We’re back this Autumn with a refreshed programme for home-educated children!
At The Smiley Art Club, we believe art is for everyone and our new sessions are designed to welcome a wide age range (5–12 years) while giving each child space to explore at their own level.
How the Sessions Work
Each week, we create a welcoming environment where children can move between different creative “stations,” allowing them to explore, play, and learn at their own pace:
- Sensory + Playful Station (ages ~5–7): Hands-on activities such as clay play, texture rubbings, and playful printing for younger children to explore freely.
- Creative Making (ages ~7–9): Guided projects like collage, simple printmaking, or story illustrations that balance fun with skill-building.
- Art Projects & Techniques (ages ~9–12): More advanced activities such as lino cutting, painting, zine-making, or sculpture — giving older children the chance to develop their creativity further.
Alongside these, we also work on group projects that grow week by week.
Our sessions aren’t just one-off workshops - they’re designed as a space where children can return, build on what they’ve done before, and feel part of a creative community. Everyone leaves with something unique, and together we create something bigger than ourselves.
📍 Practical Info
- Sessions are held at Pitsea TRA Community Hall (Shadwell/Limehouse) Note: also known as Ogilvie Community Hall - it is part of Pitsea Estate.
- Suitable for children aged 5–12 (younger siblings welcome with parent support).
- Sessions are SEN-friendly – please let us know if your child has specific needs so we can support them.
- All materials provided.
- When you sign up, you are more than welcome to leave a note with the age of the child participating so we can prepare the session ahead.
- DBS checked. Sessions run by Mathilde.
Sessions normally run from 1.15 - 2
✨ The Smiley Art Club is part of House of Community CIC, a not-for-profit supporting creative and social projects in the local area.
Instagram: thesmileryartclub
Contact: hello@houseofcommunity.org
Gallery: https://houseofcommunity.org/thesmileyartclub/
