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Young Artists (10–12yrs)

Young Artists (10–12yrs)

This fun, hands-on course is perfect for aspiring artists specifically aged 10-12 years to experiment and explore their creativity.

To book your young artist’s place today, simply click the 'Book Now' button to be taken to AUB's secure online store, where you can complete your booking. You can also sign up to our newsletter for updates.

FAQs

T&Cs

What you need to know

When does it run?

Your young artist can study this course in either the autumn or spring term. Choose your preferred term when booking.

Autumn term

Saturday 30 September – 18 November 2023

Spring term

Saturday 27 January – 16 March 2024

How long is the course?

8 weeks

What time are the classes?

09.30-12.30

Where does it take place?

Classes will take place on AUB's campus.

Your young artist will be taught in AUB's industry-standard studios with access to professional resources.

Who's this course for?

This course has been developed for aspiring artists aged 10-12.

This age range is a guide; please contact us if your young artist is outside this recommended age group and we’ll discuss whether it’s suitable for them. We assess queries like this on a case-by-case basis. We also offer this course tailored for 7-9 year olds.

Does my young artist need any qualifications or experience?

No. This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm!

I’m not sure if this is suitable for my young artist. Can I speak to someone?

Yes of course! If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: email saturdayartschool@aub.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1202 363222.

Why should you choose this course?

This course is designed for budding creatives to be curious, playful, and eager to learn more about and immerse themselves in the world of art and design.

Your young artist will learn alongside up to 16 other like-minded youngsters, make friends, and have fun along the way.

At the end of the course, your young artist will leave with an increased confidence in their abilities, have a wealth of new skills that they can apply to their everyday life and beyond, and an excitement for future art and design studies.

How much does this course cost?

£209

What's included in this price?

All course materials and resources

What should you bring to class?

Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!
Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy

About this course

On this course young artists will learn and develop new art and design skills in an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant environment where they’ll set their imagination free and find their creative voice.

Importantly, each term is varied so our returning young artists will be offered new engaging projects that allow them to consolidate skills and techniques learnt in the previous term. They'll also have the chance to explore new creative avenues and will be introduced to additional skills to develop their learning and creativity. It's safe to say, there's never a dull day with our young artists!

This exciting course has been specifically developed for blossoming artists aged 10–12 to help them harness their imagination and gain confidence in creating and sharing their work. All projects and learning undertaken is tailored to the older age group and will be more advanced.

Your young artists will be expertly led by friendly teaching staff dedicated to supporting young learners. They’ll learn in our state-of-the-art studio spaces and have access to our industry-standard resources, so they get a taste of the creative industries. During the course students will share and talk about their work, in an encouraging and compassionate environment.

Character and creature design
Character and creature sculpting
Portrait painting
Collage for picture books
Print making
Stage design
Tonal plein air painting

Possess improved artistic skills
Have an appreciation and understanding of creative processes, including seeing an idea through from start to finish, sharing, and reflecting
Understand the importance of preparation, utilising sketchbooks, and developing ideas
Have increased confidence in their own skills
Have boosted creativity and imagination
Untap their potential and talent
Appreciate the importance of good time management
Be encouraged to experiment and explore their ideas
Appreciate teamwork and team building ethics
Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Saturday Art School certificate of attendance.

After this course, your young artist could:

Continue to harness their creativity; explore our full range of Saturday Art School courses to see where their creative journey will take them next
Look forward to the future and the next step(s) in their creative journey by exploring AUB's Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Continue to develop their skills at home as a hobby

We understand how important young creative artists are – they've so much potential, untapped abilities, and enthusiasm
Your young artist will study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
We encourage your young artist to be themselves and explore their existing interests; as such we harness their natural style and flair to enable them to develop their unique creative voice
Our tutors are industry professionals, so they'll learn from the best
We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding your young artist back
Your young artist will learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
They'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included, respected, and supported
They'll benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash their creativity