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Home School Art Club

Pitsea TRA Community Hall

We’re back this Autumn with a refreshed programme for home-educated children!

At The Smiley Art Club, we believe art is for everyone and our new sessions are designed to welcome a wide age range (5–12 years) while giving each child space to explore at their own level.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-smiley-art-club-90642485793

How the Sessions Work
Each week, we create a welcoming environment where children can move between different creative “stations,” allowing them to explore, play, and learn at their own pace:

Sensory + Playful Station (ages ~5–7): Hands-on activities such as clay play, texture rubbings, and playful printing for younger children to explore freely.

Creative Making (ages ~7–9): Guided projects like collage, simple printmaking, or story illustrations that balance fun with skill-building.

Art Projects & Techniques (ages ~9–12): More advanced activities such as lino cutting, painting, zine-making, or sculpture — giving older children the chance to develop their creativity further.

Alongside these, we also work on group projects that grow week by week.

Our sessions aren’t just one-off workshops – they’re designed as a space where children can return, build on what they’ve done before, and feel part of a creative community. Everyone leaves with something unique, and together we create something bigger than ourselves.

📍 Practical Info
– Sessions are held at Pitsea TRA Community Hall (Shadwell/Limehouse) Note: also known as Ogilvie Community Hall – it is part of Pitsea Estate.
– Suitable for children aged 5–12 (younger siblings welcome with parent support).
– Sessions are SEN-friendly – please let us know if your child has specific needs so we can support them.
– All materials provided.
– When you sign up, you are more than welcome to leave a note with the age of the child participating so we can prepare the session ahead.
DBS checked. Sessions run by Mathilde.
– Sessions normally run Mondays from 1.15 – 2.45 pm

✨ The Smiley Art Club is part of House of Community CIC, a not-for-profit supporting creative and social projects in the local area.

Instagram: thesmileryartclub

Contact: hello@houseofcommunity.org

Gallery: https://houseofcommunity.org/thesmileyartclub/

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The Smiley Art Club was founded to give children a space where they can freely explore creativity, imagination, and self-expression — without pressure or perfection.

While the club began by focusing on the growing home-educating community, it welcomes all children with open arms, celebrating their unique voices and playful curiosity.
Weekly sessions run at Pitsea Community Hall (Shadwell/Limehouse), with regular pop-up collaborations in other neighbourhoods and spaces.

Sessions are hosted by Mathilde, who holds a BA in Fine Art Moving Image and a Level 1 qualification in Organic Horticulture. With experience in community-focused art projects and working with children in a variety of settings, Mathilde brings a warm, creative, and inclusive approach to every workshop.

The Smiley Art Club is now part of House of Community CIC (houseofcommunity.org), a not-for-profit supporting creative and social projects in the local area. All email enquiries will be directed to our shared inbox for the CIC.
Join us at The Smiley Art Club and let your child's creativity flourish in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Contact: hello@houseofcommunity.org
Follow us on instagram: theSmileyArtClub