
Run your own art explorers class!
It's that time of year when we make new years resolutions, setting ourselves new goals and challenges. One of mine is to expand the creative fun of art explorers Sevenoaks into surrounding areas of Kent to bring more children wonderful artistic experiences. art explorers franchises will be available for 2018 - maybe if you are setting yourself a new years goal, running a class maybe one of them! I love running art explorers classes and parties. It's highly rewarding providing

Fun with tracing paper
We took part in the schools advent stained glass window project with a super simple technique I remember from my own childhood - tracing paper stained glass. I’ve done lots of stained glass effect projects but many involve lots of complicated cutting of paper that’s rather tricky for young children so I wanted one they could do with guidance rather than me doing lots of it! I was surprised at just how much they loved tracing (the more complicated the design the better),... th

Sparkle and glitter!
Christmas is such a fantastic time of year for crafting, so we started early this year and have had the carols playing at classes for the past few weeks! The art explorers pre schoolers have made lots of lovely decorations for the tree and home including wreaths, Christmas tree decorations and sparkly pipe cleaner stars. Christmas playdough scented with cinnamon and orange oil was also a hit - if you want to make your own just add a spoonful of orange essence (from the baking