Question 1

What age groups do you cater for?

Accepted Answer

Our Parent & Child classes are ideal for children under 5, while our After School Clubs and Holiday Workshops are designed for older, more independent children from 6 to 11. Our Tiny Creatives sessions are for little ones aged 9 months to 2 years and our Mini Makers sessions are aimed at children aged 3 - 5 years.

Question 2

Do parents stay during the sessions?

Accepted Answer

For Tiny Creatives and Mini Makers sessions, parents stay and take part in the fun! For After School Clubs and Holiday Workshops, children are dropped off and collected at the end of the session unless otherwise stated.

Question 3

Do children need to bring anything with them?

Accepted Answer

We supply all materials and plenty of creative inspiration! We do recommend children wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.

Question 4

What happens if we can’t attend a class?

Accepted Answer

If you can’t make a session, please let us know as soon as possible. While we can’t always offer refunds for missed classes, we do our best to offer make-up sessions where space allows. Read our cancellation policy.

Question 5

Do you run classes during school holidays?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Although our weekly classes tend to pause during school breaks, our Holiday Clubs and Themed Art Workshops run during most school holidays and are a great way to keep children busy, creative and having fun.

Question 6

Can siblings attend together?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Just check the session’s age guidance or message us if you’re unsure which class is best. To keep sessions safe and enjoyable, each adult may attend with up to two children. If you’re bringing more children, please make an additional booking so another adult can join.

Question 7

In what way do the sessions support my child's development?

Accepted Answer

All Little Art Lab sessions are thoughtfully planned by a qualified a teacher and we aim to support children’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for younger learners and the National Curriculum for Art & Design for school-aged children.

For our youngest artists, activities naturally build skills in fine motor development, communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, and expressive arts and design - all key areas within the EYFS Framework.

For older children, our projects introduce and develop essential artistic skills such as drawing, painting, sculpture, experimenting with materials, and creative problem-solving, which directly reflect the aims of the National Curriculum.

We also explore artists, styles and techniques, encouraging children to talk about their ideas and reflect on their work just like they would in school.

Every session is fun, hands-on and age-appropriate, but also rooted in educational value, giving parents confidence that their child is learning while they create.

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