being renovated
We are now booking!
10-3 pm
29th July – 16th August 2024
Monday – Wednesday (8-11yrs)
Thursday - Friday (11-16yrs)
You can book individual days or blocks. A full week may be too much for the youngest children. Siblings can cross over the age categories.
The booking link is HERE
We will continue to group the weeks into two age groups this holiday (8-11yrs and 11yrs -16yrs) to aid more age-appropriate tuition, BUT if this is inconvenient please feel free to book across age groups. As usual, an exciting range of materials and ideas will be explored. Classes have a maximum of 17 students, 3 tutors, and 2 teen assistants.
Let me know if you have any problems booking in. If possible book from a computer rather than your phone as this sometimes causes a blip. Don't hesitate to contact me for alternative payment methods if you don’t use PayPal.
Time and price
The days are 10-3pm (£50 per child)
Please bring along a packed lunch and wear old clothes.
All materials provided.
Venue
St Mary & St John CE Primary School, Bedford Street, Oxford, OX4 1SU
FULLY BOOKED ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT ON FRIDAY 31ST MAY !!!
MAY HALF TERM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED EXCEPT FOR 4 SPACES ON FRIDAY 31ST MAY, NOW OPEN TO 9YRS PLUS :-)
PLEASE BOOK HERE
SUMMER TERM IS HERE AND SOON IT WILL BE MAY HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLASSES
Our Summer Term is just starting let us know if you are interested or join the waiting list on the right to be informed of any future Regular Class or Holiday Class spaces
Our next block of Holiday Classes are during May Half Term
from 28th - 31st May
Tuesday and Wednesday 28th and 29th May (predominantly 8-12yrs)
Thursday and Friday 30th and 31st May (predominantly 11-16yrs)
Booking link will be live here from 29th April
BOOKING LINK HERE
Classes run from Comper Nursery School, 3 Hertford Street, OX4 3AJ
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
EASTER AND SUMMER CLASS DATES
Phew what a short term! February Half Term gone next Easter Classes !!
The dates this year will be
EASTER HOLIDAY ART CLASSES 2024
From
Tues/Wed 2nd/3rd April 8-11yrs
Thurs/Fri 4th/5th April 11yrs/17yrs
Mon/Tues/Wed 8th/9th/10thth April 8-11yrs
Thurs/Fri 11th/12th April 11-17yrs
Days can be booked individually or in blocks, please book for the correct age groups. Siblings may spread across age groups.
Spaces for this term Jan-March and Holiday Class dates for Feb Half Term and Easter :-)
Please do look at FAQ but feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or would like a booking link for any of the spaces below.
This is a good time to join the class as January is always busy and any available spaces fill very quickly.
Our Regular Classes are now full :-)
We will be running holiday classes
12th -16th February Half Term
For 8-11yrs and 12-18yrs.
Easter classes from 2nd - 12th April.
As the February Half Term is such a short holiday there may be an overlap with ages but there is plenty of space and tutors to keep the tuition individual and age-appropriate.
Classes run from 10-3 pm and days can be booked individually or in blocks (£50 per day).
We feature particular materials/techniques each holiday but every day is centred around each student, so days can be repeated and skills, ideas, and interests built upon.
Classes run from Comper Nursery School, 3 Hertford Street, OX4 3AJ
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
OCTOBER HALF TERM NOW BOOKING :-)
ARTWORKS OCT HALF-TERM CLASSES!
Looking forward to seeing you, and exploring new materials, techniques, and ideas. Lots to choose from and personal projects are welcomed 😊
from 23rd-27th Oct 10 am -3 pm
Mon/Tues/Wed 8-11yrs and Thurs/Fri 11-16yrs.
EXCITING NEW STUDIO VENUE!
Comper Foundation Stage School, Hertford Street, OX4 3AJ
We are taking bookings manually as it's such a short break.
Get in touch via the contact form here to book your days
Please confirm booking BEFORE paying
£49 per day per child
Could you also confirm which emergency numbers you will use for the day/days and update any medical information I might need? Students’ full names and ages, please
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
07754 736078
September to December Regular Classes booking NOW
ArtWorks Regular classes!
READY TO BOOK!
Only a few places left please get in touch via the Contact page
Time and price (£24 per 2 hour class, booked termly)
All our regular classes are fortnightly.
