The Art club is back at Chelsea Big Local with an amazing and exciting art course activity designed to encourage creativity and bring children together through art.
The club will take place in the Worlds End Lots Road area of Chelsea, London, and will aim to provide a safe and supportive space where young people can explore their artistic abilities and express themselves.
Please sign up to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited –
The importance of art
Encourages Creativity and Imagination Art allows children to use their imagination freely. When a child draws or paints, they can create anything they envision, which helps develop creative thinking. This ability to think creatively can benefit children in many areas of life, including problem-solving and innovation later on. Builds Confidence and Self-Expression Creating art gives children a way to express their thoughts and feelings when they may not yet have the words to explain them. Completing an artwork can give them a sense of achievement and pride, helping to build self-confidence and a positive sense of identity. Supports Emotional Wellbeing Art can be a calming and therapeutic activity. It allows children to release emotions, reduce stress, and process experiences in a safe and constructive way. Many educators and therapists use art as a tool to support children’s mental and emotional wellbeing. Develops Fine Motor Skills Activities such as drawing, cutting, painting, and sculpting help strengthen the small muscles in a child’s hands and fingers.
Encourages Communication & Social Skills When children participate in art activities with others, they learn to share ideas, collaborate, and discuss their work. Group art activities can help children build friendships and develop confidence in communicating their ideas. Helps Children Understand the World Art can introduce children to different cultures, stories, and ways of seeing the world. Through creative exploration, they learn to observe details, think critically, and develop their own perspectives.
What the course will provide? The course will encourage experimentation with a wide range of materials and styles. Each session is designed to be engaging, relaxed, and inclusive. Students will be introduced to different artistic approaches and themes, while also having the freedom to pursue personal projects and creative interests. The emphasis of the Art Club is not on perfection, but on exploration, enjoyment, and self-expression. What will the course cover? · Drawing from still life · Painting · Drawing wildlife · Working with clay · Cartoon illustration · Colour Theory · Character design · Working with texture · Paint pouring · Hydro dipping We will also arrange a trip to a trip to a museum to learn history of art and the master.
The tutor Our tutor Stephen Santos is an established artist and illustrator with a background in cartoon animation having worked for Warner Bros animated feature film “Space Jam”. Stephen also has a background in fine art, cartoon illustration, character design and has been teaching at Chelsea Big Local for over 5 years providing students valuable techniques and knowledge which can elevate their drawing skills for higher education. His mission is to provide a high standard of tuition while maintaining a fun and enthusiastic creative environment which every child can achieve something beautiful.
