Arty Fact

Arty Quote

Picasso could draw before he could walk and his first word was the Spanish word for pencil.

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 11, 2019

We Will Remember Them

There is nothing like art to evoke thought and emotion in others and there have been some amazing art installations

November 1, 2019

Why should you visit an art gallery?

We can look at art in books or online but nothing beats seeing them for real in a gallery. Visiting

October 31, 2019

Party Like an Egyptian!

Art and History are my 2 favourite interests so when asked to prepare a party on the theme of Egypt

September 22, 2019

Antony Gormley Exhibition

The new Antony Gormley exhibition opened yesterday at the Royal Academy. I love his work, and a great starter artist

September 2, 2019

Art + Mindfulness = 😀

Have just returned from doing the Monday Mindful Arts Cafe at the Dugdale Centre and it was so lovely to

September 1, 2019

New Beginnings

The 1st September, new beginnings and thinking of the academic year ahead. That yearly feeling us teachers have! I was

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