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TEENAGERS
​September 2025

  Summer Holiday  Courses 2025         

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ART FOR TEENAGERS
(after school)
​ Thursdays 4 30 - 6 30

COST £15 per session

details to follow
contact
[email protected]
if interested

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Summer Art School
ZOO ARTISTS 1 
30th June- 4th July
​10- 4pm

Two days drawing at the zoo then sculpting, linoprinting and painting in the studio
(children 7 - 14)
COST £200
All materials provided 
class now full
​Please contact
[email protected]
to book a place

and: ZOO ARTISTS 2
​7th & 8th July
10 - 4pm

​COST £80
course now full

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Art for Teenagers
PEOPLE AT WORK
9th - 11th JULY
​10 - 4pm

working with models in the studio and on location around Edinburgh, students will develop painted figure compositions of working people. (12 - 17 years)
COST £140
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All materials provided

4 places remaining
​Please contact
[email protected]
to book a place​
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Frequently Asked Questions :
Does my child need to be good at art ? I believe that most children can be good at art - they just need to given a range of things to try and plenty of encouragement. Generally we draw something in front of us - at the museum,  for example, and then work from these drawings to make prints, paintings and sculptures. I always demonstrate different ways of drawing as well as the other techniques and encourage the children to work quickly. Usually they succeed without having thought about it.
What ages are the children in the class ? Generally from 7 - 14 years, but occasionally there is a  keen 6 year old or an equally keen 16 year old. The range of ages is a good factor - the younger children admire the older ones' skill and the older ones admire the youngsters' spirit.
Where are the classes held ? The locations include the museum, Gorgie Farm, the zoo and Deep Sea World. The studio work is done at WASPS Artists' Studios, Dalry, near Haymarket Station.
What should they bring ? Everything is provided, except a packed lunch. Old clothes for messy studio work are advisable.
How big are the classes ? Usually up to 15 children - I am assisted by an experienced and talented teacher.
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Drawing animals at the museum and at a farm as well as having pets come to the studio to have their portraits done.
'This was the best week of my life' - young artist participant
 A day at the zoo, a morning at the museum and 2 days in the studio - images of work in progress and finished pieces :
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