Fridays 3.30-4.30pm (flexible start) latest pick up 6.30pm
Saturdays three 2 hour classes
Saturday 10-12. 1-3pm and 4-6pm
Looking forward to seeing you, and exploring new materials, techniques, and ideas. Lots to choose from and personal projects are welcomed 😊
NEW STUDIO VENUE!
Comper Foundation Stage School
Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
07754 736078
We are now booking for June Half Term :-)
ArtWorks June half-term classes!
Looking forward to seeing you, and exploring new materials, techniques, and ideas. Lots to choose from and personal projects are welcomed 😊
from 30th May – 2nd June 10am -3 pm
Tues/Wed 8-11yrs and Thurs/Fri 11-16yrs.
from St Mary and St John Primary School, End of Bedford Street, Oxford, OX4 1SU (use for Satnav)
We are taking bookings manually as it's such a short break.
Get in touch via contact form here to book your days
Please confirm booking BEFORE paying
£49 per day per child
Could you also confirm which emergency numbers you will use for the day/days and update any medical information I might need? Students full name and age please
Warmest wishes Jo Acty
07754 736078
EASTER CLASSES WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS !
Exciting news we will be running our popular Holiday classes this Easter !!
We are now booking From
Mon/Tues 3rd/4th April 8-11yrs
Wed/Thurs 5th/6th April 11yrs/17yrs
Tues/Wed 11th/12th April 8-11yrs
Thurs/Fri 13th/14th April 11-17yrs
Here is the booking link, you can use it now.
Sorry we are now fully booked throughout half term
Sorry we are now fully booked throughout half term our next block of classes are at Easter, do add your name to the waiting list below and join the mailing list to receive news of future classes
Please use the link Here
Sorry we are now fully booked throughout half term our next block of classes are at Easter, do add your name to the waiting list below and join the mailing list to receive news of future classes
This half term is very exciting because as well as our popular and individual ArtWorks classes from
Wednesday to Friday 15th-17th February which run daily from 10-3pm (£49 per day)
with exciting themes and featured materials. With Jo Acty, Jaya Mansberger and Eliza Acty
I will also be collaborating on Monday and Tuesday with 2 other tutors of different expressive arts!
Monday and Tuesday February 13th and 14th February 10-4pm (£120 for both days)
See below
Booking for Wednesday-Friday can be made via BACs email me for details here. One, two, or all days can be booked
Booking for Monday-Tuesday can be made via the links below
8-12yrs please follow link for booking and payment here
13-17yrs please follow link for booking and payment here
Do let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you soon
ArtWorks X3 Present
Rebirth
Art Poetry Performance
Workshops for 8-17 year olds
A one-off chance for young people to collaborate and create across the arts
Dates: 13 and 14th February
Times : 10am - 4pm, with
Tuesday 3pm-4pm Presentation Hour - family and friends invited
Location: The Old School House, Hertford Street
With Jo Acty, Kate Clanchy, Dr Charlotte Clark, and Eliza Acty assisting
Acting, dancing, painting, writing - this half term, you don’t have to choose. Three of Oxford’s best established and loved practitioners of the arts with young people are coming together in a unique collaboration to offer a combination of arts. You can write, create, and perform and combine all three round our theme of rebirth.
There will be two groups : 8-12 13-17 year olds. Everyone will be offered a day of art, a day of writing and performing, and the chance to combine them and present their work: prints of their illustrated poems; dances of their drawings, performances of their plays.
Price £120 for two full days.
Strictly limited small group teaching (7-14 per group with plenty of 1-1)
All practitioners are experienced, qualified, DBS checked teachers.
Bring along packed lunch and drink and wear comfortable clothes
Booking:
8-12yrs please follow link for booking and payment here
13-17yrs please follow link for booking and payment here
Oct Half term 2022 is now fully booked.
We are very sorry for any disappointment. Please join our mailing list and or waiting list for early reminders of future classes. Warmest wishes
NOW BOOKING OCT HALF -TERM CLASSES :-)
ArtWorks October half-term classes !
from 25th-28th Oct 10-3 pm
Tues/Wed 8-11yrs and Thurs/Fri 11-16yrs.
from St Mary and St John Primary School, End of Bedford Street, Oxford, OX2 7SY.
We are taking bookings manually as it's such a short break.
Get in touch via our contact page to book your days
Please confirm booking BEFORE paying
£49 per day
Could you also confirm which emergency numbers you will use for the day/days and update any medical information I might need?
Warmest wishes Jo Acty