Kids (7-13) Summer Nature Art Camp: Markmade Canvas

Class: Kids (7-13) Full Day Art Camp 9.30am - 3.30pm
Topic Focus: Markmade Canvas
Skill Focus: Painting & Collage
Group Size: Maximum 12 students per day

Overview
A day of mixed media fun! Create your own painted canvas using elements from nature to inspire patterns and marks. Complete your canvas with your paper collaged initial. Perfect for all children aged 7 to 13, this session offers gentle guidance in a warm, supportive studio setting with a maximum of twelve students per class. *All necessary materials and equipment will be provided by the studio, just bring your creativity and food for the day! *

Learning Aims
• Learn how to work with acrylic paint
• Develop knowledge of mark making skills using natural inspiration
• Experiment with paper collage
• Create your own personalised canvas to take home

Workshop Breakdown
9.30 – 9.45: Welcome and introduction to the day
9.45 – 10.45: Painting canvas in chosen colour palette
10.45 – 11.15: Snack and play break outside
11.15 – 11.45: Inspiring nature walk through the woodland
11.45 – 12.45: Add marks and patterns to canvas
12.45 – 1.45: Lunch and play break outside
1.45 – 3.00: Collage letters and add to colourful canvas
3.00 – 3.30: Finishing off, tidying up, mini works

Course Length
Full Day (6 hours total)

Course Planning & Teaching
Our courses are thoughtfully designed and taught by Kitty, Creative Director and Founder. A fully qualified teacher with 17 years of experience, Kitty is fully insured, certified in First Aid, and holds an enhanced DBS check, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.

All Summer Nature Art Camps will have a minimum of two adults supporting the children, including Kitty who leads the workshops. If numbers rise above seven, three adults will support. All supporting adults hold enhanced DBS checks and are experienced teachers.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing
We follow clear safeguarding procedures to ensure every child feels safe, supported and respected throughout the day. Children are encouraged to take breaks, drink water and check in with an adult whenever needed.

Health & Safety
Risk assessments are completed for both studio and woodland activities. All materials and tools are age appropriate, and woodland walks are supervised at all times. First Aid provision is always on site.

Inclusion & Behaviour
We welcome children of all abilities and aim to create a calm, encouraging environment where everyone can thrive. Simple behaviour expectations are shared at the start of each session to help the group feel comfortable and confident.

Emergency Procedures
In the unlikely event of an emergency, parents will be contacted immediately using the details provided at booking. A full emergency plan is in place for both indoor and outdoor activities.