Easter Holiday Workshops
Create A Papier-Mache Bunny. 31st March + 1st April 2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM
£39.00
Suitable for children aged 7 - 15 years.
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes.
Have fun and be creative in this 2-day workshop.
We'll be taking inspiration from Julie Arknell's work, which employs sentiment, folk art and nostalgia as ingredients.
On day 1, we will design and build the bunny's structure using papier-mâché.
We will start the session with a demonstration, showing the children how to create the structure of the bunny using papier-mache. Using materials like paper, glue, wire, and cardboard.
On day 2, we will paint and embellish the bunny.
We start the day with a demonstration. Using acrylic paint, vintage fabrics and charming buttons to create a unique 3-D piece of art.
The children will produce their own creations to take home and treasure.
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
Date and Time
10:00 - 11:30 AM 31st March 2026
10:00 - 11:30 AM 1st April 2026
Please Note
We would be very thankful if you put the name and age of your child/children attending the 'note to seller' section at checkout.
If you would like to book a space using a valid gift voucher, please drop us an email: at [email protected] to reserve a place.
Owl Workshop Using Watercolour And Collage. Tuesday 31st March 2026. Midday-.1:30 PM
£19.00
Suitable for children aged 7 - 15 years.
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes.
The children will produce artwork using watercolours, handmade papers, pages from vintage books and tissue paper to create an owl. We'll be using a variety of techniques to spark creativity and develop imagination.
We use artist-quality materials, which are all provided at the price of the workshop.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
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 thankful if you put the name and age of your child/children who will be attending the 'note to seller section at checkout.
Draw A Lion In Charcoal. Tuesday 31st March 2026. 2:30-4:00 pm
£19.00
Suitable for children aged 6 - 15 years
Fun-filled workshop!
The session will begin with a relaxed and informal demonstration. We'll show the children how to use charcoal effectively before they begin working on their work.
We'll show them some tricks of the trade, which will help them create an impressive piece of art.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Paint A Butterfly In Mixed Media. Wednesday 1st April 2026 12:00 - 1:30 PM
£19.00
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes. Suitable for children aged 7-15 years
The children will explore the mesmerising effects of watercolours, Caran dache 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
Wednesday 1st April 2026
12:00-1:30 PM
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
Bunny Collage Workshop. Wednesday 1st April 2026. 2:30-4:00 PM
£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 lots of ideas for creating the bunny collage.
The children will create their own artwork to take home and treasure.
We use the best quality artist materials, and they are all provided at the price of the workshop. 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!
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.
Paint Some Little Chicks In Watercolour. Tuesday 7th April 2026. 10:00-11:30 AM
£19.00
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes. Suitable for children aged 7-16 years
We will start the session by showing the children how to paint in watercolours. We'll show the children various techniques, including a wet-in-wet and fun splatting effect.
The children will produce their own artwork to take home and treasure.
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 make a note of the following:
Bring an apron or old clothes as we'll use paint that stains clothes.
Fun dotty, Pointillist flower workshop. Tuesday 7th April 2026. 12:00-1:30 PM
£19.00
Suitable for children aged 6 - 15 years.
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed classes.
We will start the session with a demonstration, creating a painting using dots. Will will use different tools and paint brushes for this fun technique and learn about pointillism along the way.
The children will create their own artwork to take home and treasure.
We use the best quality artist materials, and they are all provided at the price of the workshop. 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!
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.
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Create A King Fisher In Mixed Media. 7th April 2026 2:30-4:00 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 techniques, giving them lots of ideas and inspiration.
We'll use water-soluble wax pastels, acrylic paint and metallic pens for the finishing touches.
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.
Draw A Cat Or Dog In Charcoal. Wednesday 8th April 2026. 10:00-11:30 AM
£19.00
Suitable for children aged 6 - 15 years
Fun-filled workshop!
The session will begin with a relaxed and informal demonstration. We'll show the children how to use charcoal effectively before they begin working on their work.
We'll show them some tricks of the trade, which will help them create an impressive piece of art.
The children will have the joy of taking their artwork home to treasure.
Location
Queen Street Art School
37 Queen Street
Essex
Colchester
CO1 2PQ
Pablo Picasso Art Workshop. Wednesday 8th April 2026, Midday- 1:30PM
£19.00
Welcoming, friendly and relaxed drop-off classes.
We'll spend the session 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 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
8th April 2026
12:00-1:30PM
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