Weekly Art Classes
for Children aged 5 to 18
Build creativity, confidence & artistic skills
60+ UK studios · Small classes · Join anytime
Build creativity, confidence & artistic skills
60+ UK studios · Small classes · Join anytime
Develop real artistic skills
Drawing, painting,
sculpture, mixed media and more.
Individualised tuition
A personalised programme for every child.
Small, friendly classes
Maximum 7 students per teacher.
60+ studios nationwide
Find a class near you.
Trusted by Families in the UK
Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot from over 3,000 reviews. Many families join art-K because their child loves art. They stay because they see growing confidence, real artistic progress and friendships that continue beyond the studio.
Helping Children Grow Through Art
At art-K, children develop a wide range of artistic and creative skills through weekly art classes that are enjoyable, engaging and rewarding.
Every student is taught individually and follows a personalised programme, allowing them to progress at a pace that suits them. Our structured curriculum is made up of carefully planned projects, arranged in an order that helps each child build their skills step by step. Most projects are designed with specific age groups in mind, taking into account children’s developmental stages, interests and abilities. This means students are introduced to the right challenges at the right time, helping them develop their artistic skills and reach their full potential.
There are projects for all students from 5 to 18 years and appropriate classes for all ages. Our goal is to give every student the opportunity to explore, experiment and grow as an artist while developing confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of art and culture.
What Children Learn in Our Weekly Art Classes
At art-K, children learn drawing, painting, sculpting and foundational art techniques through a structured programme designed to support long-term artistic development.
As students progress, they learn to:
- Strengthen drawing and observational skills
- Explore a wide range of artistic materials and techniques
- Develop creative thinking and problem-solving abilities as they learn that mistakes are a valuable part of the creative process
- Build confidence by taking on increasingly ambitious projects
- Create more accomplished and technically developed artwork over time
- Reflect on their own progress through portfolios of completed artwork
- Every new skill builds on previous learning, helping children see meaningful progress while continuing to enjoy the creative process.
Each project builds on the one before. For example, a clay board project is the first time a student in one programme will go from a 2D design to a 3D relief sculpture. This sculpture will introduce how to build contours of an animal’s face, which builds in the 3D world depth and perspective skills. When that student returns to their next drawing project, they now have practical understanding of the depth of an animal face and will next learn how they can represent that with their pencil.
What's Different About art-K?
Our teachers get to know each child individually and provide guidance that helps them develop skills, confidence and independence over time.
Individualised Teaching
With a 1:7 ratio so everyone receives in-depth tuition
A creative community
Forming friendships with like-minded artists
A structured curriculum
Developed by educators and artists
Diverse
materials
Hands-on projects using a variety of materials, methods and artistic styles
Nurturing environment
Where your thoughts and ideas are valued & heard
Our goal isn’t for children to create the same artwork, our goal is for every child to develop their own creativity, skills and confidence. Many students attend for years, progressing through their personalised programmes while becoming an important part of their studio community; they enjoy meeting children from different schools and backgrounds, helping them broaden their social circle while pursuing a shared interest.
Communication is Important to Us
We know that every child is different, and every family is too. At art-K, relationships matter; from your first enquiry, our team takes the time to get to know your child, understand their interests, what they want to get out of the classes and help them feel comfortable as they begin their art-K journey.
We put a lot of energy into creating positive relationships with families, with:
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Pre-trial conversation
To understand your child's needs and interests
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Post trial
Discussions at the end of class and a follow up call afterwards to hear your feedback on the experience, after a discussion with your child.
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Ongoing communication
With teachers at the end of class and regular progress updates according to your preferences: in a call, text or email.
See Your Child's Progress
Regular Feedback
At the end of each class our teachers talk to parents to share what their child has worked on that session. Teachers also provide written feedback and can have 1-1 phone calls on request.
Developing Skills
Children build a collection of artwork over time, allowing both students and parents to see their artistic development clearly.
Student Exhibitions
Celebrate their hard work and creativity by viewing their artwork in dedicated exhibitions in the studio and once a year at art-K‘s annual exhibition. art-K‘s annual exhibition has recently been hosted at Oxo Gallery from 2024 onwards, on London’s South Bank, giving students the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional exhibition setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Children develop drawing, painting, sculpting, observation and creative problem-solving skills through a structured programme designed to support long-term artistic development.
Every child is different and when they love art, and want to learn, then art-K is the only art class that personalises the learning journey to the individual student. Many students start with us at 6 and stay until 16; because every project is varied, with new experimentations or techniques to explore and develop.
For over 20 years we’ve researched and uncovered extraordinarily skilled artists from the renaissance to the contemporary era, providing an interactive learning pathway interweaving both 2D and 3D projects.
No. Students join with a wide range of experience levels and every child follows a personalised programme tailored to their current abilities and interests.
Children build skills gradually over time, developing confidence and artistic ability through weekly lessons and individual development.
Confidence often grows when children are given opportunities to try new things, solve problems and see their own improvement over time. In art, there is no one “right” way of doing things; there are foundational skills that are important to learn but experimentation and curiosity often uncover new ways of doing things.
At art-K we see as students experiment and learn from their mistakes in a supportive they begin to recognise what they are capable of achieving. Children they become more self-assured in their own skills and are willing to share their ideas both inside and outside the classroom.
Children work on individual projects while sharing a creative space with other young artists. This allows them to meet like-minded children who share similar interests, often leading to friendships that develop naturally over time.
Many families value the combination of expert teaching, personalised learning and a genuine sense of community. As children develop skills, confidence and friendships, art-K often becomes a trusted and enjoyable part of family life.
We know choosing the right activity for your child is important.
Before a trial, we’ll take the time to understand your child’s interests and any questions you may have.
After the session, we’ll discuss how your child found the experience, share our observations and help you decide whether art-K is the right fit.
It’s a personal approach that helps families feel informed, supported and confident from the very beginning.
