Arts Award Programme
Work towards a recognised national qualification, validated by Trinity College London.
About the Arts Awards
We are now delighted to be able to offer Level 1 & Level 2 Arts Awards, creative after-school and weekend classes for young people who want to develop their artistic skills, build confidence, and create a strong portfolio.
Students will work in a supportive studio environment where they can:
• Explore art, photography, and mixed media
• Build a high-quality portfolio
• Develop creative and technical skills
• Work towards a recognised qualification
• Receive individual guidance and feedback
• Display their final work
The Qualifications
Discover Award (Ages 5+)
This is the start of the Arts Award adventure and the launchpad to the explore, bronze and silver awards. It takes children and young people on an artistic journey as they explore the arts all around them, investigate different art forms, research an artist, and then share their discoveries with others. The Discover award boosts children's creativity, curiosity, confidence and communication skills.
Estimated hours to complete = 20
Explorer Award
(Ages 6+)
Entry Level Award in the Arts
The Explore Arts Award is a fun and inspiring creative journey designed to build confidence, curiosity, and artistic skills. Through three exciting projects, children will experiment with a variety of art forms, materials, and techniques while discovering artists who inspire them.
Children will learn how to reflect on and celebrate their work, gain new creative skills, and grow in confidence as young artists.
The Explore Arts Award is also an opportunity for children to achieve a recognised qualification while enjoying the creative process.
Estimated hours for qualification = 35
Bronze Award
(Ages 11-13)
Level 1 Award in the Arts
A hands-on course exploring drawing, painting, mixed media, and introductory photography while completing the Bronze Arts Award.
During the first part of the course, students will explore different art forms and artists, with guest creatives visiting the studio throughout the programme to demonstrate techniques and share their work.
Students will then develop their own final project, which could include drawing, digital art, stop-motion animation, photography, mixed media, or another creative discipline of their choice.
Estimated hours for qualification = 60
Silver Award
(Ages 13-16)
Level 2 Award in the Arts
(Successful completion of Bronze is not required to join.)
A more advanced course focused on photography, experimental photographic practice - using chemicals, portfolio development, creative exploration, and planning a personal exhibition.
The Silver Arts Award helps students build a high-quality creative portfolio, which can be used to support applications for further education and creative college courses. This award gives young people the chance to take on an artistic challenge and a leadership role too.
Estimated hours for qualification = 95
The Classes
Evening/Weekend Options
Explorer Award
Thursdays | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
or
Saturdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
£45 per month
Bronze Award
Wednesdays | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
£55 per month
Silver Award
Sundays | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
(Weekday evening sessions may also be available.)
£65 per month
June and September intake available.
Completion time varies per student.
Home Ed Weekday Classes
Discover Award
Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:30am
£35 per month
Explorer Award
Tuesdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
or
Thursdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
£45 per month
Bronze Award
Mondays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
or
Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
£55 per month
Silver Award
Mondays | 10:00am – 12:00pm
or
Wednesdays | 10:00am – 12:00pm
£65 per month
Can start June, July or September
Completion time varies per student.
