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

Take A Breath

Being creative induces a state of mindfulness that therapists agree can help express emotions, reduce stress and anxiety and offer a space for relaxation. Take A Breath is a totally inclusive art class that aims to support and inspire adults who enjoy being creative or just want to try something new in a relaxed and non-threatening environment. "I come for some time to think about nothing else." says Sharon. "Lisa opens the art doors for us to peep inside and she inspires us." says Heather. "It is a relaxing, happy place with wonderful people. Lisa is an amazing teacher and I have learnt so much. Thank you Lisa for bringing us together." says Samantha. Group visits to galleries and social events also take place throughout the year. Every Thursday 7.00pm
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Creative Stars

Creative Stars is an art class for children aged 4 - 11 years where parents are invited to stay and get creative alongside their children. Classes are held in my art studio where I pride myself in creating a supportive, friendly and stimulating environment where everybody's ideas are valued and listened to. With my support, children are encouraged to explore their own ideas and develop success and confidence at their own pace. The classes aim 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 and critical analysis of artwork. Children are exposed to a range
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Art Gallery

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What my customers say

I love the different activities you give us. Thank you for being the best teacher ever!

Alex

We love you and we love your class. It’s been such a constant and joy for the girls over the years and your enthusiasm and

Maria

Thank you being such a lovely art teacher! Your lessons are extremely fun and enjoyable and I am upset that I must leave.

Kamran

You have made such a calm and special atmosphere for children to explore art. I really appreciate the hub you’ve made away from the bustle

Dominique

Having inclusive teachers like you make such a difference. Thank you so so much for giving H this opportunity.

Lena

He enjoys your lessons SO much, thank you for guiding him

Stefani

We love your classes and you are the best teacher!

Louise

You give so much back to the children, exhibitions, holiday sessions and trips.

Sarah

You are the beautiful moon from whose light we stars get light. When you shine, we shine.  You provide the opportunity for our creativity to

Urooj

OH my goodness me! You’re awesome, you’ve got so much talent and dedication!

Pamela

Some Useful Tips

January 3, 2025

Trust the Process

Been trying out some new pearlescent paints and 1 hour of mindful art later i’ld come up with this. My

March 25, 2024

A Monster called War

As part of the latest theme in the Creative Stars classes, the children were asked to draw a monster in

February 13, 2024

My Life As A Tree

Using the idea of growth rings in a tree, this is a visual representation of my life starting with my

January 4, 2024

Toddler Art?

????A wee rant! I remember when my daughter was a toddler, we went to a playgroup held at a school.

November 5, 2023

Art Supporting Dementia

This piece evokes so many things in me. Although yellow is my favourite colour , I find it quite jarring

August 20, 2023

Vermeer, the Story Teller.

Today I finished my next mini cross stitch masterpiece, Girl with a Pearl Earring, painted by Johannes Vermeer in 1665.

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