This class is a great opportunity for young artists to be creative, get messy and have fun. A firm favourite at Forest so book quickly for this popular class! For ages 5 - 8.
🌟 For ages 5-8
When: Every Monday from 28th April to 14 July 2025 (No sessions on 5 and 26 May 2025) 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Tickets: £50 for the term (10 sessions) or £5 drop in
What you need: Wear clothes you don't mind making a mess in and a bottle of water. Materials will be provided, please do bring your own if required.
Tutor: Helena Marchese
Helena Marchese is a printmaker and illustrator based in The New Forest, Hampshire. She works in traditional and print media with an interest in dry point, type, letterpress and collage of found materials. Her work responds to lived experience and observations drawing out narratives that are thought provoking, charming and unique. She has exhibited her work locally and regionally including The St Barbe Open 2024 and The Royal West of England Academy 171st Open Exhibition 2024-2025. She is an exhibiting member of Poole Printmakers.
Helena has a wealth of experience working with children, young people with learning disabilities and autism and adults with dementia and their carers delivering tailored workshops with a focus on experimentation, exploration, accessibility and inclusion. She has worked with local organisations including SPUDworks, St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery and Scarf New Forest as well as providing outreach sessions in local schools and nursing homes.
