Watercolour Class Ages 7–12 | Weekly After-School Art Lessons

Give your young artist a calm, creative space to unwind, explore and grow with this welcoming, beginner-friendly watercolour class for ages 7–12.
These weekly after-school sessions are designed to build confidence while teaching essential sketching and watercolour techniques in a relaxed, nurturing environment.

🎨 What the Class Covers

Each week, children will learn how to:

• Sketch simple shapes and subjects

• Use drawing as a base for painting

• Mix and blend watercolours

• Develop water and paint control and layering techniques

• Create a finished sketches inspired by the term’s theme

Lessons are gentle, structured and age-appropriate, helping young artists develop new skills without stress or overwhelm.

✨ This Term’s Theme

This Term’s Theme: Festive Christmas Cards
Each weekly project is inspired by this theme, giving young artists a fun way to explore new subjects while practising the fundamentals of sketching and watercolour.

👧👦 Who This Class Is For

This watercolour class ages 7–12 is perfect for:

• Children who enjoy drawing, painting or crafts

• Kids who need a calm, mindful after-school activity

• Beginners with little or no art experience

• Young artists wanting to build confidence and creativity

• Siblings within this age group who enjoy making art together

Every child is supported, encouraged and welcomed.

📍 When & Where

Location:
Ashwood Park Primary School Hall
Wordsley, Stourbridge
DY8 5DJ

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Frequency: Weekly, running each school term
Materials: All materials provided

🖌️ What’s Included

• Weekly instructor-led art sessions

• All sketching and watercolour materials

• Guided project each week matching the term’s theme

• Finished watercolour sketch to take home after each session

• A calm, inclusive and supportive learning space

• No supplies required from parents

💛 Why Parents Love This Class

• Gentle, creative activity after school

• Supports focus, mindfulness and confidence

• Small groups for more individual attention

• Led by a professional watercolour artist

• Children feel proud of their weekly accomplishments

“My child absolutely loved the sessions. The calm environment and weekly projects really boosted their confidence.”
— Parent Review

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need experience?
No. This is a friendly, beginner-focused watercolour sketching class for kids.

What if my child misses a session?
A simple catch-up sheet will be provided, so they don’t miss out.

Do I need to bring anything?
No — all materials are provided.

Is it suitable for siblings?
Yes, the 7–12 age range works beautifully for mixed-age siblings.

🛒 How to Enrol

Spaces are limited to keep the sessions small, calm and supportive.
Enrolment closes before each term begins — or sooner if full.

👉 Click “Add to Cart” to reserve your child’s place for this term.