Children's Classes

After School & School Holiday Courses 2026

Art for Teenagers

23rd April - 28th May
ZOO PRINTING & LANDSCAPE STUDIES
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30

We will begin the term with a trip to the zoo to draw a variety of animals and then use these sketches for some lino printing and dry point etching printmaking.
The last three weeks will be spent on working outdoors on studies of some nearby landscapes in mixed media.

COST £15
per session
contact:
[email protected]
to book a place

EASTER ART SCHOOL
7th - 9th April
ZOO ANIMAL MASKS

We will draw animals at the zoo and then build animal masks in the studio - we might even put together a performance! (7 - 12 )

COST £140
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to book a place

EASTER ART FOR TEENAGERS
10th April
LINO PORTRAITS
IN A DAY

working with models in the studio students will produce lino print portraits of our model's head.
(12 - 17 years)

COST £45
All materials provided

Please contact
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to book a place

SUMMER ART SCHOOLS

ZOO ARTISTS ONE
29th June - 1st July
A day drawing at the zoo and then sculpting and lino printing in the studio
(7 - 14 years)
COST £180

ZOO ARTISTS TWO
6th - 8th July
A day drawing at the zoo and then sculpting and lino printing in the studio (7 - 14 years)
COST £180

ART FOR TEENAGERS
Figures in the Landscape
9th - 10th July
Working with models in the studio and on location around students will develop painted figure compositions of figures in landscape settings
(12 - 17 years)
COST £100

contact:
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to book a place

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.

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