Afterschool workshops

Our ethos

I have been trained in Montessori education and run the afterschool workshops based on these principles;

based on a child-centred approach, valuing the enjoyment of the process, having fun, and seeing where it takes each of us as individuals; where children are encouraged to grow as able and independent young people and take responsibility in caring for their environment.

“You make everyone feel they belong, comfortable and want to return again and again. “

- Claire (parent)

Timings

As we arrive, we can help ourselves to drinks and snacks, and choose from a wide range of "chill-out" activities (this can include creating straight away if that's what we'd like). This allows us all to relax and our minds to have a bit of a rest after a busy day at school, but leaving us plenty of time to create! Depending on when the children arrive, it is flexible as to when we start the “main activity” but it’s normally around 4pm.

Example workshops

We use materials such as clay, Lino, wool, glass and wax. We have the opportunity to use high quality materials and equipment, including access to a printing press, and to have their glass creations fired in the studio's kiln.

• wet felting

• clay work

• fused glass

• mixed media collages

• batik

• needle felting

• embroidery

• collage

• quilling

• printmaking and more!