term dates

Arts Centre courses run from the week starting September 6 to the week ending December 17, unless otherwise shown, with a half-term break from October 25 to October 29.

North Herts College courses run from the week starting September 27 to the week ending December 10 and cost £75 per term (£30 concessions).

pre-teen courses

Monday Art Club

Pre-teen

This exciting course covers different mediums and creative outcomes using well known artists and art history as an inspiration. Additional teaching from visiting artists will also add value to the programme.

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Booking details:

4.00pm to 6.00pm. Ages 5 to 10

Price: £6.50 members, £7 non-members (price per class, payable termly)

Saturday Art Club

Pre-teen

Booking details:

10.00am to 12.00 noon. Ages 5 to 10

Price: £6.50 members, £7 non-members (price per class, payable termly)

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Pre-teen

Development Through Drama.

This acclaimed self-development drama programme helps to develop children's confidence, self-esteem and communication skills. Classes include speech, movement, creative improvised drama and mini scripts.

For ages 5 - 15

For more information call 01223 208731

Booking details:

Saturdays 10am to 11am.                 Ages 5 to 7
Saturdays 11am to 12noon.             Ages 8 to 12
Saturdays 12.00noon to 1.00pm.    Ages 12 to 15

Price: £6 members, £6.50 non-members (price per session, payable termly)

External Link: Helen O'Grady Drama

Guitar gods

Pre-teen

HENDRIX[1].jpg A contemporary guitar course for complete beginners to intermediate/ advanced. Styles of music taught range from Rock to Pop and Indie. A hands-on approach which gives confidence and keeps interest. Guitars and amps will be provided. Maximum six students per tutor.

Age 9+ to adult

Call tutor for further details - 07540 325671

Booking details:

Monday 5pm to 5.55pm (beginners)

Monday 6pm to 6.55pm (intermediate).
Saturday 12.30pm to 1.25pm (beginners)
Saturday 1.30pm to 2.25pm (intermediate).

Price: £11.50 (price per session, payable monthly in advance)

Summer Holiday Activities

Pre-teen

Summer fun for youngsters

A host of activities for all age groups through the middle of summer. Create Sellotape people, join in the Arts Award, indulge yourself with fashion, go for drama with the Wizard of Oz -- and above all have fun. It's all at the Arts Centre this summer. To enrol call in at the Arts Centre or click on the attachment below to download the enrolment form.

5 - 10 year olds

Why Don’t You..?

Take part in a spontaneous arts and crafts workshop. Be ready for anything.

July 26, 27, 28, 29

9.30 - 12.30. £10 per session.

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