Watercolours | May Half Term Holiday Art Club | Wednesday 27th May | 5 – 10 years

Dive into Watercolour at our May Half Term Holiday Art Club!

A joyful, hands-on day exploring the magic of watercolour. From playful resist techniques to salt, splatter and string experiments, this is the perfect creative day for children who love to paint, and explore through the medium of watercolour.  We’ll even finish with a guided draw-along, Led by Sarah Dennis, a Bristol-based printmaker and paper-cut artist, bringing her creative expertise and passion for craft to every session.

This is a full day designed to build confidence, develop new techniques and spark imagination, all in a calm, supportive and inspiring environment.

What they’ll take home

• A framed watercolour
• A vibrant watercolour collage artwork
• A set of abstract watercolour cards (splatter, bubbles & string techniques)
• A detailed watercolour insect or creature using resist techniques

Age Requirement:

5 – 10 years

Session Information:

Date: Wednesday 27th May
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: £50 per child (sibling discounts available)

What the Day Looks Like

10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome & Warm Up
Children will create their own name badge and ease into the day with creative mark-making using pastels, cardboard, vinyl and Sharpies to spark ideas and build confidence.

10:30 – 11:30 | Watercolour Still Life
We’ll explore how watercolours behave through playful experimentation on A4 paper, creating abstract washes and textures to use later. Then it’s time for a guided still life session,  learning about composition, placement and layering colour before framing their finished piece.

11:30 – 12:00 | Snack Break

12:00 – 1:00 | Watercolour Collage
Using their earlier experimental pieces, children will cut, arrange and compose bold collage artworks, discovering how colour and texture work together.

1:00 – 1:30 | Lunch Break

1:30 – 2:00 | Abstract Watercolour Cards
We’ll experiment with string painting, splatter techniques and playful textures to create expressive abstract artworks, which will be folded into handmade cards.

2:00 – 3:00 | Watercolour Creatures
Exploring symmetry and pattern, children will draw insects or imaginative creatures. Using oil pastel resist techniques, they’ll watch their colours pop as watercolour is layered on top. A touch of sequins will add the final sparkle!

What to Wear

Please dress comfortably and be prepared for creative mess. We provide art aprons, but we always recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on.

Lunch & Snacks

Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle (no nuts please). Alternatively, you can order a Pinkmans lunch box on arrival, which includes a cheese or ham sandwich, raisins or pom bears and a juice box.

Spaces are limited — book your child’s place below and join us for a day of colourful creativity.

For any inquiries or further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Need more dates? Check out our full list of upcoming holiday clubs here.