Special Occasion Workshops.
ONE DAY SUMMER CAMP. CHOOSE BETWEEN 10th -14th AUGUST 2026 10:00 - 3:00 PM
£65.00
YOU CAN PURCHASE UP TO FOUR INDIVIDUAL DAYS OF SUMMER CAMP.
EACH DAY IS £65
PLEASE ENTER THE NUMBER OF DAYS IN THE CART SECTION OF THIS PAGE.
VERY IMPORTANT:
PLEASE LEAVE US A MESSAGE IN THE 'NOTE TO SELLER' SECTION STATING WHICH DAYS OF THE WEEK YOUR CHILD WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.
A Fun-Filled Week of Creative Exploration
Give your child the opportunity to immerse themselves in artistic discovery, creativity and imagination.
Each day, we’ll take inspiration from the world’s most celebrated and influential artists, exploring their unique styles, techniques and creative journeys. Children will experiment with a variety of artistic processes, developing their own ideas and creating original pieces to treasure and take home.
Set in our welcoming studio, the week is designed to nurture creativity, confidence and a love of art through engaging, hands-on experiences.
Throughout the week, children will enjoy:
Artist-inspired projects exploring different styles and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage and paper mache, using fun-filled contemporary techniques.
The students will have the opportunity to develop their own artistic voice.
They will produce a collection of artwork to take home and treasure.
We'll stop for a supervised lunch break before returning to the studio for more creativity.
Daily schedule:
10:00am – Arrival and creative studio session
Short lunch break with supervised games and activities
3:00pm – Collection
A thoughtfully curated summer experience for young artists to explore, create and be inspired.
Monday 10th August 2026 £65
Tuesday 11th August 2026 £65
Wednesday 12th August 2026 £65
Thursday13th August 2026 £65
Friday 14th August 2026 £65
10 am - 3 pm
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please make a note of the following:
Wear old clothes as we'll be using paint that stains clothes.
Bring a packed lunch.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer.
Queen Street Art School is on the 1st floor.
FIVE DAYS SUMMER CAMP. AGE 7-15 YEARS. MONDAY - FRIDAY 10th -14th AUGUST 2026 10:00 - 3:00 PM
£300.00
Summer Art School is run by Artists Kirstin Handley and Aniela Dublaszewska
A Fun-Filled Week of Creative Exploration
Give your child the opportunity to immerse themselves in a week of artistic discovery, creativity and imagination.
Each day, we’ll take inspiration from the world’s most celebrated and influential artists, exploring their unique styles, techniques and creative journeys. Children will experiment with a variety of artistic processes, developing their own ideas and creating original pieces to treasure and take home.
Set in our welcoming studio, the week is designed to nurture creativity, confidence and a love of art through engaging, hands-on experiences.
Throughout the week, children will enjoy:
Artist-inspired projects exploring different styles and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage and paper mache, using fun-filled contemporary techniques.
The students will have the opportunity to develop their own artistic voice.
They will produce a collection of artwork to take home and treasure.
We'll stop for a supervised lunch break before returning to the studio for more creativity.
Daily schedule:
10:00am – Arrival and creative studio session
Short lunch break with supervised games and activities
3:00pm – Collection
A thoughtfully curated summer experience for young artists to explore, create and be inspired.
Monday 10th August 2026
Tuesday 11th August 2026
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Thursday13th August 2026
Friday 14th August 2026
10 am - 3 pm
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please make a note of the following:
Wear old clothes as we'll be using paint that stains clothes.
Bring a packed lunch.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer.
Queen Street Art School is on the 1st floor.
We require the name and age of the child/children in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
Create A Cat Or Dog In Clay. Two-Day Workshop. 23rd -24th July 2026 10.30-Midday
£44.00
Clay workshop by Artists Kirstin Handley and Aniela Dublaszewsk
2-Day project suitable for children aged 7-16 years.
Day 1.
The session will start with a short demonstration, showing the children the step-by-step process of creating an animal in air-dry clay. We will design and construct the structure using wire, cork and clay,
The sculpture will dry overnight.
Day 2.
We will paint and decorate the animal using paint and trimmings.
We use artist-quality art materials, which are provided at the price of the workshop.
The children will have the joy of being able to take their sculpture home to treasure, feeling confident about what they have achieved.
