Arts and crafts with a difference, offering magical high quality learning opportunities. Every Saturday -term time only in groups of up to 6 children per session
The Willows, Torquay
Groups by age:
4+
9AM- 10AM
7+
10.30AM -12.00PM- The Willows, Torquay
10+
1PM -2.30PM
Additional times and groups to be added, please get in touch with your desired times. Children will be learning some specific
techniques but there is a great focus on imaginative thinking and creativity. The sessions are themed and they present art in the context of nature, tradition, history and science. The sessions might include:
Drawing
• proportions and measuring
• shapes as characters
• lines and shading
Watercolour
• the use of paper and tools
• painting techniques
• exploring colour
Portraits
Animals
Life drawing
Colour/ personal palette
Paper marbling
Constructing structures
Traditional techniques
Sewing techniques
Fabric dyeing
Pattern making
Costume making
Exploring stories
Forest school activities
Seasons and celebrations
Emotions in art
Art and wellbeing
The activities are designed to engage all the senses through music, drama and movement breaks. Everyone can join in at the pace and rate that suits them and any individual needs will be taken into consideration. There will be a list of basic materials that children will have to have to bring, additional ones will be provided on occasion. One parent can join the trial session to make sure that their child is fully comfortable with myself, the group and the setting. Copies of my DBS, First Aid, Safeguarding children and other training certificates are available on request. A bit about my background:
Brigitte Antal age 42, happy and in awe of children and their creative minds. I am an artist and childcare professional living in Torquay. I lived in London for 15 years where I worked in various environments creating and helping children and adults in their creative work. During this time I created a bespoke headpiece for Mrs Osborne for the Royal Wedding, I worked with the Artillery in East London delivering creative activities for the E17 Art trail and with the Arts Canteen in Hammersmith. I worked at schools and holiday camps and I co-curated and volunteered at the National Trust. I hold a Fashion Degree, Cache Level 3 Childcare and a TEFL qualification. www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-antal-3b3ba55b
www.portray-me.co.uk
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stories/brigitte-rainham-hall
https://bridge2create.blogspot.com/?view=mosaic
http://e17arttrailschoolyard.blogspot.com/
My aim is to:
• stimulate creative thinking, boost confidence and teamwork
• teach creative skills
• build awareness of connections between different areas of life
• improve wellbeing and emotional health of children
"Realise that everything connects to everything else"
Leonardo da Vinci
