Art Classes & Workshops for Children in Hackney
Welcome to art-K Hackney, your neighbourhood art studio where children and teens can explore their creativity and develop new artistic skills. In our weekly art classes, students learn drawing, painting, sculpting, and mixed-media techniques while building confidence and a lifelong love of art. Our small, friendly groups and supportive teachers make every session inspiring and rewarding. Each project is tailored to the individual, so every student feels valued and part of our creative community.
Join our weekly classes at any time during the term!
Matilda
Branch Manager
Matilda
Branch Manager
Matilda is a multidisciplinary artist with a particular interest in ceramics and traditional mediums. With a background in the creative industries and education, her work in a secondary school has motivated her ambitions to ensure that art education is accessible to everyone and has a community focus. Confident in her ability to create calming and supportive work environments, she is dedicated to fostering the imagination and self-belief of young artists studying at art-K.
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Redefining What it Means to Learn Through Art
Looking for art classes in Hackney? At art-K, we’re passionate about nurturing creativity and building confidence through artistic expression. Our weekly art classes, after-school clubs, creative workshops, parties and events provide a supportive environment where students can grow in their artistic skills while embracing their unique abilities. We celebrate each student’s journey, fostering a community that values collaboration, self-discovery, and mutual support.
Each class takes place in our welcoming Hackney art studio, serving families across East London, including Dalston, Clapton, Stratford, Bethnal Green, and Stoke Newington. Our personalised teaching approach adapts to each student’s age, ability, and interests, ensuring that every individual feels seen and valued. We believe that art education goes beyond technique; it’s about instilling core values, enhancing self-esteem, and encouraging a sense of belonging. By celebrating our students’ successes together and welcoming their outside creations, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and joy.
At art-K, we’re redefining what it means to learn through art, and we’re dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our students. Join us in discovering the transformative power of creativity!
OFSTED Registered - Childcare Vouchers
To pay using Childcare Vouchers, please book by selecting Childcare Vouchers with PonchoPay on our booking platform (check the list of the current vouchers schemes we accept here below for further instructions). Please do not pay on booking if you intend to use Childcare Vouchers – we are unable to offer refunds.
Our Ofsted Setting Reference number is: 2806198
Ofsted’s role in registering and regulating childcare at art-K is shown here
Booking is automatically reconciled by PonchoPay system after 3-5 business days upon payment through parent’s scheme account:
- Busy Bee’s/Bravo Benefits – search by Ofsted Registration Number
- Care-4 – search by postcode (E9 5RB)
- Computer Share – search by account number: 0026993442
- Eden Red – search by Carer Account P21358566
- Enjoy Benefits – search by account number: 35011
- Fideliti – search by account number: ART067C
- Kiddivouchers – search by club name/postcode
- Tax-Free Childcare/Government Childcare Choices/HMRC– search by postcode
PonchoPay will request to enter your card details during the process, but it won’t charge you unless you do not pay on time via your childcare voucher scheme user account.
If you are registered to another scheme not listed here, please get in touch at admin@art-k.co.uk
Please note, we cannot always guarantee that we can provide refunds for payments made using childcare vouchers – Selected providers such as Eden Red and Fideliti do not offer refunds. If in doubt, check with your childcare voucher provider before booking.