Arty Fact!

Arty Quote!

Art stimulates both sides of the brain, develops focus and increases attention.

You can’t use up Creativity.

The more you use, the more you have.

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Maya Angelou

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Art Stop has been set up to provide fun and educational visual art experiences for people of all ages. It is run by Lisa Howes, an arts specialist teacher with 20 years experience teaching in Enfield schools.
All classes take place in well equipped and stimulating art studio.
I am passionate about the benefits of art in education and their use in therapy based approaches to well-being.
I believe in the importance of building positive relationships with both children and adults to allow them to relax and flourish.

Art Stop

Classes

Mindful Makers

Our lives are busy and stressful with little time to reflect and just 'be'. The act of being creative induces a mindfulness that therapists agree can help express hidden emotions, reduce stress and anxiety and offer a space for relaxation. These classes aim to support and inspire adults who love being creative or just want to try something new, learn new skills or make new friends in a relaxed and non threatening environment. Past experience is not necessary. Every Thursday 7.00pm - 8.30pm £14.00 Book here
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Creative Stars

Creative Stars is an art class for children aged 4 - 11 years. Parents are allowed to stay and get creative alongside their children. CS aims to introduce children to the world of art by teaching about artists, art movements and art from different world cultures. All 6 strands of art are taught, these being drawing, painting, collage, printing, 3D work and textiles along with the visual elements of art. Classes also support the National Curriculum standards for art. Games and puzzles are also used to vary the children's approach to learning. There is also a sticker system in place where the children get the chance to win prizes. Children are encouraged to work as artists and are provided with a sketchbook. As the age range is wide, activities are
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Splatz! class

Splatz! promotes sensory and messy play experiences for busy minds and little hands plus crafty makes to take home. Come and enjoy an array of wet and dry sensory materials which engage little ones by sparking their interest and imagination and supports their understanding of the world. Activities support thinking and concentration, social skills, speech and communication and fine motor skills. A change of clothes is recommended. Every Wednesday in term time 10.00am - 11.15am £7.00 Book here
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Art Gallery

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What my customers say

Thank you so much for your inspiration Lisa… Art Stop is so much fun for adults and children. I am really enjoying the Mindful Maker

Highly recommend Lisa’s classes. My girls really enjoy them and Lisa has so many great ideas.

Art Stop Parties 5 A massive thank you to Lisa. The party was, according to 7 year old Charlotte: “the BEST party I’ve ever had”! And from

5 Lisa is such an amazing artist. Our PTA hosted an Art Night for Reception – Year 1 students and invited Lisa to be part of

Hitchens 5 I went to a class at the Dugdale this evening run by Lisa and really enjoyed it. She showed us step by step how to

Mindful Makers 5 I have been going to the Mindful Makers class for adults since January. I am really enjoying it, lots of variety in art techniques

I just wanted to thank you for putting on the Mindful Art sessions held at the Dugdale every other Monday.  I have started to bring

Some Useful Tips

November 25, 2020

If you could meet any artist who would it be?

Yesterday, my daughter asked me this question and it completely took me by surprise. I had to think long and

October 15, 2020

Art has Power!

A friend of mine sent this to me yesterday……. “My wife doesn’t do anything; she is just at home,” a

September 27, 2020

Is Art Still Being Taught In Schools?

Being nosy, I often ask the kids who come to my classes if they are having art lessons at school

September 4, 2020

An Artist is an Explorer!

I love this image. I’ve been creating my whole life but still feel I’ve so much more to learn and

July 4, 2020

Art Stop Art Challenge No.12! – Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

To teach observational drawing you need to teach how to look. We may think that we look but do we

June 27, 2020

Art Stop Saturday Story! – Katie and the Bathers by James Mayhew

Georges Seurat was a french artist who worked in the Pointillist style.  This involved painting with thousands of dots of

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