Children's Courses and Events
2- Day Project, Create Botanical Trinket Dishes in Air-Dry Clay. 24th -25th July 2025, 10.00-Midday
£40.00
Workshop by Artists Kirstin Handley and Aniela Dublaszewsk
2-Day project suitable for children aged 7-16 years.
Day 1.
The session will begin with a demonstration, illustrating the step-by-step process using air-dry clay. We will design and shape decorative botanical objects, pressing leaves into the clay using a brayer to imprint the texture.
The sculpture will dry overnight.
Day 2.
We will paint and decorate the objects using paint and trimmings.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are included in the workshop price.
The children can take their sculptures home to treasure, feeling confident about their achievements.
The dishes can be used as trinket dishes or candle holders.
Date And Time
Thursday 24th July 2025 10.00 am- Midday
Friday 25th July 2025 10:00 am - Midday
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please make a note of the following:
Please wear old clothes as we'll be using paint that stains clothes.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the 'note to seller' section
Draw A Panda In Charcoal, Thursday 24th July 2025, 1.00 -2.30
£19.00
Only a few left!
Suitable for children aged 6 - 15 years.
The session will begin with a relaxed and informal demonstration. We'll show the children how to use charcoal effectively before the children work on their own piece of work.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
Date
Thursday 24th July 2025, 1.00-2.30
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Lion Collage, Friday 25th of July 2025, 13.00-2.30
£19.00
Suitable for children aged 6 - 15 years.
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes
We will start the session with a demonstration, showing the children many ideas for creating the Lion collage.
The children will create their own artwork to take home and treasure.
We use the best quality artist materials, which are all provided at the workshop price.
We also offer the children guidance at all times so they feel happy and inspired.
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron as we'll get messy!
Date
25th Friday, July 2025, 1.00 - 2.30
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please Note
We would be very grateful if you could put the name and age of your child/children who will be attending in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
Please note that there is no parking space.
Van Gogh - Artist Day, 28th July 2025. 10.30am : 3.00 pm, Suitable for 7-15 year olds
£40.00
Summer Art School is run by Artists Kirstin Handley and Aniela Dublaszewska
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed drop-off classes.
We'll spend the session discovering fascinating facts about Van Gogh and producing artwork inspired by one of the greatest Dutch painters.
We'll produce artwork in mixed media using various techniques to spark creativity and develop imagination.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
Date and Day
Monday 28th July 2025, 10.30am - 3.00pm
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Important information:
Children should bring packed lunch as we will stop for lunch.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer, and our studio is on the first floor.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the note to seller section at checkout.
*Terms & Conditions apply
Claude Monet Art Workshop. Tuesday 29th July 2025, Suitable for 7-14 year olds
£40.00
Summer Art School is run by Artists Kirstin Handley and Aniela Dublaszewska
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed drop-off classes.
We'll be spending the day discovering fascinating facts about Claude Monet and creating artwork inspired by this French Impressionist painter.
The children will create artwork in mixed media, utilising a variety of techniques to spark creativity and develop their imagination.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are all provided at the workshop price.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
Date And Time
Tuesday 29th July 2025, 10.30am - 3.00pm
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please make a note of the following:
Bring an apron or wear old clothes as we'll be using paint that stains clothes.
We'll stop for a quick break, so bring a packed lunch.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer, as our studio is on the 1st floor.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
There is no car parking on site. Please use a car park in town if you are driving here.
Pablo Picasso Art Workshop. Wednesday 30th July 2025, 10.30- 3.00, Suitable for 7-15 year olds
£40.00
Summer Art School is run by Artists Kirstin Handley and Aniela Dublaszewska
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed drop-off classes.
We'll spend the day discovering fascinating facts about Pablo Picasso and creating artwork inspired by one of the greatest Spanish painters.
The children will create artwork in mixed media using a variety of techniques to spark creativity and develop their imagination.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are all provided at the workshop price.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
Date And Time
Wednesday 30th July,
10.30 - 3.00pm
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please make a note of the following:
Bring an apron or wear old clothes as we'll be using paint that stains clothes.
We'll stop for a quick break, so bring a packed lunch.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer, as our studio is on the 1st floor.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the 'note to seller section at checkout.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Paint Your Favourite Animal Or Pet. Monday 4th August 2025, 10.30 - 2.00
£40.00
Fun and friendly workshop. Suitable for children aged 7 - 15 years old
We'll be using mixed media to create the artwork. Using tools of the trade to create some exciting techniques.
The studio has quality artist materials and equipment that your child will use.
The paintings will be created on pre-prepared wooden blocks, allowing students to take the pictures home and hang them on the wall.
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Important information:
Please email us three high-quality photographs of your child's favourite animal by Friday, 1st August 2025, so we can prepare the workshop beforehand.
Children should bring packed lunch as we will stop for lunch.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer, and our studio is on the first floor.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the note to seller section at checkout.
Paint A Butterfly In Mixed Media. Tuesday 5th August, 2025, 11.00 am - 12.30. Suitable for age 7-15
£19.00
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes. Suitable for children aged 7-15 years
The children will explore the mesmerising effects of watercolours, Carandache pastels and mixed media to create a piece of artwork.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are all provided at the workshop price.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Date and Day
Tuesday 5th August, 2025, 11.00-12.30
Please make a note of the following:
Bring an apron or wear old clothes as we'll be using paint that stains clothes.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer, as our studio is on the 1st floor.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the 'note to seller section at checkout.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Create A Chicken In Mixed Media. Wednesday 6th August 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
£19.00
Suitable for children aged 7 - 15 years.
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes.
We will start the session by showing the children some fun mark-making techniques, giving them lots of ideas and inspiration.
We use the best quality artist materials, and they are all provided at the price of the workshop. We always offer the children guidance so they feel happy and inspired.
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron as we'll get messy!
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please Note
We would be very pleased if you put the name and age of your child/children in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
Paint A Sea Turtle In Watercolour. Tuesday 5th August 2025, 1.30- 3.00. For Children age 7-15 Years
£19.00
Drop-off workshop
This workshop is held in the Artist's Studio at The Queens Street Art School.
The children will explore the mesmerising effects of watercolours and Carandache pastels to create a piece of artwork.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are included in the workshop price.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
Date and Time
Tuesday 5th August 2025
1.30 - 3.00
Location
37 Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PQ (We're in the same building as DICE AND A SLICE CAFE)
Please Note
We would be very thankful if you put the name and age of your child/children who will be attending in the 'note to seller section at checkout.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Paint A Koala In Mixed Media. Wednesday 6th August 2025, 1.30 pm - 3.00. For Children age 7-15 Years - copy
£19.00
Drop-off workshop
This workshop is held in the Artist's Studio at The Queens Street Art School.
The children will explore using various paintbrushes, paints, and pastels to create an effective piece of art. The session will begin with a demonstration to provide the children with numerous ideas to inspire them.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are included in the workshop price.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
Date and Time
Wednesday 6th August 2025
1.30 - 3.00
Location
37 Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PQ (We're in the same building as DICE AND A SLICE CAFE)
Please Note
We would be very thankful if you put the name and age of your child/children who will be attending in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
Terms & Conditions Apply