Art Club is your space to discover your creativity
join the waiting list for SEASON 7, WHICH STARTS in september!
Essential Information for Season 6:
Thursday evenings, 7-9pm at St Swithun’s Church Hall, Kennington
Cost: £130 for 6 sessions, this includes refreshments and home-made treats! You will need to bring your own art materials.
Dates: 24 April, 1 May, 22 May, 12 June, 26 June, 2 July, 10 July
Maybe you’ve never made any art. Maybe you make art now and then, but you’d like to do it more regularly. Maybe you just need some time for yourself.
Art Club is all about starting from where you are, and taking small brave steps to discover what you can do!
(Spoiler: You can do more than you believe possible!)
Beginners are welcome. Beginners are WELCOME. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!
You don’t need to be able to draw. Or paint. Or know anything about Art!
You can just come as you are, and we will guide you with gentle, relaxed, fun small steps, to find out what being creative is like.
(Hint: it’s full of surprises!)
Dates for 2025
Season 5:
23 January
6 February*
13 February*
27 February
13 March
27 March
*Two weeks in a row due to hall availability on other days
Season 6:
24 April
1 May
22 May
12 June
26 June
2 July
10 July
Season 7:
11 September
25 September
9 October
23 October
13 November
27 November
11 December (spare date in case of illness)
FAQS
Can kids come? No, sorry. Minimum age is 16.
I can’t draw! Is that a problem? Not. At. All. There are TONS of creative activities you can do without needing drawing skills. Plus, before you know it, you’ll have picked up some drawing skills!
I can’t make all the sessions, can I get a refund? Sorry, no. To make art club viable, I have to hire the venue and plan the activities. You will get more out of the club if you commit to coming.
Can I drop-in? No, sorry. We are a club who will be supporting each other, sharing insights, exchanging feedback and forming lasting friendships. The magic of this shared experience happens over time, hence drop-in sessions are not available.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me using the box below.
“Art club has opened up a whole world of fun and creativity I never imagined I would be a part of. I wasn't the "arty" one in my family and didn't take Art at GCSE or A Level, it's something I've discovered a love for as an adult. Catherine is such an inspiration and encourages us to give anything a go and enjoy the process. Art club allows you to go on your own journey with the support of the group to inspire and guide you.” – Art Club member
What you Will Gain from Art Club…
A new way of looking at the world (looking for inspiration everywhere you go!)
A new appreciation for spotting colour in the world
Confidence to try new things
Unearth the courage that lies within you
Lovely new friends!
The surprising realisation that you (yes YOU!) can make art!
All the mental health benefits of getting into flow
A self-care activity that you can go to your entire life
To live in the world of creativity is to live every day with POSSIBILITY. This is the magic that making art gives you. It’s there for anyone to take, if you’re willing to have a go.
“It is definitely my happy place and also has helped massively to give me confidence to be creative at home which is a very much needed tool for relaxation and head space!” – Art Club member
IS IT FOR ME?
Art Club is for you if you are curious to learn about creativity and try new things. You need to be happy to bring what you need to work with, and have a go, exploring your own ideas within a structured framework, even if you don’t know what you’re doing. (It’s totally ok if you don’t know what you’re doing, I’ll be there to help, give you steps to take, and will provide plenty of encouragement!)
It may not be right for you if you are looking for artistic instruction in a particular medium. If you want to learn watercolour, email me to join the waiting list for next time I run a Watercolour for Beginners* class. You can also watch my Skillshare classes: this class is a good one for beginners and the link gives you free access to all classes on Skillshare for a month.
How can I prepare for Art Club?
No preparation is necessary! But if you just can’t wait, check out my Skillshare classes! I have beginner and intermediate classes in watercolour, drawing, painting and surface pattern design. You can watch my classes AND get a whole month’s free access to everything on Skillshare!
If you have any other questions, feel free to send me a message using the email button below.
“I’m really enjoying it. It is a great release for me from a stressful job. I’m loving the group and feel like I’ve found my tribe and I’m finding fun in what I do. Thanks for creating an environment for people like me to do that.” – Art Club member
“I have really enjoyed attending art club and being set a task that I wouldn’t have tried on my own. Each week is different and some suit each of us differently to others. I’ve learnt new art skills but also to be a bit kinder to myself – because even when I think my work looks terrible Catherine encourages us to find one element we like in the piece and learn from the things we don’t like. I’ve noticed I improve when I let go of my inner critic and just see what happens!” – Art Club member
Q. What did you enjoy most about Art Club?
“The cameraderie that allowed us to experiment and not fear judgement!”
“The opportunity to try new things with no expectations - just giving it a go. Plus the people.”
COST
Enrolment is per Season, payable in advance.
The cost for Season 6 is £130. Payment is by bank transfer. Email info@catherinejennifer.com to book your space.
We want everyone in Art Club to LOVE being there, so you are invited to book your space and attend the first session. Then if you decide it’s not a good fit for you, you can cancel before the second session and get a full refund, no questions asked. This means it is 100% risk free.
Tea, coffee and delicious home-made cake/biscuits are provided.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You will need to bring your own art materials and equipment each week. An iPad will come in very useful.
VENue
St Swithun’s Church Hall, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5PL.
There is plenty of free parking.
Art Club is…
a place to make friends…
a quiet corner to calm your soul…
a judgement-free zone where you can play, experiment and discover things you didn’t know you could do.
