Art in Nature Summer Camps (6 - 11yrs)
Lettsom Gardens
Looking for something creative, outdoorsy and joyfully different this summer? Join The Arts Factory for three days of art, nature and adventure in the gardens. Children will explore, collect, build, draw, sculpt, print and create, using the natural world as their starting point. These playful summ …moreer workshops will be full of hands-on making, garden discoveries and artist-inspired projects. We’ll be taking inspiration from nature artists and sculptors such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Andy Goldsworthy and Anna Atkins, while giving children the freedom to experiment and make their own imaginative artworks. Expect outdoor creativity, natural materials, sculpture, printing, drawing, mixed media, sunshine, fresh air and plenty of “look what I made!” moments. Workshops can be booked by the day, or you can book all three days at a discounted rate. less
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| Art in Nature Summer Camp | Wed 12th August 2026 - Thu 13th August 2026 |
Teen Clay Mask Making (11 - 16yrs)
Kingswood House
**Clay Mask Making** Design and construct your own expressive clay mask while developing a range of clay-making skills, including shaping, joining, modelling, carving, scoring, adding texture and building up three-dimensional features. You’ll also explore the basic proportions and structure of t …morehe human face, learning where features such as the eyes, nose, mouth and ears are positioned before choosing how realistically—or dramatically—you want to interpret them. Once the basic mask has been formed, you’ll have complete creative freedom to invent a character of your choice. Your mask could be inspired by Greek mythology, the natural world, fantasy creatures, superheroes, folklore—or something entirely from your own imagination. Will you create a powerful Medusa, a mysterious forest spirit, a futuristic warrior, a sea creature, a comic-book villain or an ancient god? Add horns, leaves, scales, feathers, exaggerated features, symbols and patterns to bring your character to life. A brilliantly imaginative workshop for teenagers who enjoy sculpture, character design and making something bold, unusual and completely unique. less
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| Teen Clay Mask Making Day Workshop | Wed 26th August 2026 - Wed 26th August 2026 |
Teen Jigsaw Linoprinting Workshop (11 - 16yrs)
Kingswood House
Design, carve and print your own bold, colourful artwork using the exciting jigsaw linoprinting technique. You’ll begin by developing an original design inspired by the things you love — from animals, trainers and music to food, nature, lettering, symbols or abstract patterns. Your image will t …morehen be divided into separate shapes, with each piece carved and inked in a different colour before being carefully fitted back together like a jigsaw. You’ll learn a range of printmaking skills, including simplifying an image, creating positive and negative shapes, safely using lino-cutting tools, mixing and applying printing inks, registering colour and building up a clear, vibrant print. Once your design is complete, you’ll print it onto a tote bag or fabric patch and create your own unique cotton tote bag to take home. A fully instructed, hands-on workshop with plenty of inspiration, creative freedom and individual guidance. Perfect for teenagers who enjoy graphic design, illustration and making something stylish, useful and completely original. less
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| Teen Jigsaw Linoprinting Morning Workshop | Thu 27th August 2026 - Thu 27th August 2026 |
Teen Jigsaw Linoprinting Afternoon Workshop (11 - 16yrs)
Kingswood House
Design, carve and print your own bold, colourful artwork using the exciting jigsaw linoprinting technique. You’ll begin by developing an original design inspired by the things you love — from animals, trainers and music to food, nature, lettering, symbols or abstract patterns. Your image will t …morehen be divided into separate shapes, with each piece carved and inked in a different colour before being carefully fitted back together like a jigsaw. You’ll learn a range of printmaking skills, including simplifying an image, creating positive and negative shapes, safely using lino-cutting tools, mixing and applying printing inks, registering colour and building up a clear, vibrant print. Once your design is complete, you’ll print it onto paper and create your own unique cotton tote bag to take home. A fully instructed, hands-on workshop with plenty of inspiration, creative freedom and individual guidance. Perfect for teenagers who enjoy graphic design, illustration and making something stylish, useful and completely original. less
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| Teen Jigsaw Linoprinting Afternoon Workshop | Thu 27th August 2026 - Thu 27th August 2026 |
