We run our workshops from our studio at Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping PE6 8LQ. Parking is available, and there is a self service café onsite.
Our workshops are open to all ages from Reception up unless specified- we like to have different age groups working alongside each other! Preschool children are also welcome with an accompanying adult. Booked on a first come, first served basis- places are limited to ensure plenty of individual support and guidance.
Workshops are £14 per child (a 10% sibling discount is automatically applied when booking for more than one child) and last for an hour and a half, unless otherwise stated. This includes all materials and refreshments.
If your child is booked onto two consecutive sessions, they are welcome to stay with us between workshops.
To book, please use the links below.
For more information, please get in touch using the contact page or by emailing hello@artivitystudios.co.uk.
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Summer Holiday Workshops
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Monday 10th August
10:30am-12:00pm Dean Russo Inspired Animals
FULL- please join the waiting list if you are interested in this workshop, in case we have any cancellations
We’ll be using Sharpies, acrylic pens and Brusho paint to create wonderfully colourful animal portraits, inspired by artist Dean Russo (https://www.deanrusso.com/).
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/296
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12:30-2:00pm Illustrating in Ink and Bleach
We’ll experiment with Quink ink and thin bleach to achieve different effects- we’ll then use the techniques we’ve learnt to illustrate a poem. We love using this technique as the results can be surprising- it’s almost magical watching the ink change colour!
This workshop is suitable for Year 3 and up.
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/297
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Tuesday 11th August
Today we have a private workshop with Little Miracles- we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the studio!
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Wednesday 12th August
10:30am-12:00pm Hanging Bead Decorations, Sun Catchers and Squishies
FULL- please join the waiting list if you are interested in this workshop, in case we have any cancellations
Join Bethan for some crafty fun! We’ll be learning how to make hanging bead decorations using Bethan’s huge collection of beads, plus we’ll be making colourful sun catchers and designing our own squishy characters!
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/298
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12:30-2:00pm Yarn Wrapped Letters, Hot Air Balloons and Squish Monsters
FULL- please join the waiting list if you are interested in this workshop, in case we have any cancellations
Bethan will show us how to make some more crafts- we’ll use different types of wool and yarn to wrap our chosen letters, plus we’ll be making hot air balloons and mini squish monster pals!
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/299
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Thursday 13th August
10:30am-12:00pm Willow and Tissue Paper Circles
We’ll use willow withies to form a circle with some curved sections inside- we’ll then use tissue paper to add colourful designs to our willow shapes. These make lovely hanging decorations!
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/300
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12:30-2:00pm Mixed Media Drawing in the Garden
We’ll go outside to the garden to do some drawing on location, using a variety of media including ink, graphite, pastel and watercolour. We’ll experiment with mark making and combinations of media, focusing on the idea of capturing the shapes and textures of the trees. The end result will be a collection of images presented as a concertina book.
If the weather isn’t in our favour, we will instead draw the plants in one of the covered areas!
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/301
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Friday 14th August
10:30am-12:00pm Geometric Tote Bags and Canvases
We’ll use fluorescent fabric paint to decorate tote bags in a geometric style! We’ll also create a canvas in a similar way, using Washi tape to mask out lines to make our designs.
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/302
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12:30-2:00pm Discover Arts Award
Arts Award is a qualification that young people can work towards, accredited by Trinity College in London. At Artivity we run all five levels (Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold). Arts Award Discover is the start of the Arts Award adventure- it takes children and young people on an artistic journey as they explore the arts all around them, investigate different art forms, research an artist, and then share their discoveries with others.
We are offering Discover as part of our summer workshops this year- to qualify for the award, children must attend this session plus at least one other workshop. During this session, we will discuss different art forms and learn about an artist, creating some work inspired by that person. Towards the end of the workshop the children will share the work they completed during this session and the other workshop(s) they attended.
The fee for this session is £20 which covers tuition plus Arts Award moderation and certificate fees. Children receive an official Arts Award certificate on successful completion. Discover is open to all ages.
More info can be found here- https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=2300
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/303
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Easter Workshops– Finished!
Tuesday 7th April
10:30am-12:00pm Bird Bunting for the Deepings Literary Festival– FREE session!
This session is fully booked- we have an additional subsidised session running afterwards (12:30-2:00pm) if your child is keen to take part.
We’re excited to be teaming up with the Deepings Literary Festival, The Deepings Rotary Club and The Deepings Lions to offer a FREE workshop this Easter! This session is for young creatives who would like to contribute to some bird themed decorations for display at Priory Church for the Literary Festival’s talk between Ajay Tegala and Michael J. Warren. Each workshop participant will also make their own bird to take away.
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/236
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12:30-2:00pm Bird Bunting for the Deepings Literary Festival- Subsidised session
Book the additional subsidised session here (reduced rate of £10 per child)- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/237
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2:30-4:00pm Mosaic Mirrors and Coasters
We’ll use vitreous glass tiles to create colourful mirrors and coasters! These will be grouted and ready to pick up the following day, or you have the option to take them home to grout yourself.
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/238
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Wednesday 8th April
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12:30-2:00pm Glass Painting and Paper Flower
Another lovely spring themed workshop! We’ll use glass paints to decorate glass jars, then make lots of colourful tissue paper flowers to go in them. They make a great table decoration!
Book here- https://artivity.classforkids.io/info/240
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