The course is designed for children aged 9–11, although enthusiastic younger or older learners are also welcome.

No. This course is designed for complete beginners and will teach all the fundamental skills needed to begin their artistic journey.

The course runs throughout the school year and is divided into three terms, with 12 lessons in each term (36 lessons in total).

The Foundation Art Course begins in September, with students joining at the start of the school year.

Each lesson lasts approximately one hour, including a short theory lesson followed by the practical activity.

Yes. Melanie hosts each lesson live on Zoom, where she streams her pre-recorded theory and practical lesson. Throughout the session, she guides students step-by-step, answers questions, and provides support as they complete their artwork. This gives students the benefit of learning at a steady pace while still enjoying the interaction and encouragement of a live class.

No problem! All lessons are available on the members' area of the website for the entire school year, so students can catch up whenever it suits them.

New worksheets and lesson resources are released every Sunday, giving students time to prepare before the week's lesson.

Students receive access to a password-protected area of the website, where they can download all worksheets and resources.

After enrolling, you'll receive a complete materials list for the course. Before each lesson, you'll also receive a resource poster showing exactly what you'll need for that week's project.

We recommend mixed media paper, as it is thicker than standard printer paper and works much better for painting. Please make sure your printer can print on heavier paper before joining the course.

Students are invited to upload their artwork to our private Google Classroom, where they can share their creations with their classmates throughout the year. It's a wonderful way to celebrate each other's work, gain inspiration from others, and be part of a friendly and supportive art community.

Course fees are shared in the Waiting Room WhatsApp group before enrolment opens.

The course is paid for by subscription over nine monthly payments, covering the entire school year. Payments are collected securely using GoCardless, with the first payment taken on 1st September.

The subscription is per screen, not per child. This means siblings can watch the lessons together on the same device under a single subscription. If children wish to access the lessons separately on different devices, a separate subscription will be required.

Yes. You are free to leave the course at any time by giving notice.

Once you decide to join, you'll receive our Terms and Conditions by email. After accepting these, we'll send you a secure link to set up your GoCardless subscription