Date: 27th, 28th, 29th October 2026 - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Half Term
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: The Gallery at Green & Stone
Tickets: £450
A three-day creative intensive for young artists aged 9–13, designed to develop technical skills, confidence and portfolio-ready work.
Across three mornings, students will explore painting, drawing, colour, light and shade through a combination of guided exercises, demonstrations and individual support.
The course begins with a day of experimentation and skill-building, inspired by artist Michelle Maddox who will join the group for a short talk and painting demonstration. Students will work from still life, exploring acrylic paint and oil pastels while learning how colour, light and shade can be used to create depth and dimension.
Over the following two days, students will develop their own painting around a subject that is meaningful to them, perhaps a treasured object, photograph or image connected to a sense of belonging. Working with layers, detail, colour and tone, they will develop their piece with guidance and individual feedback from artist Ruby Hughes.
The course is ideal for young artists preparing portfolios for 11+ and 13+ art scholarships, as well as those who simply want to develop their creative and technical skills in a focused, supportive environment. No previous portfolio or scholarship experience is required.
Each student will receive a Green & Stone-curated portfolio starter kit, including materials selected to support their creative work throughout the course and encourage them to continue developing their practice beyond the workshop.
We recommend bringing a snack if needed, some refreshments will be available. Please let us know about any allergies, dietary requirements or other relevant information when booking.
Please email us if there are any accessibility requirements.
All art materials are provided by Green & Stone.
Ruby Hughes is an artist and educator specialising in creative learning for young artists. Through her teaching, she encourages students to develop their technical skills, confidence and individual creative voice through experimentation, observation and making. Her workshops are designed to give young artists the space to explore different materials and approaches while developing work they can be proud of.
Discover more about Ruby’s teaching: Here.
Ruby’s instagram: Here.
Date: 27th, 28th, 29th October 2026 - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Half Term
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: The Gallery at Green & Stone
Tickets: £450
A three-day creative intensive for young artists aged 9–13, designed to develop technical skills, confidence and portfolio-ready work.
Across three mornings, students will explore painting, drawing, colour, light and shade through a combination of guided exercises, demonstrations and individual support.
The course begins with a day of experimentation and skill-building, inspired by artist Michelle Maddox who will join the group for a short talk and painting demonstration. Students will work from still life, exploring acrylic paint and oil pastels while learning how colour, light and shade can be used to create depth and dimension.
Over the following two days, students will develop their own painting around a subject that is meaningful to them, perhaps a treasured object, photograph or image connected to a sense of belonging. Working with layers, detail, colour and tone, they will develop their piece with guidance and individual feedback from artist Ruby Hughes.
The course is ideal for young artists preparing portfolios for 11+ and 13+ art scholarships, as well as those who simply want to develop their creative and technical skills in a focused, supportive environment. No previous portfolio or scholarship experience is required.
Each student will receive a Green & Stone-curated portfolio starter kit, including materials selected to support their creative work throughout the course and encourage them to continue developing their practice beyond the workshop.
We recommend bringing a snack if needed, some refreshments will be available. Please let us know about any allergies, dietary requirements or other relevant information when booking.
Please email us if there are any accessibility requirements.
All art materials are provided by Green & Stone.
Ruby Hughes is an artist and educator specialising in creative learning for young artists. Through her teaching, she encourages students to develop their technical skills, confidence and individual creative voice through experimentation, observation and making. Her workshops are designed to give young artists the space to explore different materials and approaches while developing work they can be proud of.
Discover more about Ruby’s teaching: Here.
Ruby’s instagram: Here.
