Junior Art Sessions (for 8-12 Years)

Saturday's 10-11.30am

Term-time only. £40 for block.

Calling all young Artists! Come and explore a variety of techniques whilst improving your skills with watercolour, acrylic, pastels and more to create works of art to remember! A fun 1½ hour session each week aimed at young artists to show creativity through art. Sessions run in 4-week blocks. Each session will guide you through the basics on selected mediums, and techniques in a relaxed environment, with no pressure to produce a masterpiece!

An Introduction to...

Acrylics/Watercolours/Pastels/Mixed Media

We run all 4 workshops every year for mixed groups of adults and children over 8. Every year has a different theme and there is always something new to learn! Suitable for beginners or the more experienced. These 2.5 hour workshops will guide you through different techniques before you start on your own selected piece of artwork to complete and take home at the end of the session. £20 per per person or £35 for 2.

Watercolours - Saturday 6th Feb 2021, 2.30-5pm

Pastels - Saturday 17th April 2021, 2.30-5pm

Mixed Media - Saturday 3rd July 2021, 2.30-5pm

Acrylics - Saturday 21st November 2020, and 20th Nov 2021,  2.30-5pm

 

Mixed Media Art Journaling Sessions, 13+ Yrs (12-2pm)

Saturdays during term-time only.

With various pressures on teenagers, this is a great creative release! Each 6-week block brings new ideas and techniques, whilst allowing each child to explore their own ideas and creativity. A relaxed and calm environment away from stress and worries everyday teenage life can bring! Great for gaining confidence and new techniques whilst having fun and sharing ideas. 

£90 per 6 sessions.

Adults Mixed Media Art Journaling - Wednesday Evenings 7.15-9pm. £12 per session

These relaxed, fun sessions are to allow some YOU time. To leave busy lives behind for a couple of hours and get stuck in to time out! It is a time for you to create your own art pages. We are happy to share techniques and give themes or ideas when needed.  Whether you are new to Journaling or been doing it for years, come along and journal together in a friendly relaxed environment. The time is yours to create whatever you choose.

A selection of materials from our stocked studio will be provided each week, but we are hoping some weeks you will bring some to incorporate in your creations! If you don’t have your own art book, take advantage of our trade discount and purchase one from us on your first visit.

A relaxing mid-week break for you to create. If you are even the tiniest bit intrigued, please contact me for our next sessions. I would love to hear from you! 

Book a block of 4 sessions for £40!

Jolene Payne Art Journal Workshop

We are delighted that the inspirational Jolene Payne is coming back to Somerset in 2021 for a 2-day workshop! 

£100 per person, dates TBC.

Adults - An Introduction to Art Journaling Workshop

£20 per person or £35 for two.

We will show you step-by-step how to create your own little journal and some beautiful pages to go inside, using a variety of techniques and materials. This is all about the process and enjoyment of creating. No pressure to produce a masterpiece and no experience needed! Suitable for teenagers and adults. 

Scholarship/Portfolio Prep Tuition

Whether you want to build a portfolio for scholarship entry for Year 7 (11+),Year 9 (13+) or Sixth form (16+) for college, university or simply to organise your art in a presentable manner, we guide you through the steps in these 1:1 sessions to ensure you have a portfolio to be proud of. 1:1 sessions  £30 per hour.

Although we currently have a 100% success rate of pupils achieving a Scholarship, we cannot guarantee it as interview/assessments are also part of the process. However, we will ensure you fulfil all the criteria requested so you can be confident in your next stage of the process.

 

Bespoke Art and Craft Sessions

New to 2020 we are now offering Family Groups (or small mixed-group sessions of up to 5 people) to come and be creative.

Simply choose whether you would like to do an Art piece or a Craft project, the date you would like and we will do the rest.

Half day sessions £85 

Full day sessions £180

Contact me to book yours now!

 

 

To book any of these events, please email me or click the link below:

http://www.bodleystudio.eventbrite.co.uk

Make a Journal Workshop

Create your own beautiful little journal from scratch to take away and fill with artwork, poems, photos, recipes, memories - whatever you like!

We run 4 different journal-making courses: Vintage, Abstract, Junk and Gelli-print.

Each course uses different techniques and materials to create your themed journal. From choosing colours for your cover to deciding how to decorate every page, we will guide you through using ephemera, making collage papers, designing washi tape, learning mark-making and lots more to create a journal that is unique to you. 

Suitable for Teens or adults. 

