Art Class 11-14 years

Moving up from primary to secondary school is an important time for kids ...or young adults!  At Clever Hands we recognise that period is key to development of creative spirit, a time when we begin the journey of decisions that we shape the path of our futures. 

Our in house teacher & professional Artist Danny is hosting 2 dates over Summer holidays aimed specifically at this age group: often missed out being too old for kids art club but not quite mature yet for the adult ones!

August and October dates... 3-4:30pm

Tuesday class - Using lots of creative ways to put paint onto paper, we will create our own colourful mixed media abstract works of art! The aim is to experiment, explore and enjoy some of the many different ways to use line and colour. We’ll use a squeegee to drag paint, card to scrape it, a straw to blow it, and a brush to flick it and drip it! You might even find your own ways of putting the paint down. With a few simple techniques, you’ll be able to let your creativity flow! 

Thursday class - Let your creativity loose with this easy introduction to gel plate printmaking. We will use stencils and layers of colours to create both abstract and figurative works of art. You can experiment with different colour combinations and ways to arrange your compositions. Once you get going, you’ll soon have a whole stack of prints to take home! 

A focus on experimentation, the group will use a broad range of art materials perhaps some they never tried before. In this way developing new skills, igniting creativity and nurturing imagination. We learn to draw, paint, print and work with textiles. 

Danny Metz our class leader is a local Artist and Primary School Teacher with over 17 years experience. Danny has his own Youtube channel, ' Art with Mr Metz' where you can discover creative tutorials for use in classrooms and at home. Danny shares the core value at Clever Hands.....with a little guidance and direction, we can all gain the confidence to produce art we can be proud of. Each class caters for more simple craft activities aimed at younger learners, Danny providing an educational option for those children keen to learn more. 

Click here to check out Art with Mr Metz on youtube.