Date And Time
Thursday 23rd July 2026 10:30 - Midday
Friday 24th July 2026 10:30 - 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 at checkout.
Paint A Hummingbird In Mixed Media. Wednesday 5th August 2026, 10:00-11:30 am
£21.00
Drop-off workshop
Suitable for children aged 6-15 years.
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 5th August 2026
10.00-11.30
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 Goldfish In Watercolour. Wednesday 5th August 2026. From 12:15-1:45
£21.00
'Drop off session'
Suitable for children aged 6-15 years.
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes.
We will start the session with a demonstration, showing the children how to draw and paint realistic goldfish in a bowl using pencils and watercolours.
The children will create their own artwork to take home and treasure.
We use the highest-quality artist materials, and they are included in the workshop price. We offer the children guidance at all times, so they feel happy and inspired.
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron as we'll be getting messy!
Date & Time
Wednesday 5th August 2026
12.15 - 1.45
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please Note
We would be very thankful if you put the name and age of your child/children who will be attending the 'note to seller section at checkout.
*Terms & Condition Apply
Draw A Cat In Charcoal And Pastel. Wednesday 5th August 2026, 2.30-4.00
£21.00
'Drop off session'
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. We'll show them some tricks of the trade, which will help them create an impressive piece of art.
We ensure the children are offered guidance during the session. The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
Date & Time
Wednesday 5th August 2026
2.30-4.00
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Paint A Sunset In Watercolour. Thursday 6th of August 2026, 10.00 - 11.30
£21.00
Drop off session
A fun mixed-media workshop suitable for children aged 6-15.
About this Event
This workshop is held at Queen Street Art School. The studio has quality artist materials and equipment that your child will use.
We'll encourage the children to paint in a free, expressive way to build confidence.
Using layers of watercolour to create an atmospheric sky, a resist technique to create the sun and fine liners to bring the painting to life.
The paintings will be created on elegant watercolour paper and framed so the children can take them home, ready to hang on the wall.
Date and Time
6th August 2026
10.00- 11.30
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please Note
We would be very thankful if you put the name and age of your child/children who will be attending the 'note to seller section at checkout.
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Fun And Effective Finger Painting Workshop. Paint A Cat In Mixed Media. 12:00-1:30 PM Thursday 6th August 2026
£21.00
Suitable for children aged 6-15 years. Drop off Session
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes.
This is a fun workshop for children to be expressive and creative. The children will create a piece of artwork using mixed media. We'll start the session with a demonstration which involves an effective finger-painting technique.
All materials are provided at the price of the workshop.
Please wear old clothes or an apron as we'll get messy!
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Please Note
We will be pleased if you add
name and age of your child/children in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
Draw A Fox In Watersoluble Wax Pastels. Thursday 6th August 2026, 2.30-4.00
£21.00
'Drop off session'
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 the high-quality water-soluble wax pastels effectively. We'll show them some tricks of the trade, which will help them create an impressive piece of art.
We ensure the children are offered guidance during the session. The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
Date & Time
Thursday 6th August 2026
2.30-4.00
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Draw A Tiger In Watersoluble Wax Pastels. Friday 7th August 2026, 10-11:30
£21.00
'Drop off session'
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 the high-quality water-soluble wax pastels effectively. We'll show them some tricks of the trade, which will help them create an impressive piece of art.
We ensure the children are offered guidance during the session. The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
Date & Time
Thursday 6th August 2026
2.30-4.00
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Shell Decoupage. Friday 7th of August 2026. 12:30-2.00 PM, £24 Per Person
£24.00
This workshop is run by Artists Aniela Dublaszewska and Kirstin Handley
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes. Suitable for children aged 6-16 years.
£24 per person.
We'll start the session with a relaxed demonstration, showing the effective art of decoupage, using shells and a selection of beautiful decorative papers. Afterwards, you will create a small collection of your own mixed-media work.
You will be able to take home your decorated shells to treasure.
We use high-quality artist materials, and they are included in the workshop price.
We offer guidance at all times, so everyone feels happy and inspired.
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.
We're in the same building as Dice and a Slice Cafe. We'll meet in the cafe foyer.
We require the names of the people attending in the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
*Terms & Condition Apply