New dates coming soon! As spaces are very limited, please let us know if you are interested as we can give you first refusal when dates become available.

Buy a Gift Experience!

Vouchers available from £10

Buy an Art experience for your friends or family, a work colleague or yourself! Our courses and workshops are suitable for all abilities - there is ALWAYS something new to learn!

Whatever your budget, we have the creative gift for you!

 

Gift vouchers valid for 12 months from date of purchase. 

Next Events, at a glance...

Junior Art Sessions (7-12 years) Saturday mornings during term time, running in blocks of 4 sessions, £40 per person.

 

Teenage Mixed Media (12+ years) Saturday's 12-2pm during term time, running in blocks of 6 weeks, £90 per person.

 

Introduction to Acrylics - Saturday 21st November, 2.30-4.30pm £15 per person.

 

Adults Art Journaling, Wednesday evenings 7.15-9pm. A relaxed session for you to develop your own creative ideas. Basic materials provided, but please feel free to bring your own, along with your art book (or you can purchase one from us on the night). Each session has a different word/theme to think about and create a page - or simply create from your own ideas. All you need is inspiration and an open mind. Contact me for dates £12 per session, £40 for block of 4.

 

Make your own Journal. You will create an entire journal from start to finish, along with learning different ways to bind and embellish it. Plus loads of ideas to start decorating your pages, leaving you free to then fill it as you wish. 

Choose from abstract, vintage, gelli-print or junk journal. Contact me for the next workshop. 

 

Testimonials

My art teacher told me I was no good at art. I hadn't painted, drawn or even sketched in over 40 years. I was doubtful about coming to the "Introduction to Acrylics" workshop but you made me feel at ease the moment I walked in. Your laid back yet helpful approach and endless patience with me resulted in such a rewarding experience. I am thrilled with my painting, I wish I lived nearer as would come regularly. You have made me start painting again. Sam, I can't thank you enough. Val, Wincanton. 

Great space, delicious cake, amazing teacher, fabulous choice. You give the people who visit you the freedom to create. Worth every penny.  Steph, Taunton.

How to describe our bespoke family art session? Fun, Fulfilling, Fabulous! You certainly had your work cut out with us! My granddaughter has asked to come back for her 6th birthday and I would like to come back for my 73rd!  You matched the project perfectly to our varied capabilities and were so encouraging and humorous throughout. We laughed, we painted, we let go! Peter, Taunton. 

Absolutely loved my sessions with you. You have an amazing space up there, the views are beautiful and your ideas just seem endless. I thoroughly enjoyed the mixed media. It was completely different to anything I had tried before, but really enjoyed the way you ran the course. Each week had something different and new to learn and you never made us feel we weren't anything other than true artists. I will be back for the next one! Rosemary T, Wellington.

I can't believe I have lived in Wellington for 9 years and not heard of you. You will be seeing a lot more of us! So glad I found you. My 2 girls love your art sessions and have improved so much in ability and in their confidence since coming to you. I really enjoyed your Watercolours session and will be back for the Pastels! Juliet B, Wellington

Thank you for the scholarship tuition you gave. My partner and I were blown away by the quality and variety of artwork our two children came back with. Both so different and totally matched their personalities. You are a true inspiration. They were both awarded scholarships and their portfolio's were highly commented on - thank you. (years 7 and 9 scholarships!) Max and Ella, Taunton.

Thank you for your 1:1 scholarship tuition. Our son is over the moon with his portfolio. We would never have gained the scholarship if it wasn't for your guidance, patience and endless encouragement. Thank you!

Due to unfortunate circumstances, my daughter couldn't take Art GCSE. However as a past-pupil of Sam's (Junior Art Sessions and then Teenage Mixed Media) we booked some 1:1 sessions over several months. Sam worked with her to complete all the exam board requirements. These sessions were not only fun, but really helped my daughter in so many ways -  and she gained a 7 (A) in her GCSE exam. A-mazing, thank you Sam! I will HIGHLY recommend you to anyone!

So glad I have found your adult sessions which are a total release for me. I always think I will do art, but rarely give myself time. Your evening sessions are perfect. Relaxed and inspirational, you are a gem Sam xx Sue, Taunton

Before we came to your studio, my daughter only drew/painted in black and white. She had low self-esteem and no self confidence. Your art journaling sessions have transformed her. We now have colour! She is happier, more confident and managing her anxiety so much better. The way you taught her to express her feelings through art is miraculous. Your kindness and empathy are humbling. I can't thank you enough. Julie, Hemyock.