Entry Conditions to  Premise and Classes
No signs or symptoms of Covid -19
No contact with a person who is confirmed to have Covid -19
Must be fully vaccinated with vaccination certificate
Temperature check on entry
Sanitizer hands at entry point and when leaving
Children requested to bring their own art materials and water bottle to class

If your Child is feeling unwell please keep them at home 

A fun filled educational hour for children, taught by  artist and teacher Ruth Thorpe

Classes are designed to meet children's needs and abilities.

Emphasis is on self expression and to access individual creativity

Well planned lessons that explore creativity technical process personal expression and imagination

A variety of drawing and painting skills are taught using different mediums .
Small class sizes meaning individual attention


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  • Positive effects for children attending art classes
    Recreation - a pleasurable way to spend leisure time.    Self Expression - expressive art provides vivid access to memories.
  • Encourages original thinking creative problem solving and self confidence
  • Students flourish creatively and cognitively

  • Communication -art can provide an alternative way to connect with others.
  • Socialization - a fun way to make new friend's.
  • Intellectual Stimulation- communication through art media exercises the brain and promotes memory health
  • Emotional well being- participation in the arts has been shown to decrease stress and depression and it also promotes  enhanced self esteem
  • Physical benefits creative activity can lessen pain and enhance the immune system
Cost $35.00 per child per one hour lesson payable by on line transfer to be made prior to class attendance.
Private tuition $45.00 per hour per child payable by on line transfer to be made  prior to class attendance.

CLASSES CONDUCTED BY APPOINTMENT
Age from 6 years to 15 years
Small group classes Maximum 4 children per class
Private Tuition
Group workshops available

View Ruth's Blog to see her art works INSTAGRAM ruththorpeart or  ruththorpe57@blogspot.com